Having my vehicle all ready for icky weather makes me feel a little better about it when I start seeing the temps in the forecast drop and start receiving those winter weather advisories on my phone.

Here are some tips and guidelines on ways to childproof your home and to help provide a safe environment for your child to explore, while also helping parents (and grandparents) keep peace of mind. 

He goes up on the vault, something he has done many times before, and lands. But something is wrong. In his first event of the first competition, in his last season, your son gets injured. What now?

The consequences of identity theft are difficult to deal with as an adult, but when your child’s identity is stolen, the repercussions may not be found out for years or decades…

Many drownings happen during non-swim or unexpected times; that’s why proper fencing or pool covers, and very close supervision are needed any time children are near water.

A consistent fitness routine is a key component of an overall healthy lifestyle. But workout-related injuries can stop people from sticking with it, especially for women who have a higher risk for common injuries like ankle sprains and stress fractures.  Should we follow the mindset of no pain, no gain?

Parents, athletes, and coaches are anxious to return to the fields and courts, but that return brings common sports injuries back as well.

Safety isn’t something that a parent wants to think about, but the world can be a scary place, and it’s something that parents need to consider, unfortunately. No one wants to think about going out for a family outing and losing track of a child, or even worse, returning home without their child.

I was quickly overwhelmed, but knew I needed something… and I needed it fast! So, what do I do?  I go to one of my trusty virtual moms’ groups and write a post looking for gate recommendations, and any other baby-proofing items they love.

I realize I am in the thick of it, and most people would understand if I did not shower, cook, walk, eat, or do anything besides care for these tiny humans.