Safety

I’m easily reminded that the school year is in full swing when I see all the children in our neighborhood racing to catch the bus or walk to school each morning. With my own son only a few years away from his first day of kindergarten, I’m beginning to pay close attention to ways parents can help keep their children safe when they walk to school each day.

That’s one of the reasons I’m proud that FedEx continues to team up with Safe Kids USA to support the Safe Kids Walk This Way program to educate children, parents and drivers about pedestrian safety – especially in and around school zones. ...read more

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I am a worrier by nature. I think it runs in my family, inherited by me from my mother. From the time we are young and in school, we learn how to prepare for emergencies. We practice fire drills, tornado drills in the Midwest, earthquake drills on the West Coast, and countless others. When we get older and start to work, employers have similar procedures in place expanded to include events such as robbery, power outage and chemical spills. In businesses where we shop and eat you can be assured that many have actions mapped out for extreme situations like natural disasters, medical situations, and missing children.

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Did you know September is National Baby Safety Month? This annual educational campaign is sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) to help increase awareness for consumers about the safe use and selection of toys and other products for babies and kids. I remember when my son was first born that “childproofing” our home to ensure it was safe for a newborn baby was a massive undertaking. In the spirit of National Baby Safety Month – and to help spread awareness – I wanted to share some tips and ideas that can be helpful for a (growing) family! ...read more

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Being a mom means being a worrier sometimes. Worst case scenarios are always rushing through my mind. I’ve heard about the campaign to add an emergency contact to your cell phone directory under the label “ICE,” which stands for “In Case of Emergency.”  So, if you are ever in an accident (heaven forbid), the emergency personnel will be able to easily locate someone on your behalf.

I did this, but then I took it one step further. What if the cell phone isn’t with me or is damaged? What about my child, who doesn’t carry a cell phone? What if the emergency personnel don’t know how to work my phone? (Even I can’t figure it out half the time!) ...read more

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