School Field Trip Gone Horribly Wrong

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Ken Levinson

Some are calling it a freak accident, and I call it a tragedy.  We expect schools to be one of the safest places for our kids – including when they go on field trips. I loved field trips and my …

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    • Oklahoma Tornado Relief

    Posted on May 23, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the tornado that devastated Oklahoma this week.  I urge everyone to aid the victims and their rebuilding process by contributing to the Red Cross disaster relief fund.

    Guest Post: Make School Safety A Top Priority

    Posted on May 22, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    When we send out kids off to school everyday, we are trusting them with our most precious assets. Preschool is the first step in a child’s educational career, and that is why I am excited to share this guest post …

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    • 5 Ways To Keep Kids Safe at Water Parks

    Posted on May 21, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    Your kids have been waiting for May 25th for months on end. That Saturday marks the opening of many Chicagoland water parks (click here for a list), and I’m sure a day (or more) at the water park will surely …

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    • What Laws Apply to Bicyclists?

    Posted on May 17, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    Did you know that you kids can be ticketed for failing to follow the rules on a bike just like in a car?  Even if they aren’t old enough to get a drivers’ license, when riding a bicycle, the most …

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    • Summertime Injuries

    Posted on May 10, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    Summertime brings fun, mostly warm weather, outdoor activities, and no school.  It also provides the right circumstances for a slew of child injuries.  In fact, there is a higher rate of kids getting injured when the weather is nice.  Studies …

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    • Stay Safe at Mall Playgrounds

    Posted on May 6, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    Well, for adults, malls are for shopping.  But shopping is a pretty boring activity for young children.  For them, malls are more for the play areas and rides, which are much less boring than shopping with mom or dad. Concerned …

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    • Sports, Violence and That Rutgers Coach

    Posted on April 22, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    The case of Rutgers coach Mike Rice, fired after a video showed him shoving and kicking his college basketball players, firing basketballs at them, and using gay slurs, raises concerns for parents of young athletes. We parents attend our kids’ …

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    • Pack Away Laundry and Dishwasher “Packs”

    Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    All household cleaners and chemicals should be stored out of sight and reach of children.  Recently, there have been reports of poisoning from laundry detergent “pods” and dishwashing “packs” – the little, plastic-coated nuggets of chemicals that you can throw …

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    • Tristin Speaks: A Benefit for Autism Awareness

    Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ken Levinson

    The Safest Line is proud to sponsor: The Tristin Speaks Benefit April 6th, 2013 3-8p On July 26th, 2012 3359 West 115th Street – Merrionette Park, IL 60803 Tristin Jeras went missing from his home in Bridgeview, IL. An Amber …

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