Know the Warning Signs of Dehydration in Infants and Older Children
Look Out for These Symptoms! Dehydration can happen to just about anyone. Infants and older children are at greater risk of experiencing this condition, which occurs when the body loses too much water and other fluids that it needs to work normally. Worse, at such a young age, they’re unable to tell their parents how …
How to Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars
7 Ways to Avoid Child Heat Stroke Inside a Vehicle Since 1998, more than 900 children in the United States have died of heat stroke after being left inside a hot car, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report. Many of these tragic cases involved parents or caregivers who absentmindedly or deliberately left …
How to Build an Essential Summer First Aid Kit
Prepare for the Unexpected! Summer is just around the corner. While it’s an exciting time for enjoying the sunshine, waterslides, weekend BBQs, and more, it’s also unfortunately the time for dealing with scraped knees, sore tummies, bee stings, and many other unpleasant things. As a parent, you need to be prepared for any mishaps that …
Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunscreen
Protect Your Children from the Sun’s Harmful Rays! Did you know that excessive and repeated sun exposure that results in sunburn may increase your child’s chances of developing skin cancer? With summer just around the corner, you’ll want to think about keeping your kids safe from the sun’s harmful rays. Fortunately, you can protect your …
Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburns
Stay Safe in the Sun! The warm summer days are coming, which means family road trips and beach trips. Unfortunately, this also means we’d be more prone to getting our skin burned by the sun if we’re not careful. Prolonged exposure to the sun does not only cause sunburn, but it can also lead to …
Pool Safety: How to Keep Your Kids Safe in and Around Pools
6 Ways to Ensure Pool Safety When temperatures start to rise in summer, there’s nothing more refreshing than taking a dip in the swimming pool. However, while pools offer relief from the scorching heat, you always need to keep safety on top of your mind, especially if you’re bringing your kids along. Drowning can happen …
How To Diagnose A Bad A/C Condenser
5 Warning Signs that Your Condenser Is Malfunctioning With summer not too far away, you need to ensure that the condenser in your car’s A/C unit is in tip-top shape so it can keep you cool when temperatures start climbing. A faulty A/C condenser would typically show off warning signs before it completely breaks down. …
Extreme Heat: How to Keep Your Children Safe When Temperatures Soar
Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe When Temperatures Are High With the sweltering heat of summer about to descend upon us, it’s easy to forget how dangerous high temperatures can be for our young children. Although playing outside in the sun is an excellent way for kids to stay active and healthy, parents should also …
How to Choose the Right Coolant for Your Car
3 Easy-to-Remember Tips to Pick the Right One You may already have a checklist for your regular car maintenance, but, just like many other car owners, one thing you probably neglect doing is changing the coolant. It’s a fairly simple task that should be included in your regular car maintenance. Don’t fall for the misconception …
How to Check Your Tire’s Age
Is It Time to Replace Your Tires? Tires are often taken for granted by most car owners. For as long as they don’t go flat, they are typically left to do their job as part of the vehicle. However, if you are a car owner who prioritizes your safety on the road, you should be …