It’s Super Bowl Week! Lots of American buy TVs to watch the big game. Sometimes the old television ends up in a bedroom. There is one...

Did you know that in 2020, the biggest cause of death for children and teens (ages 1-18) was firearm accidents? It caused 3,219 young...

Dear Parent, Thank you for taking care of me and thank you for trying to protect me but I must ask you a favor... please avoid having a...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Prevention, Politics, and Policy Andy Rapoport is a student in the Masters of Public Health (MPH) program at...

Want to make your home safer for your family in the New Year? Here are a few simple steps. They don't take a lot of time to do and...

I love a practical gift and always fill my family's stocking with extremely practical things like dental floss, socks, etc. As I've been...

We're still in COVID times and families are home together more than ever. Recently, poison centers are reporting increased calls about...

School-at-Home Safety during COVID-19 Around the country, decisions are being made about the upcoming academic year in light of the...

This article in the Chicago Tribune outlines the dilemma perfectly. It’s a hot summer and we want a way to cool off but beaches and...

Since the stay at home order was issued in Illinois, I've been working remotely. Luckily, my home office is right next to the window. As...

Many of us are spending a lot more time at home with our families due to social distancing measures and stay at home orders. Those of us...

It's National Poison Prevention Week. Here's a story from my family. It was the evening of the 4th of July several years ago and I was at...

FAQ about Infant Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumper Pads On December 16, 2019, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 passed the U.S. House...

Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases a report based on the most recent statistics regarding injuries...

I was at the doctor’s office the other day and happened up on the December issue of O Magazine. Of course, the first section I turned to...