Tag: Safe Kids Grand Forks

Safe Kids Grand Forks holding Car Seat Check in Ada this Week 

Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Ada on Thursday for a free car seat checkup event. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen explains what this event is, and how it works.  Wangen says it’s important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, as there are many mistakes that…
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July 21, 2025 0

Don’t take a vacation from Car Seat Safety 

Summer vacation is a busy time for children, as they’re often running around trying to get from activity to activity, however this is often a time when vehicle safety takes a back seat.  Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks highlights a dangerous travel trend that she often sees in the summer, and she reminds…
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July 18, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks promoting proper car seat usage 

Car seats are the most important aspect of child passenger safety, but many parents are unaware that they might not be using their child’s car seat properly. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen goes over some common mistakes that parents often make, that leads to improper usage of their car seat. …
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July 16, 2025 0

Firework Safety reminders 

Independence Day is Friday, and thousands across the region will be setting off fireworks to celebrate. While this can be a fun activity, it can also be extremely dangerous, especially for children. For this reason Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to follow the proper safety precautions, and make sure their kids…
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July 3, 2025 0

4th of July Travel Reminders 

Independence Day is fast approaching, which means the busy independence day travel season is here. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds drivers that just because you’re going on vacation, does not mean that you can take a vacation from safety.  Hansen says if you have guests coming in for Independence Day, you could…
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June 30, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks warning parents about the dangers of hot vehicles 

On average 38 kids in the United States each year die from heat stroke after being left alone in a car. For this reason, Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging parents to take preventive steps in making sure their kids don’t become one of those cases. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some…
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June 27, 2025 0

Parents reminded about the importance of Water Safety 

June, and July are peak swimming months in Minnesota and North Dakota, and parents are reminded to make sure their kids are taking the proper safety measures. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents need to make sure they are supervising their kids when they’re around water, as tragedy can strike fast.  Hansen…
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June 24, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks car seat loaner program 

Summer travel can often be stressful for parents, especially for parents of young children with large car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have a program that can help with these struggles called the Car seat and Harness loaner program  Hansen explains how you can take advantage of this program, and…
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June 14, 2025 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks promoting summer safety practices 

Summer break is here, and one activity many kids, and teens like to partake in is swimming. However, swimming can be a deadly activity, if the appropriate rules, and safety practices are not followed. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says it’s important for parents to make sure they are supervising, and teaching their…
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June 5, 2025 0

Parents encouraged to set boundaries when leaving kids home alone 

Summer break is here, and for many area students, this may be one of the first times that they’re left home alone, while their parents are at work. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says there are some things that parents need to consider before leaving their kids home alone.  Hanson went over more…
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June 3, 2025 0