School Bus & Bus Stop Safety: What Every Parent Should Know

As the school year begins, ensuring the safety of children traveling to and from school is a top priority for parents, educators, and communities. School buses are one of the safest modes of transportation for children, and understanding the best…

For Parents: Important Child Safety Seat Reminders.

Child Passenger Safety Week – 9/17-23/2023 – Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. In 2020, 607 children under age 13 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, according to Injury Facts.  A child is involved in a crash…

Florida Back-To-School Bus, Driver, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety Tips.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and AAA are reminding drivers to remain alert around schools and buses as the 2023-24 school season begins. With the start of the new school year, about 2.8 million students…

Tips For Parents: Drowning Prevention.

World Drowning Prevention Day is Tuesday, July 25. This observance is an important reminder for parents and caregivers to ensure their children are prepared for water-related activities all summer long. In the last decade, drowning has caused more than 2.5…

Florida Leads The Nation In Hot Car Deaths In 2023.

An 18-month-old Lakeland girl was the 10th hot car death in the U.S. this year, according to Kids and Car Safety. Data compiled by the nonprofit shows Florida has the most hot car deaths of any state, with five children losing…

For Parents: Recalled Toy Alert!

CNN recently reported that a number of child injuries had prompted a recall of 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys due to the risk of impalement, as announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.    According to the United States…