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A deep dive into teen vaping in this Living Safer

Our newest Living Safer focuses on vaping, particularly among our nation's youth.

Toy-Related Injuries Hurt Over 200,000 Children Each Year: Tips for Parents

According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), fewer children are suffering injuries related to their toys. Between 2014 and…

CPSC Finds Many Children Still Getting Hurt and Killed in Tip-Over Incidents

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has been urging parents and caregivers to watch out for potential furniture tip-over hazards for years. The commission’s…

Pennsylvania Now Allows Victims More Time to Sue Child Sexual Abusers

On Tuesday, November 26, 2019, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed three bills that will give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file…

Hosting a Holiday Party This Year? Keep Your Guests Safe

Virginia Decision in Child Sexual Abuse Case Opens the Door for Other Victims to File Suits Against Third Parties

Back in 2011, the State of Virginia passed a law extending the statute of limitations for sexual abuse civil lawsuits from two to 20 years.…

Study Shows Trampoline Park Injuries Still Increasing

Over the past several years, hundreds of trampoline parks—indoor and outdoor recreational facilities with rows of trampolines—have been built in communities around the country. While…

Avoid Space-Heater Fires This Winter with These Safety Tips

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that heating equipment—which includes devices like space heaters—is the second-leading cause of U.S. home fires and the third-leading…

Infant Deaths Have Fisher-Price Recalling Nearly 5 Million Rock’n Play Sleepers

Fisher-Price is recalling all models of Rock’n Play Sleepers after 32 infant fatalities occurred while using the product.  The fatalities occurred between 2011 and 2018…

Facing teen suicide in the newest issue of Living Safer

Our newest Living Safer is here. The focus of this issue is teen suicide and its link to bullying. It’s a dark topic, but it’s…