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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging people not to use Elide fire extinguishing balls, warning that the product may not suffocate fires – and could lead to injury or death.

Every year, about eight children younger than 6 die – and 3,300 are treated in emergency rooms – falling from a window, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. That means they need to be part of our family’s emergency preparedness plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and any other type of disaster that can occur where we live.

In our eagerness to shake out the rugs and clear those dusty corners, it’s easy to overlook the hazards that come with cleaning tasks. To make your yearly ritual safer and easier, follow these six simple tips.

Teens need a firm foundation in driving safety. As a parent, you can help build it.

Kids can get concussions during all sorts of activities. Falling off a swing. Taking a tumble while climbing a tree. Even bumping their head on a wall while playing inside the house. Here’s what you need to know about spotting the symptoms of concussion.

Kids of every age are at risk of drowning – it’s the second leading cause of unintentional death for children younger than 14.

Sprays and repellents can help keep mosquitoes at bay – when they’re used the right way.

Organized baseball and softball offer many benefits to children and teens. The activity allows players to improve their fitness, build peer relationships, celebrate successes, confront failure and ultimately increase self-esteem. But with the game comes risk. From catching or throwing a ball to swinging a bat or sliding into a base, the sport requires a variety of motions that can make young athletes susceptible to injury.