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trees bending in storm winds

Printable Hurricane Supply List & What I Learned Living Through Two Hurricanes

roadside emergency kit

What to Pack in a Roadside Emergency Kit

If you've been wondering "how do I prepare my car for winter?" our simple printable checklist will show you how to winterize a car in 7 steps.

How to Winterize a Car in 7 Steps

How to identify signs of dehydration in kids as well as what to do if your child is dehydrated and when to seek medical treatment.

Signs of Dehydration in Kids – When Is it an Emergency?

Summer weather is tougher on your car than winter ice and snow — but our printable summer car care checklist will make sure you know how to beat the heat!

Summer Car Care Checklist – How to Get Your Car Ready for Summer

Learn what to pack in a bug out bag for emergencies and make sure you're ready for anything with our printable bug out bag checklist!

FREE Bug Out Bag Checklist – Know What to Pack for a Hurricane

AMBER Alerts have saved nearly 1000 children's lives, but here's why some people are mad about them.

I support AMBER Alerts – even if they wake me up on a work day

4 Things Parents Must Do to Keep Kids Safe Online

4 Things Parents Must Do to Keep Kids Safe Online

How to create and practice a fire escape plan that could save your family's life.

The Home Fire Drill that Could Save Your Family’s Life

Where to find a free car seat check in Texas - plus learn what to bring and what to expect to a child safety seat check-up

Where to Find a Free Child Safety Seat Check

There's been a LOT of talk in the media over the past few years about the dangers of contact sports, especially concussions. Many parents wonder, are contact sports safe for kids? Weighing the risks versus rewards of playing sports plus how to help protect your child.

Are Contact Sports Safe for Kids?

How often to replace smoke detectors in your home, plus the best types of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to keep your family safe.

How Often Do You Need to Replace Smoke Detectors

You would never dream of leaving fireworks on the counter where kids could reach them. But what about vitamins? Medicine storage tips to keep kids safe.

The Hidden Danger in Your Home

You might see the horror stories on Facebook, but is slime actually dangerous?? 4 important tips to make slime safely and enjoy this fun kids activity!

How to Make Slime Safely

Do you know the first steps to protect your family privacy online? 4 things that many people don't know that can jeopardize their safety.

How to Protect Your Family Privacy Online