Have you ever experienced electrical injury in the home? I remember growing up in the '80s and life seemed so carefree. Parents didn't hover much. We were latchkey kids. I remember one time when my brother, cousins, and I were playing in the basement. There was a loose electrical outlet and when my cousin plugged in our radio, he got zapped. Instead of yelling for my … [Read more...]
Thumbs Up! Phones Down!
One of the things Little One noticed on our drive from Manitoulin Island to New York City last Summer was the frequent "Text Stops" along the interstate in New York State. My six year old is somewhat of a cautious, follow the rules kind of kid. It's a good thing. She's really obsessed with safety--especially road safety. She's six years old and still in a … [Read more...]
Top 5 ways to Stay Safe from Carbon Monoxide this Winter
The temperature is cooler and the air a little crisper. The trees are almost bare. Winter is definitely on its way. "You do have a carbon monoxide detector, don't you?" asked my mother-in-law the other day. She also informed me that Ontario has made installing carbon monoxide alarms in homes a mandatory act. Thank goodness for that! As the temperature gets cooler, … [Read more...]