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A New Kind of Back-to-School

August 7, 2020 Leave a Comment

Babyganics Hand Sanitizer

SAFETY Babyganics Hand Sanitizer Hand sanitizer is a hot topic these days, but not all of them are suitable for children. Babyganics offers an alcohol-free hand sanitizer made specifically for little ones. It is offered in a mandarin scent and also comes fragrance-free for sensitive children. Besides this hand sanitizer’s ability to kill 99.9 percent […]

Filed Under: Safety, What's Hot

Impact: What Transitioning to the “New” Normal Means in Education

August 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Stratford School Unveils its Plan for Fall 2020 Stratford School is excited to welcome students back for the upcoming school year with safety in mind and plans for a flexible learning environment. We have established priorities aligned with our school’s mission and goals for students, created a return-to-school plan, and have built out support systems […]

Filed Under: Coronavirus, Education, Safety

Keep Kids Water Safe

June 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

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Project Wipeout Program Coordinator William Koon offers families tips for staying safe in the pool and ocean. Saying hello to summer means sun, sand, warm weather and time in the water. Fun in the sun—and water—also means some potential dangers for kids heading into summer vacation ready to let loose. It’s these kinds of dangers […]

Filed Under: Family Wellness, Safety

Kristen Nguyen’s Human Trafficking Awareness

February 13, 2019 1 Comment

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Kristen Nguyen wants the community to know human trafficking happens even in Orange County. Kristen Nguyen was a sophomore at San Juan Hills High School when she met her first human trafficking victim. During a 30-minute talk by Sharon Harrison, founder of Rescue One Foundation, Harrison revealed herself to be a former victim. Though Nguyen, […]

Filed Under: Local Heroes, Safety

Preparing for Swim Classes

August 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Q: [Toddler] How can I help my 18-month-old daughter get used to being in water before she starts attending swim classes? A: Introducing a baby or toddler to the water can be both exciting and intimidating for any parent. Some children are fearful, while others are fearless. Here are five ways to assure your child’s […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Babies, Safety

Facts About Underaged Drinking

October 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

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With growing influence on young people to drink, whether by their peers or from its glorification on social media, parents should be well equipped with the knowledge and understanding of how to empower not only themselves but their children to make well informed decisions. Annually, over 4,300 deaths are caused largely from alcohol-impaired driving in […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Family, Family Wellness, Safety

Diving Into Lessons

May 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Q: “My preschooler is afraid of the water, it has been a real struggle to teach him to swim. Now that we have a newborn, we want to make sure we don’t have the same challenge with her. There are a half dozen private pool hazards in our neighborhood alone and I would love to […]

Filed Under: Ask the Experts, Safety

A Parent’s Guide to Augmented Reality

September 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

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Pokemon GO makes tiny monsters appear everywhere from museums and malls to backyards and kitchens. Entire families have cheerfully headed out into their neighborhoods and beyond to collect as many monsters as they can. Keep your family safe with common sense rules for this and the many AR games likely to follow. Permissions Children under […]

Filed Under: Family Wellness, Safety

Adrianne Grant: Staying Calm in Distress

August 1, 2014 1 Comment

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Things to know should your child be locked in a car. How do parents or caregivers forget their child in the car? And do they truly forget or do they not want the hassle of taking their child out while they run a “quick” errand or two? Now, I get as parents and caregivers that […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Safety

Adrianne Grant: Chill Out on Fan Use

July 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

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The scary truth of exhaust fans. How many of you use your non-continuous exhaust fans? Non-continuous exhaust fans are those fans that are above your stove or in your bathroom or your laundry room. We use these fans every day. In fact, the management at my apartment complex even encourages us to keep them on […]

Filed Under: Blogs, Safety

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