School Safety

They may not be happy about it but the booster is necessary until they properly fit in their car seat. Here’s how to explain it.

Did you know booster car seats ensure proper seat belt positioning and can help reduce injury by 45% compared to a seat belt alone?

Janice Biehn, Editor of ParentsCanada, recently tested out a new product perfect for Halloween!  The Albedo100 Reflective Sprays are designed to keep your child visible and safe in all conditions.  Not only are they safe for your child, but also odorless, rain resistant and easy to wash off.

If you think the phenomenon of young people staring like zombies at smartphone screens begins in the teenage years, you’d be mistaken.

Parents often walk a tight rope between embracing and controlling the technology in their children’s world. We want to make sure our kids are equipped with the knowledge to thrive in the digital world, yet we also want to protect them from cyberbullies, online sexual activity (ranging from viewing porn to sexting) and even just crossing the street or driving safely without being distracted by texting.

How do I get my eight-year-old to wear a bike helmet when none of his friends do? Is it really going to do much if he falls?