Top 10 tips for ‘festing’ with kids In and around New Orleans, we love to celebrate, and spring and summer are when we really get going. For some families, the decision is obvious…GO! Pack up the necessities, put on some dancing shoes, and don’...
Wreck the HallsBoughs of holly and other perils of the holiday season Sure, you've got the gates in place, the latches on, and you know all about stove safety. But the holidays are like the American Ninja Warrior of child...
5 Tips for a Safe Halloween Don't use a real knife for carving pumpkins. Get a kit - it's safer. And even with a kit, don't let kids under age 14 carve the pumpkin. Instead, let your child draw the design with a marker, and you carve. ...
is there a gun in the houseis there a gun in the house? Firearms are all around us. Be safe. It can be feel like an awkward and uncomfortable question. I mean, you're just getting to know a new mom, and your kids get along great, an...
Getting Your Child a Smart Phone? Heed These Safety TipsYou’re getting your child an iPhone for Christmas? They’ll be thrilled, but you’ve got some serious steps to take to ensure your child's safety. It's important to have a conversation with them, discussing the p...
Fire Safety Tips for Your Home and FamilyIn commemoration of the great Chicago fire 145 years ago—yes, that one, attributed to Mrs. O’Leary and her cow—we have National Prevention Week every October. Fires are terrifying but often preventable. To help...
Top 10 Tips for a Safe HalloweenFrom avoiding sugar comas to decorating pumpkins without injury, we have your Top 10 tips for a safe Halloween with the kids! Don’t use a real knife for carving pumpkins. Get a kit—it’s safer. And even wit...
Top 10 Firework Safety TipsFrom the CPSC Did you know the largest age group to suffer injuries from fireworks is children ages 0-4? The second largest is children aged 5-14 years! Follow these safety tips when using fireworks: ...
The Big Hand-Off: How To Find The Right Daycare Written by Leslie Penkunas It’s still not all rosy, but things are looking up for NOLA’s working families five years after Katrina. When she was fi...
Managing Halloween CandyIdeas on turning candy into coupons, longer tooth brushing and sending our troops a little treat too! Here are some handy tips for managing candy after Halloween and ending the bad dreams. A little extra toot...
