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Staying Safe

Home Alone

When to leave children alone is a question millions of parents face—whether it’s an occasional quick errand or regular after-school hours when parents are still at work. In all cases, proper preparation is key. More >>

Play It Safe When You Travel
What you need to know for a healthy, stress-free trip More >>

Keys to Keeping Young Drivers Safe
Steer your teen out of harm’s way
- Web Resources for Parents of Teen Drivers More >>

Your Ticket to Amusement Park Safety
You can already taste the funnel cake and feel the wind in your face from the latest thrill ride. But in your rush to get out the door and experience Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, the Allentown Fair and other summer attractions, don’t forget to pack the most important ingredient: common sense. More >>

Seatbelts Saved Their Lives
A nanny and her three young passengers survive a serious auto accident. More >>

Safe Lawn Care
Are you trading your family’s health for a perfect lawn? More >>

Your Indoor Environment
Don’t let dry air, allergies or faulty home heating damage your health this winter More >>

Dangers of Getting Too Cold
Dress warmly and know the warning signs of frostbite and hypothermia. More >>

When Your Body Overheats
Your body’s thermostat keeps you humming at about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit year-round, even during the sizzling summer months. More >>

Pot and Pan Problems
How cookware can affect your health More >>

‘Look Outs’ for Cookouts
Summer is the perfect time to fire up the barbecue grill for relaxed outdoor cooking. But don’t let your warm weather fun get in the way of safety. More >>

Avoid Becoming a Victim of Identity Theft
Identity theft is on the rise and can happen to anyone. More >>

When Older People Are Abused
The older woman whose husband insults and humiliates her…the elderly man who develops bedsores because his wife can’t or won’t move him…the family who spends grandma’s money on movies instead of the medication she needs. More >>

When You Suspect a Child Is Being Abused
Call the authorities! It can help get the family back on track More >>

Protecting Your Child From Online Predators
The Internet isn't a safe haven More >>

Protect Your Child From Molesters
Your best defense: education and communication More >>

Safety Tips and Injury Prevention
Injury from trauma happens every four seconds. More >>

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