ELECTRICAL SAFETY in the HOME – TEACH YOUR KIDS

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Is your home in good condition…how does electrical safety in the home rate at your house?

Did You Know?
Electricity related incidents in the home annually cause approximately:

300 electrocutions12,000 shock and burn injuries150,000 fires…from NSC, CPSC, AND OSH

There are two kinds of home fire safety risks:

Risk of electrical shockRisk of electrical faults causing fire

Make your kids aware of the various areas of possible electrical problems in the home.
Here are some tips you can follow:

Teach your kids to NEVER put fingers or objects into electrical outlets, toasters, or any other appliance EVEN IF IT’S TURNED OFF!
I neglected to do this and my son got shocked!Keep appliances and cords away from kids, bathtubs and sinks.Use plug covers on unused outlets.Because electricity can travel down the strings on kites and balloons, have kids play with them only in open areas away from electrical wires, because they can cause shock or fire.Teach children to recognize “Danger High Voltage” signs and stay away from power lines, sub-stations and pad-mounted transformers.Don’t let kids climb trees near power lines.

To be sure that home builders have followed the best procedures with electrical installations, and that these are not later out of date, it would be a good idea to follow the practices of Asian countries.  There they run periodic inspections and give mandatory certificates to home owners.

In the U.S., certification of new developments are not enough because aging homes, or those built before 1973, don’t meet the current electrical demands of today’s world.

It is highly recommended to update or repair the electrical wiring in these older homes.
A few of the modern improvements to the electrical systems of homes are to:

Install contemporary circuit breakers that are made to automatically shut off when they detect a fire.Consider tamper resistant outlets to protect small children from getting shocked or worse, electrocuted.Indoor and outdoor wiring has specific building codes…make sure they are followed for maximum safety.

So by making some simple changes, and by teaching your kids about electrical safety in the home, you might be saving lives or in the very least, helping to prevent accidents and injuries.

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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by  just making a small change here and there.  I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and  intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health.

I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet.  Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness.  It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.

Sincerely,
Sarah

To contact me:

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SAFETY in the HOME – KIDS and STRANGER DANGER

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Many years ago when I was growing up, safety in the home was entirely different than it is today.   We felt perfectly safe, almost never locked our doors, and  parents rarely if ever thought about their kids and stranger danger.

I remember as a teen, I went to a club meeting once a week and walked quite a long distance to get home…in the dark.  My mother would meet me at the half way point to keep me company the rest of the way home.

Now with so much violence and crime shown repeatedly and graphically on TV and in print,  it’s horrible.  Safety measures must be taught to kids for their protection against abuse, violence, abduction and stranger danger.

Parents, here’s a list of quite a few measures you can teach your kids to prevent stranger danger:

First, it’s important to teach them stranger safety rather than stranger danger because it will help keep them from feeling anxious.It’s necessary for kids to realize that strangers don’t look like the bad guys on TV – they look like ordinary people.When coming home to an empty house after school, first thing to do is lock all the doors.Tell them to never open the door to a stranger.Teach your child how to dial “911? -  it could save a life.When alone at home and answering the phone, never say “My parents aren’t home.”  Instead have them say, “My parents can’t come to the phone right now.”  Then have them get the caller’s name and phone number.As a family make up a secret code word meaningful to your family in case a friend has to pick the child up in an emergency situation.Tell them if someone wants them to go with them in a car, even if they tell your child it’s a family emergency, have your child ask them for the code word.  Even if it’s a family friend, they’re not to go with them without the code.Have the kids tell the stranger he/she has to ask their parents first before doing what the stranger wants.  Then have them get away quickly and tell youDo not go near a car when a stranger calls for help, or wants to give them something like candy, or show them something like a puppy.  Keep walking and tell an adult.Teach them to learn the license plate number and tell you immediately.  Always take such reports from your kids seriously, and report them to the police.If on foot, have your child run, yell and find an adult he/she can trust.It’s safer to stay in a group rather than walk alone.Teach your child that if he/she feels scared or uncomfortable, follow their gut feelings, say NO and get away.  Tell an adult ASAP.Have them be aware if a stranger asks for help or wants them to keep a secret.For your child’s safety, install parental controls on your computers to protect them from dangerous predators.Warn children about the dangers of becoming friends with unknown strangers on the internet.

With all the news reports of graphic crime and home invasions that we hear of and see today, safety in the home is of prime importance and we must make our kids knowledgeable about stranger danger to keep them as safe as possible.  Awareness is the first defense for their protection.

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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by  just making a small change here and there.  I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and  intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health.

I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet.  Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness.  It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.

Sincerely,
Sarah

To contact me:

877-280-4188

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HOME SAFETY SECURITY – MY KID GOT SHOCKED!

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My kid got shocked…don’t let it happen to yours!
Talk about home safety and security…many years ago I walked in on my toddler sticking his finger into an electrical outlet (which scared me big time).

But never mind my reaction, he got shocked from it and started screaming.

Fortunately, he wasn’t harmed, and as you can guess, he never tried that again.

So, to prevent your curious kids from having that same potentially dangerous experience, install plastic protectors (made for that purpose) into all your unused electrical outlets.

Home safety security should be important to everyone, whether you live in your own home or an apartment.  Knowing your home is protected gives peace of mind…one less thing for you to worry about.

To protect your family and home there are choices.  One way to go is an expensive alarm system, but know there are measures you can take that will make your home safer that won’t cost you a small fortune.  For example, organize a neighborhood watch.

Also, if someone in your family is almost always at home, you could be at less of a risk than for example, another person who lives alone and is often away on business.  Motion detector lights would be a help here to discourage intruders.

A wise thing to write down is an accident prevention and a fire safety plan.  These preventive measures can rule out a lot of heartache, expense, loss and stress.Another home safety security measure to take for your little ones is to install safety locks on cabinets & drawers, and safety gates to prevent them from tumbling down flights of stairs.Install smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector.Also, install window stops and window guards.Place all emergency numbers by every phone. Include the
Poison Control Center’s number: 1-800-222-1222.Learn first aid and CPR.Avoid using alcohol based germicides.  Firemen can point out those areas in your home sprayed with it.  It burns much faster and more thoroughly than those areas where it’s not been used.

In addition, potential dangers from toxic household cleaners to the whole family are: carpet cleaners, chlorine bleach, degreasers, drain cleaners, glass cleaners, mold and mildew removers, oven cleaners, scouring cleansers, toilet bowl cleaners, and tub and tile cleaners.

They range with harmful effects from causing cancer to causing harsh injuries to eyes, skin, mouth, stomach, liver, respiratory system and more.

Consider removing these types of products from your home and Go Green!

You will provide additional home safety security and as a result have greater peace of mind.

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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by  just making a small change here and there.  I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and  intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health.

I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet.  Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness.  It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.

Sincerely,

Sarah

To contact me:
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Sarah@HealthTipsForChildren.com

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SAFETY AT HOME – ARE YOUR KIDS REALLY SAFE?

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Do you ever wonder if your kids are really safe at home…is there more that you can do to protect them?

In my previous Safety at Home posts, I have listed many potential dangers that you as parents can remove from your home to prevent accidents before they happen.

This post will deal with a variety of additional possible dangers to the health and safety of your kids…read below to more fully to discover kids safety tips you may not have thought of.

If you have a fireplace, space heater, etc. put barriers around it to prevent your kids from being burned.Have syrup of Ipecac handy for accidental poisonings, but be sure to call your physician or poison control center before using it.Be sure that plastic bags, broken toy pieces, screws and other potential choking hazards are thrown away or put in an area children can’t get to.Have all indoor and outdoor stairways and entrances well lit and not obstructed.Be sure all bathrooms and bedrooms can be unlocked from the outside.Keep matches and lighters away from children’s reach.Keep at least two exits clear in case of fire or other emergency.Check all electrical cords for cracks and fraying.

Be sure that all outlets and extension cords are not overloaded.

It is best not to use space heaters.  If they are used, make sure they are in safe condition.  Never plug them into an extension cord.  Do not place them near drapes or furnishings.Do not use the stove/oven as a heater.Wallpaper and paint should not be chipping or peeling.Keep purses, backpacks, etc. out of children’s reach because they may contain medicines, hard candies or other items that can harm kids.

It is always wise to call for help whenever you’re uncomfortable with a medical situation.
For Emergencies, Call 911

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If you follow the above items and some of those in my other posts, you won’t have to wonder about safety at home or…are your kids really safe.  You’ll have that peace of mind knowing you took precautions for their protection.

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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by  just making a small change here and there.  I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and  intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health.

I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet.  Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness.  It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.

Sincerely,
Sarah

To contact me:

877-280-4188

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: KIDS

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This post is about environmental health and safety in the home and how kids are being affected.

There are so many wonderful things to be grateful for in today’s world, and most parents would agree that their children would be at the top of the list.  They do everything they can to see to their kids’ health and welfare.

Keeping the house clean is a major factor in adding to children’s health and wellness, but many parents don’t realize the products they use to clean with can actually be making their kids sick.

Safety in the home…A True Story

Roger and Sloan were terrified when their little boy started having acute asthma attacks. They rushed him to the hospital numerous times where fortunately, the physicians were able to save him.

Sloan, an investigative reporter,  set to work to find the reason for her son’s asthma.  She asked both sets of grandparents if there were any known cases of asthma in their family’s previous generations. The answers were, “none at all.”

She figured, if his illness wasn’t congenital, it must be environmental, and started a search to find the cause.

What she found to her dismay, was that her cleaning products were the culprits.  Who would have thought that keeping a home “clean” could cause so much illness and stress?

Then she discovered that almost all household cleaners contain toxic chemicals, including the ones she was using!

So now that Sloan found the problem she searched for the solution.

She discovered that  safe, green cleaners were the answer…researched many “green” companies and chose one whose products are chemical-free and are healthy for families and the environment, are effective and economical.

After immediately replacing all her old cleaners with the green ones, their son has not had another asthma attack to date…some five + years later.

P.S. They loved the products so much that Roger bought the company!

P.P.S.  Sloan did a presentation of the cleaners for the White House staff and the Blair House staff (the Vice-Presidents’ residence.)  President Obama’s daughter Malia has asthma and the first family was delighted to find help for her.

So now both of these homes are cleaned with the products from Roger’s company.
By the way, Oprah loves them too!

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To discover how to keep your  kids healthier, read the continuation of this post
Home Safety For Kids

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For more information about the toxic pollution in our homes, click:
What’s Lurking Under Your Sink?

And to see which toxic cleaners you’re actually using, click:  I’m Using What?

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For those of you who would like to have more information about these cleaners, check out this fabulous book, written by Sloan Barnett, the mother of the child who appears in the true story above.

Here’s the link to her fabulous ‘how to’  book: 
“Green Goes With Everything:
Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet“

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HOME FIRE SAFETY – TEACHING KIDS FIRE PROTECTION

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Although kids may be scared to think about a fire breaking out in their home, it’s an excellent idea to discuss home fire safety with them.
If know what to do  they know what to do in advance, it may save their lives.

The whole family should sit down together and talk about what to do to safely escape a fire that’s started at home.

Escape plans and escape routes are  important for each family member to know.  The goal is to get outside quickly and safely.

Because a fire’s smoke can make it hard to see, it’s important for all to learn all the different exits in their home, and how to get to them from their bedrooms.

To further teach kids about home fire safety, you must explain about not opening their bedroom doors if smoke or heat are present.
–Talk about escape from their windows and collapsible ladders, or having an adult present to help.
–Teach them how to unlock windows and remove screeens, but stress this is only for emergencies.Choose a meeting place in the yard or at a neighbor’s house.Practice a fire drill twice a year.Change batteries in smoke detectors yearly.If caught in smoke-filled room, drop to the floor and crawl to exit so you don’t breathe in the unhealthy  smoke.If clothes catch on fire, DON’T RUN!  Instead, stop, drop and roll out the flames.If fire blocks the door, teach the child to yell from an open window or if available, use a phone to call 911.Stress never to go back into a burning house for a pet or toy…instead tell a fireman about it.Keep bedroom doors closed at night.Keep a flashlight by the bed.Never try to put out a fire by yourself, no matter how small it is.Never play with matches or lighters.

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Some parents may want to avoid the teaching the subject of home fire safety with their kids because they feel the children will be frightened.  My feelings are if you approach this topic gently and without fear, your kids will be armed with the knowledge that just may save their lives!

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There are many areas of our well being that can be made better by  just making a small change here and there.  I decided to reach out to people interested in improving their family’s general health by offering some simple, helpful tips and  intend to cover a wide variety of areas in children’s health.

I hope you find the tips useful and as a result, help improve the health of your family and our planet.  Being involved in the health and wellness field over the past 28 years, I work to make a positive impact on the lives of my clients and their families in the area of wellness.  It is my goal to help make a difference for anyone who desires improved health.

Sincerely,
Sarah

To contact me:

877-280-4188

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