Along with the wonder and excitement of the upcoming holidays, comes some increased stress and worry.
While all the hoopla and media coverage dies down about the Penn State, Syracuse, Citadel, and the Hollywood minor actors’ child sex abuse scandals, I worry that our attention sp
The following is a guest post by Elizabeth Bryan, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings.
Ever since the Penn State child abuse cover-up has been exposed, we have been getting calls and emails from many parents asking: “What do I tell my child to keep them safe?” “How can I keep my child safe?” “Tell me what to do!”
Child safety is always important, but it should especially be on the minds of all parents as we get close to October 31st.
Did you know that October 9 - 15 is National Fire Prevention Week?
Each year, nearly 500 people are killed in the United States in home fires that involve electrical failure or malfunction. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, these types of fires injure more than 1,400 people and result in more than $1.3 billion in property damage annually.
A toddler awakens with a fever, so his mother drives to the store for a bottle of Children’s Motrin. It’s only 10pm and she lives in a well-regarded middle class neighborhood, so it’s not a big deal. Right?
As parents, we do everything that we possibly can to keep our children safe. Unfortunately, there are times when the most dangerous things can go unnoticed. California has passed a law to help keep families protected from one such danger: carbon monoxide (CO). Effective July 1st, 2011, it is mandatory for all single-family California homes to install CO detectors in their homes. Although it may not be a law in all states, having a CO detector in your home can help you to keep your family safe.
As your family grows and changes, your insurance needs will change as well. Consumers often are surprised by what is not covered under standard home insurance policies:
When choosing homeowners insurance, most consumers think more about the value of the home than about their prized possessions inside. When determining coverage needs, it is important to know all the “stuff” in your home that warrants special protection. Insurable items do not only include luxury items like jewelry and art, but also fun purchases that support personal passions.
