Winters in Minnesota and North Dakota can be harsh, and cars stranded in ditches are a common sight across the region. If you find yourself as one of the people stuck in the ditch, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what you should do immediately. There are some things you should do to…
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It’s been a cold couple weeks across the region, and it’s supposed to continue through this week. Carma Hansen of safe kids Grand Forks reminds parents to make sure their kids are properly dressed for the weather. Hansen says parents with teen drives should also make sure their kids are prepared to drive in winter…
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Car seats are a very important safety feature for all child passengers, and they can often be the difference between life and death. Parents often have the question of when it’s safe for their child to ditch a car seat, but it can often be confusing as car seat laws are different from the recommended…
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A properly snug car seat is one of the most important aspects of vehicular safety for children, and with the temperature becoming colder as each day goes by, parents are reminded that their child’s winter clothing can be the difference maker in the effectiveness of their car seat. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks…
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The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling back home to celebrate the holidays with their family. For those who fly, traveling with children can often be difficult, especially when it comes to the transport of their car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks (SKGF) is attempting to ease that issue with their…
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The weather is getting colder every week, and with this comes an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. With it being carbon monoxide awareness month Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can keep your family safe from this silent killer. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about Carbon…
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October is National Fire Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can help keep you and your family safe if a fire were to take place. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the most deadly aspect of a fire is the smoke, and she shares a simple, but…
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Halloween may still be one week away, but parents are starting to get their Halloween plans in place. One of the most important aspects about Halloween is making sure your kids are prepared and safe. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says that one thing parents should do is make it so their child’s…
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October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and parents of young babies are reminded about the steps they can take to lower their child’s chances of SIDS. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about this tragic syndrome. Hansen says one of the ways parents could lower the chance of…
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