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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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May is one of the busier travel months of the year, with holidays like memorial day, and activities like graduation and summer vacation. For parents of young children traveling can be very difficult, especially when it comes to lugging around large car seats. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have a program…
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May 1 is National Heat Stroke Awareness Day, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is warning parents about the danger of leaving their children in vehicles unattended. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the dangers of leaving kids alone in cars. You often see people leave their child in a running…
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Biking season has arrived, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding kids, and adults alike about the importance of bike safety Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one of the most important aspects of bike safety is choosing a bike that fits the rider. For those using a second hand bike, or using…
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