Outdoor Safety

• Keeping Kids Safe From the Dangers of Hot Cars

  Parked cars can heat up quickly and be dangerous places for kids. Here’s how to protect them.

• Keeping Kids Safe in Cars

  Learn how to protect kids by properly using car seats and booster seats.

• Mosquito-Borne Diseases

  Mosquito-borne diseases are illnesses spread by the bite of an infected mosquito.

• Outdoor Water Safety

  Swimming in an open body of water (like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. Here are some tips based on the type of water.

• Playground Safety

  Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.

• Poison Ivy

  Most people get a reaction to poison ivy. Check out this article for tips on what to do and how to avoid poison ivy.

• Pool Safety

  Having a pool, pond, spa, or hot tub on your property is a huge responsibility when it comes to safety. Here’s how can you keep kids – yours and others – safe.

• Preventing Abductions

  It’s important to teach your kids to be cautious without filling them with fear or anxiety. Here are ways to lessen the chances that your child will be abducted.

• Preventing Dog Bites

  Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.

• Scorpion Stings

  If a scorpion stings someone, the area of the sting will hurt and may get swollen or red, depending on the type of scorpion.