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29 Dec 2006 05:49 PM

Preparedness for Baby Sitters

by Sherry Holetzky

Whether you only intend to be gone for an hour or you plan to be gone for most of the day or evening, your baby sitter needs tools and information in order to provide the best care for your children.

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29 Oct 2006 12:00 PM

States Helping Parents Keep Kids Safe From Sex Offenders This Halloween

by Michele Cheplic

In just a couple of hours thousands of children will be hitting the streets hoping to bag some serious Halloween loot. In Wisconsin trick-or-treat hours vary from county to county.

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29 Sep 2006 02:05 PM

Five Safe Alternatives for Halloween Activities

by Miriam Caldwell

Halloween is coming soon. This means Halloween parties, trick or treating and lots of candy. You do need to exercise caution when going trick or treating. I remember the days when I would roam the neighborhood and return with a pillowcase full of candy.

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18 Sep 2006 07:13 AM

McGruff.org Teaches Children About Safety

by Miriam Caldwell

If you are interested in a good resource to teach your children safety you should check out McGruff.org. This site is designed to teach children the basic rules of safety in a fun manner. It can be used in addition to other safety programs. The site has a special section just for kids.

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19 Aug 2006 05:29 AM

Top Ten Tips: School Bus Safety

by Sherry Holetzky

School buses can be a source of danger. While our kids are generally safe and ride to and from school day in and day out without incident, there are dangers.

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07 Aug 2006 07:34 PM

Preparing Your Child for a Safe School Year

by Miriam Caldwell

As it nears the time to send your children back to school you may want to review the safety precautions that accompany the school day. These may vary for you and your family. You may have additional points that you need to cover.

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21 Jul 2006 08:59 PM

Is Your Child Safe in Your Neighborhood?

by Miriam Caldwell

Are you taking the necessary measures to make sure that your children are safe in your neighborhood? Are you monitoring what happens when they go outside to play or to a neighbor's house? It is important to keep in mind that your neighborhood may not be as safe as you think.

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20 Jun 2006 08:31 PM

Children I.D. Kits

by Miriam Caldwell

Once you have children you automatically begin to worry about their safety. There is the constant worry about what would happen if they become hurt and lost. You teach them about what to do when approached by strangers.

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28 Apr 2006 08:09 AM

Save Headstart - A Slowly Dying Free Early Educational Program for Families Part 2

by Nicole Allard

NHSA: "SLOW-MOTION DEMISE" OF HEAD START SEEN IF CONGRESS FAILS TO ADD $234 MILLION TO UNDO DESTRUCTIVE 2006 BUDGET CUTS Outright Reduction in 2006 Hitting Today Worsens Inflation-Adjusted Cuts in 2003-2005; NHSA Survey Shows Programs Slashed Across U.S.

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28 Apr 2006 08:09 AM

Save Headstart - A Slowly Dying Free Early Educational Program for Families Part 1

by Nicole Allard

Unfortunately, Headstart is a wonderful program that is slowly fading away. Funds are being ripped away, causing teachers to cut down on activities and a lot of Headstart Centers nationwide to cut down on certain programs.

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