French parenting: Is it worth importing?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Ken Levinson

Has anyone read “Bringing Up Bebe” by Pamela Druckerman? We here at the Safest Line just finished it and have mixed feelings. The book, by an American who lives Paris with her British husband and three young children, describes the …

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    • Traumatic Brain Injuries to Children Good News / Bad News

    Posted on February 9, 2012 by Ken Levinson

    Traumatic brain injuries in children, which are often caused by falls or car accidents, can be devastating — both to the child and to the parents.  Though much research is still needed, a recent study offers some good news and …

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    • Non-Profit Spotlight: The Tears Foundation

    Posted on January 31, 2012 by Ken Levinson

    Supporting Families Who Have Lost a Child Given what I do as a lawyer, I am constantly reminded how fortunate I am that my three boys are happy, healthy, and safe. Helping families that have lost a child lets me …

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    • Child Safety for My New Nephew!

    Posted on January 20, 2012 by Ken Levinson

    I am incredibly proud to share a photo of my new nephew.  Merely days old and he’s already showing his safety chops by not only properly using a child safety seat, but also adhering to winter safety tips by wearing …

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    • My Star of the Week!

    Posted on December 16, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    My youngest, nicknamed “Littlest Lev” here at The Safest Line, was the Star of the Week of his First Grade class.  His teacher requested that I write a letter about my “Star” to be read to the class.  Littlest Lev …

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    • From My Desk: Speaking to Lawyers About Child Injury Cases

    Posted on December 12, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    I was recently given the opportunity to speak to members of the State Bar of Wisconsin at its “Car Crash Symposium” in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 8th.  I was thrilled to be able to help lawyers — already very skilled in …

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    • Child paralysis caused by traumatic brain injuries

    Posted on November 28, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    Can traumatic brain injuries cause child paralysis? As a child injury lawyer, the terms ‘child paralysis’ and ‘traumatic brain injury’ are used often. Problems arise when parties are unaware of the true definitions of these terms, how the conditions are …

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    • Halloween Safety Tips

    Posted on October 21, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    From flammable costumes to opened candy, tips to stay safe this Halloween If your family is like mine, you have been discussing and preparing for Halloween for months now. With decorations to put up, costumes to make and candy to …

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    • Brain Injuries in the Home: Furniture Safety Tips

    Posted on October 14, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    Tipping Furniture is Still a Top Danger for Child Injuries One of the most common and easily preventable household child injuries is continually occurring at an alarming rate. According to a Consumer Report released in early October, over 22,000 children …

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    • Fall Safety Tips for Kids

    Posted on October 5, 2011 by Ken Levinson

    Preventing childhood injuries in the autumn season The newness of the back-to-school season has most likely worn off by now, but I have not stopped thinking about the dangers that exists. I may have exhausted the topic: playground safety, school …

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