It is unfortunate that we live in a world that requires us to protect ourselves in every circumstance.  By applying these family safety tips to your everyday life, you will be able to stay safe and live a comfortable life.

You’ve been planning that special vacation for months.  You have made the reservations, set your itinerary, and your plane tickets are ready.  But before you leave for the airport, take a few simple steps to protect your home from unwanted intruders while you away.

To ensure your home is lit for security, make two plans for each room - one plan for when you're at home and another for when you're away. 

These days, as storms rage and other threats loom on our national and personal security, safety is at the forefront of our minds.  Creating an emergency supply kit for your home is not only vital for your survival, but for the comfort and peace of mind of knowing you are prepared.

Your residence may be built “to code,” but that does not mean it can withstand winds from extreme weather such as tornadoes and major hurricanes. The purpose of a safe room is to provide a level of security and protection. You can build a safe room in one of several places in your home.

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 14 and leading cause of accidental injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4 according Safe Kids Worldwide.

As warmer months move in to push out the chill of winter, we begin to eye our beautiful backyard pools again.  But pool safety should be considered year-round, because if you have a pool in your backyard, it is a 24-7 responsibility.

Before we look at what steps childcare providers can actually take to reduce exposure to risk we should first perhaps look at what risk actually is. Risk can be defined as a hazard, a source of danger, the possibility of incurring a loss or misfortune or put another way an accident waiting to happen.

“Don’t talk to strangers!”  It’s a common phrase parents use to educate their kids, but it doesn’t always work in the right way.

College is supposed to be one of the best times in a person’s life.  With so much to learn and experience, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement.  But what about safety?  Though they might seem self-contained and cozy, college campuses aren’t isolated from crime.