Spring is here, and kids across the Red River Valley are starting to pull their bikes out of storage. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks reminds parents to make sure their kids are wearing bike helmets that fit properly. Sanders says it’s equally important for parents to make sure their child is wearing the…
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The temperatures are rising across the Red River Valley, and with these rising temps, causes an increasing amount of pedestrians taking advantage of the fresh air. While adults for the most part know how to safely walk and share the road with vehicles, children may need to be reminded or taught the proper steps is…
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Health emergencies can be a very stressful event for parents of children, and how you react to them can have major implications. This is especially true for accidental poisonings. Throughout this past week R&J News has been telling you about the different ways you can lower the chance of a poisoning in your home, with…
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Its national Poison Prevention week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is spreading awareness on ways parents can help prevent poisonings from happening in their homes. One thing that many parents don’t know is that medications are considered poisons, and for that reason Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding parents to make sure they are taking…
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Its National Poison Prevention Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents the importance of proper storage. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the importance of proper storage for families with young children in the house. When it comes to storing toxic chemicals with children in the house, Hansen…
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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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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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