The Joy and Wisdom of Grandparenting
Taking the grandkids outside helps them connect with nature. Let them breathe fresh air. Sunshine lifts their mood. Playing outside is freeing for them. Plus, kids remember outdoor days. They talk about them for years! But outdoor play has surprises. A scraped knee. A tumble from a bike. A fall on the pavement. One minute … Read more
Spending time with your grandkids is one of life’s greatest joys—picking them up from school, heading out on a weekend adventure, or running errands together. But before you buckle them in, it’s important to ensure your car is as safe and comfortable as possible. A good booster seat is key. It helps position the seat … Read more
This Granddad Really Cares About Child Safety! Interview with Congressman Tony Cárdenas Recently, Kids In Danger, (KID) had the pleasure of interviewing Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29) about children’s product safety issues and Congress’s role in keeping children safe. Rep. Cárdenas, a grandfather, recently introduced The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 (H.R.3172). This bill … Read more
3 Easy Ways to Help Your Grandchild Stay Safe from Lauren’s Kids There is nothing like the carefree joy of childhood, and the warmth of a grandparent’s hug. Yet parents and grandparents can’t always be around to make sure a child stays safe. That’s why it’s important to arm children with tools they need for … Read more
Program fails to protect all consumers and children; falls far short of the proposed federal standard WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, safety advocates at Consumer Federation of America, Consumers Union, Kids in Danger, Parents for Window Blind Safety, and Independent Safety Consulting reminded the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA): kids and cords don’t mix. Our organizations continue to … Read more
By Laura Nikolovska – KidsInDanger – Specialist in Child Safety Safety is one of the most important concerns for families, as we all know that life is unfortunately full of hidden hazards. Too often it takes a tragic death or injury to raise awareness about dangerous products or the preventative steps that should be taken for safer … Read more
By Laura Nikolovska – www.KidsInDanger.Org Some things are obviously hazardous to our grandchildren, but others aren’t so clear. Listed below are 3 potential but hidden hazards to children as well as solutions for how to keep your grandkids safe from these hazards. Hidden hazard: Magnets Doctors are seeing a rise in high powered, rare earth … Read more
5 kid-safe, fido-friendly tips for introducing grandkids to grand pets By Dr. Robin Ganzert The grandkids are coming! You’ve baked the cookies, child-proofed the house, brought out the toys, and gotten the good night’s sleep you need to keep up with your most welcome visitors. But there is another important loved one to fit into … Read more
Sports drinks are very popular today, especially with your grandchildren. One of the reasons is they taste good. Under certain circumstances they can be a beneficial choice but they can also be hard on your wallet. Sports drinks are primarily a combination of water, some carbohydrate (sugar) – for energy and a tiny bit of … Read more
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and April is Autism Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s and autism have some similarities: they are both cognitive disabilities with a tendency to wander and the inability to find their way back home. According to the National Alzheimer’s Association, of the 5.3 million people with dementia 70% will wander throughout the course of their disability. A survey by the National … Read more
On Halloween night, little goblins, ghouls, pumpkins, and ghosts take to the streets in their adorable costumes, and it’s our job as parents to keep them safe, and help them have a good time! “Halloween is one the greatest nights of the year for kids–to keep it great, we must keep it safe,” says officer … Read more
Fisher Price is voluntarily recalling the Little People® Builders Load ‘n Go Wagon, in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. They are modifying the wagon’s handle because children may be injured if they fall on it. The affected wagon has a yellow handle and a Little People Builders decal … Read more
Sharla Feldscher is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first grandchild. “My daughter and her husband were childhood sweethearts and have been together for 17 years,” says Feldscher, “I’ve been waiting a long time for this couple to be ready to be parents!” Whether like Sharla you’ve been impatiently waiting a long time, or were … Read more
