Child Safety TipsWritten by Monique Dyer
6 Ways to Prevent Child Abduction1. Never leave your child alone in a public place, car, or stroller. 2. Point out a safe house or houses in your neighborhood, where children can go if they are in trouble. 3. Check older friends of your child and all potential babysitters. 4. Do not use clothing and toys with your child's name on it. A child will less likely to fear someone who knows his/her name.
| | OUTDOOR FUN -SAFELY Written by Arleen M. Kaptur
There are so many ways to decorate your outdoor living area. Some people have swimming pools, others have hot-tubs. There are gazebos, birdbaths, rock gardens, ponds, flower gardens, etc. Everything in your outdoor living area should be weather-resistant and simple to maintain. If wind, rain, or outdoor elements can damage or pit a decorative touch, find something similar to replace it. Also, make sure that all decorative touches are safe. Picnic tables or benches should be sanded so that tiny slivers don’t harm or hurt. Webbing on chairs or loungers should be repaired and replaced. Cords should not be raveled and everything should be in easy sight. You would not appreciate tripping over an ornament hidden under brush or tucked around a corner to grab toe or heel. Just a few simple precautions and you have a fun, safe outdoor getaway. Using oilcloth or heavy plastic sheeting on picnic tables that is easy to clean, and tacked down will keep everything you serve safe and sound. Plastic pitchers, cups, and plates are preferable to glass ones, as those tiny slivers from broken glass are almost impossible to find in grass or sand. A first-aid kit that is readily available and handy is of prime importance. From scratches, scrapes, bug bites, or burns, having a remedy close at hand eases pain and soothes fear. Cords stretched across grassy areas are a hazard for anyone running through or walking through as they admire your flowers and garden. Sunscreen and insect repellant are also a must. They should be available to family and friends who visit. Food should be kept cold if they are cold items and hot if they are intended to be hot. Try not to keep food out longer than one hour or provide ice bowls to place food in or sterno or hot trays for hot food. Keep foods covered with plastic lids or foil. Also use serving utensils to prevent everyone from having to use their own eating utensils. Cans of beverages, or juice boxes are much preferred over glass bottles or glass cups. Additional ice for beverages or just to refresh and revive are a very thoughtful accent. Grills or barbecues should be away from anything flammable or that flutters in wind. Long sleeves for “griller” should be avoided as well as clothing that could catch on fire. An extinguisher nearby is a must, as well as a pail of water for immediate use, but not on a grease fire. Refuse containers should be provided well away from main activity so those darn unwanted insect guests are kept away. Using plastic garbage bags, collection used plates and cups immediately, and securing bags with ties will prevent a lot of bits and bumps.
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