Its National Poison Prevention Week, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take the necessary steps in preventing accidental poisonings. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks says the number one cause of poisoning in homes is actually from medication. Hansen says since children are curious by nature, it’s important for parents to…
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For parents with small children, dog kennels or barriers may be an excellent tool to prevent potential incidents between pets and small children, but proper supervision should not end with one of these, especially if it’s with an animal that’s not your own. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. For more child safety…
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Dogs are considered man’s best friends, but in some rare cases they can also become very dangerous to young children when the correct safety precautions aren’t taken. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to take proper precaution when it comes to their child interacting with pets, as there have been children tragically…
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Its national bathtub safety month, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents about the importance of bathtub safety. One of the most common mistakes that parents make when it comes time for their baby’s bath is that they use water that is too hot. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains. For more…
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January is National Bathtub Safety Month, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is raising awareness about the importance of proper bathtub safety practices for parents with young children. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says bathtub safety is a very important item to talk about, as multiple North Dakota children have died in bathtubs. Hanson…
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The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling all around the country to celebrate the holidays with their friends and families. For families with young children who have to fly home for the holidays, it can often be difficult to transport their car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says…
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Now that snow has officially arrived in the Red River Valley, it’s more important than ever for drivers to make sure they have a winter survival kit in their vehicle. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one item that you should have in your kit at all times is a shovel, but not…
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Winter temperatures have officially arrived in the Red River Valley, and parents are reminded to not make the common mistake of buckling up their child in their car seat with their winter coat on. Tina Saunders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains. More child safety and car seat safety materials can be seen on the…
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Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of gathering and fun, but it is also the number one Day of the Year for Cooking Fires in the United States with an estimated 388 percent increase over the daily average. For this reason, Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says that people need to take…
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Northwest Minnesota has been able to avoid snowfall so far, but we won’t be able to avoid it forever. While we wait for snow, Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says now is a perfect time to put together a Winter Survival Kit, and she highlights some of the items you should include in…
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