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Hiking Safety for Kids

A family hiking trip allows kids to explore nature while getting exercise, but the activity also presents dangers. Preparing for the trip before you leave helps identify and avoid the potential dangers and makes for a more enjoyable hiking trip. Whether you take a short hike for an hour or hike the entire day or longer, the proper supplies and precautions help everyone get home safely.

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Fire Safety Tips for Halloween

The ghosts and ghouls of Halloween make the holiday exciting for kids of all ages, but the risk of fire creates a truly scary aspect for parents. The lighted decorations and costumes introduce more chances of fire. Take precautions before Halloween and on the day itself to keep your entire family safe and to reduce the risks of a fire.

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How to Prepare a Diabetes Travel Pack

Traveling with diabetes requires more preparation due to the special medical situation. A diabetes travel pack ensures you have all of the necessary diabetic supplies to address any medical issues that occur while you are away from home. The length of the trip affects the amount of supplies you should pack in the kit. Even short trips warrant the addition of a diabetes travel kit. Packing too many supplies is a much better situation than being caught short.

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Childhood Pneumonia Symptoms

Pneumonia results from bacteria or viruses getting into the lungs and multiplying. The illness typically starts as a cold or similar respiratory infection and progresses into pneumonia. Many pneumonia symptoms overlap with other illnesses, sometimes making it difficult to identify for parents. If your child exhibits only one or two of the symptoms, he might not have pneumonia. Several simultaneous symptoms are a more likely indicator of the illness.

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Fall Preschool Games

Fall-themed games help tie in the season in an entertaining format for preschool kids, allowing them to explore many autumn elements as they play. The games work well in an actual preschool classroom or at home. Many fall games include an educational aspect without being boring. If the games become too easy for your child, add other elements to make them more challenging.