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Kids and Golf Carts: A recipe for accident and injury?
Golf carts are commonplace in many Florida neighborhoods. Unfortunately, their low speeds and easy operation may lull you into thinking golf carts are safer than they actually are. Golf carts may be especially dangerous for children both as drivers and passengers. According to America Now, statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission show that...
Keeping Your Teen Safe at the School Dance
Unfortunately, too many teens don’t make it home from the prom, homecoming and other school dances. Teens are four times more likely to have car accidents than older drivers. Crash risk increases when they are with other teen passengers, and crash rates double at night, report the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But with...
10 Things You Should Do Before Hosting a Child’s Party
Hosting a great children’s party is about more than securing the piñata and decorating the perfect Spider-Man cake. A successful children’s party is one that is safe and free of potential hazards. Below are 10 things you should do before hosting a child’s party in your house, condo or apartment. These tips apply whether you...
Child Safety Tips: 4 Commonly Overlooked Car-Related Hazards
As parents, we perform due diligence when shopping for a car that will keep our kids safe when we’re on the road. We choose only car seats that meet (or exceed) safety standards. We follow the speed limit and drive defensively. But what about those often-overlooked auto-related hazards? Below is an outline of four potential...