On Sunday, July 26, 2015, The Tennessean ran a story about an accident on a swing ride in Bowling Green Kentucky. The details were limited, but we know that 12 people were treated for injuries, and the chances are good that some of those 12 were children. The ride, called “the Jitterbug,” tipped over on [...]
To help you make sure your child is as a safe as possible, we’ve compiled an easy-to-read list of Tennessee’s safety laws as they apply to children. Child safety restraint laws Hundreds of children die or are seriously injured every year in car accidents. In Tennessee, the laws regarding child safety in cars are: A [...]
The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that focuses on the environment and public health. They recently published the Cleaners Hall of Shame list, which includes products containing carcinogens, asthma instigators, and poisons. “Just 7 percent of cleaning products adequately disclosed their contents. To uncover what’s in common household cleaners, EWG’s staff scientists spent [...]
The beginning of a new school year is always exciting – even if you don’t particularly want to go back! But a school and its grounds can be potentially dangerous places, and injuries can happen. We want your kids to be safe and sound this year, so we’ve compiled a list of helpful tips for [...]
