Tag: safety

Keeping Kids Safe Around Lawn Mowers: Tate’s Story

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Tate Manahl was only three years old when he was involved in a lawn mower accident, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Tate was airlifted to...

Keeping Our Kids Safe: Firearm Injury Prevention

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While working in the Emergency Department at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of unintentional and...

So….About Trick-or-Treating In a Pandemic

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What are you doing for Halloween? No really, what are you doing for Halloween? I have to admit that back in the spring when COVID-19 first...

A Simple Question: Asking About Guns Before Playdates

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On December 14, 2012, a mass shooting occurred that shook me to my very core. Why was I so affected? I didn't know any...

March Mom Talk: Your Child and Digital Security

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We are so grateful to the staff at the US Cellular for hosting our March Mom Talk event. Entitled "Your Child and Digital Security",...

I’m Not Freaking Out About “Momo.” Here’s what I’m doing instead.

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Over the course of this week I, along with many parents of young children, have gotten some pretty disturbing information about a character called...

Transforming Your House Into A Smart Home

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Updated April 12, 2023 If you're moving to or building a new home, or if you're just thinking of ways to make your life in...

Keeping Your Kids Safe Just Got Easier: The Best Safety Products...

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again and again: we LOVE the Safety Store at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s...

Staying in Touch Junior Style: A Safe Instant Messenger for Kids

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June 1st of 2018 was not only the day that we closed on our house, but it was also the last day of school,...

Bicycle Safety Tips From the Experts (+ Where to get Cheap...

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Warm weather is finally here, and kids all over the corridor are breaking out their bikes for some summer fun! Biking is a great...