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Safety in Public: How to Prevent Losing a Child

Safety in Public How to Prevent Losing a Child Children tend to be curious and impulsive. Especially young children that are newly mobile and better able to explore the world around them.  They are only beginning to learn to experience and control emotions, and may be unhindered by safety concerns.  As grown ups, we must strike a balance between allowing children to explore while keeping them safe. Luckily, there are several techniques and products that promote safety in public and help prevent losing a child.  ***This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks and qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Before you head out An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Do your best to prevent losing a child! Sometimes the mere act of preparing is enough to ward off an undesirable outcome.  Know your limits. It's okay if the openness of the park or the public pool isn't for you in this season. Go where you feel...
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Door Security: 5 Cheap Ways to Secure a Door

 Door Security: 5 Cheap Ways to Secure a Door There are many reasons to seek door security. Whether you're at home or in a hotel, you may wish to secure a door for peace of mind.  Perhaps a pricey security system isn't in the budget, or you're a renter not yet in your forever home and unable to install cameras, etc. Spring break is upon us, heralding the busy travel season.  You might have someone in the home that likes to open and close doors, is beckoned by the outdoors, and may be unaware of the potential dangers of wandering outside.  Safety should be a priority wherever you find yourself. Let's look at 5 cheap ways to secure a door.  Warning: there may be times when entry is desired, such as in the case of an emergency. Added security measures such as these could thwart such efforts and affect timely intervention.  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks and qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your...
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How Do You Make Carsickness Go Away?

How Do You Make Carsickness Go Away?  Warmer weather is finally here in Central Pennsylvania, and we have many road trips planned this summer season. Between our summer bucket list and family several hours away, it seems we are always on the road. It wasn't always this way though.  My daughter started getting carsick just before she turned one. While it seems to be better now that she's older, I continue to have anxiety while traveling. I'm sure no one enjoys carsickness, but even the picture to the left of this text seems somewhat romanticized.  First of all, children should be in the appropriate restraints (car seat, booster seat with seatbelt, etc.). Younger children are unable to communicate that they're feeling carsick, and don't have the faculties to direct their vomit conveniently outside of the car or into a sick bag (commissions earned). You many be traveling alone with your child and unable to assist them from the front seat.  Fortunately, much like  e...
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What Do Different Colored Pumpkins Mean on Halloween?

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