Tag Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe

Grandparenting: Times have changed

­­­­I am one of the lucky ones who has the support of two sets of grandparents to help raise my 2 kids: 2 nanas, 1 papa and 1 granddad.  Whether it is to watch them on a PD day, or … Continue reading

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Parents and distracted driving…and it’s not about texting or phones

But I wasn’t even on the phone, officer….. When you hear about distracted driving, do you automatically think about cell phone users? I know I do…….or did.  But I admit, after looking at a list of possible distractions I realized that … Continue reading

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Leaving Your Child Home Alone… Aaaaggghhhhh!

As a working mother of 2 young boys, I look forward to the day when my boys can safely rule the roost on their own (and for my older one to babysit his little brother – yahoo!). However, I worry… … Continue reading

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Moving your child to a seatbelt… what’s the rush?

As a car seat technician, I meet many parents who are eager to move their child to the next stage. “When can I turn my child forward-facing?” “When can my child go into a booster seat?” “When can my child … Continue reading

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