Face coverings are crucial in keeping yourself and your neighbors safe, but some little ones are having trouble coming around to the idea. If your toddler or young child is finicky about face masks, these tips sourced from PSP members might do the trick!
It’s once again the time of year to protect yourself against tick bites, particularly if you’re in a rural area and/or one where Lyme disease is more prevalent. There’s no need to panic, as Lyme is often avoidable and treatable, but knowledge is key—so be sure you’re informed, and tuck those pants into your socks before tromping out into the forest!
Pictured here is a wood tick, which does not carry Lyme disease, but is nevertheless gross.
What you need to know about staying safe and reporting a crime in Prospect Park
Park Slope Parents outlines the steps you need to take...
What do you think when you hear the phrase “public safety?”
How to handle “rusty” grandparents who might not be as fully informed of child safety issues and laws like lead paint, car seats, cradles and more.
Is my son being abused. What YOU Should Do
Hey All,
Last week someone wrote about suspected abuse possibly occurring at a local daycare. I have talked to many of you who were worried for the children but also wondering, "What IS the right answer about what to do?" We've checked with our team of professionals (thanks to Safe Horizons, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Gold) and here is their advice...
How to talk to your kids about staying within the parent's sight.
Things to remind your child about safety.
You may want to run a background check on your potential Nanny. Here's how...
The information below came from a letter that went home to parents of PS 172. There is some great information here. Please take some time to discuss with your kids...
Sledding can be a LOT of fun, but it can also cause a LOT of injuries. Each winter, thousands of children and teens end up in the emergency room because of a sledding accident. Park Slope Parents has pulled together some tips to help you sled SAFELY.
As parents, we have an especially crucial obligation to teach our kids to walk safely. Walking in the city presents many challenges that parents in more rural or suburban communities don't have to deal with. There are many NYC-centric problems pedestrians and drivers face. From one-way streets to bike lanes, stop and go buses and speeding taxis – the bustle of the city traffic can make for complicated walking.
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PSP parents share what they know about crossing the steet with a toddler.
What to have a "Go Bag" ready in the event of an emergency.
As parents, we can do our best to stay safe to protect our children's health and safety. When it comes to drowning and secondary drowning, here are some reminders.
