Archive for 'Safety'

Safe in the Snow

December 9th, 2008 – 10:01 am Posted by Louise

I can remember that when I was really little, I loved to shovel. (I doubt any of us can say that truthfully now.) When my parents went out to shovel, I’d follow them, mimicking the loads of snow they would carry, consequently falling under the weight. Shoveling can be dangerous for everyone, but especially for [...]

Gut Instincts

November 20th, 2008 – 6:00 am Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Behavior, Safety

We all have experienced it- that strange feeling that something isn’t quite right.  Of course, gut instincts aren’t 100% accurate, but they should be trusted.  Children get these feelings also, but they may not know what to do with them.   That is why it is very important to tell your child to trust gut instincts, [...]