Tag: child safety
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Baby Medicine Cabinet Essentials: What to Keep on Hand for Your Little One
Read more When it comes to caring for your baby, having a well-stocked medicine cabinet is essential. You don’t want to find yourself rushing out late at night for a fever reducer or other necessary supplies during a stressful situation. Instead, equip your home with the basics, including an infant thermometer, pain relievers, and first…
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Family Outraged After Seven-Year-Old Boy with Special Needs Handcuffed at School
Get Pregnant Fast A Dallas school district is facing significant backlash following the alarming incident involving a seven-year-old boy with special needs who was handcuffed at school. The event took place at Hillcrest Academy on May 9, when young Ethan Matthews, a student with ADHD and a mood disorder, reportedly began banging his head against…
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Understanding Labored Breathing in Toddlers: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Emergency Care
Read more As a parent, witnessing your little one struggle to breathe can be one of the most frightening experiences. Knowing how to respond in such situations is crucial. Here’s a friendly guide on recognizing labored breathing, understanding its potential causes, and determining when to head to the emergency room. What Does Labored Breathing Mean?…
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Girl Scouts PSA: Why You Shouldn’t Coerce Your Kids into Hugs
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, a familiar debate resurfaces: should we compel our children to offer hugs and kisses to relatives, even when they’re reluctant? Increasingly, parents are leaning towards the idea that it’s inappropriate to force physical affection if a child isn’t comfortable, countering the traditional belief that it’s simply a…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Baby-Proofing: Insights from a Seasoned Parent
Get Pregnant Fast As our little one began to explore the world, scooting and rolling closer to crawling, I found myself diving deep into the realm of baby-proofing. I turned to countless blogs, books, and Pinterest boards for every piece of advice I could gather. Outlet covers quickly became a staple throughout our home. Cabinet…
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Toddler Climbing: How to Stop Your Little One from Scaling Everything
Read more Getting pregnant, pregnancy, first year, toddler, family, baby names, registry, baby products, community groups – all these topics are part of the journey into parenthood. But one thing many parents grapple with is their toddler’s newfound love for climbing. If your little one seems to have transformed into a miniature mountain goat, you’re…
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Parents of ‘DaddyOFive’ Channel Sentenced for Child Neglect
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling case that has caught the attention of many, the parents behind the controversial YouTube channel ‘DaddyOFive’ have received their sentence for severe child neglect. Last spring, Michael and Sarah Thompson, the couple featured in the videos, lost custody of two of their children who were often subjected to the…
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New Research Indicates Children May Need to be Older Than Expected to Safely Cross Busy Streets
Get Pregnant Fast After years of holding my son’s hand and teaching him to look left, right, and then left again before stepping off the curb, the day he walked to his friend’s house alone across that bustling street was a mix of excitement and anxiety. Allowing him that independence was a tough decision. However,…
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How Can I Ensure My Son with ASD Remains Safe During an Active Shooter Incident?
Get Pregnant Fast March 2, 2023 Image credit: TatyanaGl / Getty Images Warning: This article includes strong language and discusses active shooter scenarios. As I packed my son Lucas’s backpack for school this morning, I found myself grappling with a moment of sheer panic. While untangling his dog tags from a strap, I was reminded…