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I hope it’s finally getting sunny where you are, because next week is National Playground Safety Week, which is a great time to take your kids to the local playground. But it being Safety Week and all, it’s also a good time to make sure all the playground equipment passes your own safety inspection. Courtesy of All Home Security, here are five things parents should look for:

1. Safeguard Against Falls
According to the National Program for Playground Safety, 70 percent of all playground injuries are related to falls. Playground surfaces should be forgiving materials, such as mulch, sand, rubber mats or tiles. To prevent falls, consistently inspect steps, stairs and ladders on the playground and install guardrails or barriers around any platform over 2.5 feet high.
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Traveling with your laptop can make your time at your destination much more convenient. But travelers need to keep airport and network security safety mind. In this article, I would like to highlight, both, what to do while going through airport security and moving through the airport; as well: how you can protect yourself and your data while or after you reach at your destination.

At the airport and in-flight

Many people often wonder which is safer: stashing your laptop in your check-in baggage or taking it with you through security? The latter, carrying on your laptop is much more preferable and is definitely safer as it allows it to be always with you. (Not only that, but most luggage-handlers are not going to use the extra care in handling your suitcase; and it will be more prone to damage, i.e. being tossed down the jet way willy-nilly.)
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The age-old rite of passage, spring break, is right around the corner and college kids across the country are starting to plan trips that are usually filled with an abundance of sun, alcohol, and sex. For many young girls, this is their first trip away from Mom and Dad’s watchful eye and a chance to cut loose. While most will return from these trips with merely some great stories to tell their friends, the sad reality is that some will make some regrettable choices and even put themselves in dangerous situations.
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There are many important considerations when preparing your child for elementary school. After Kindergarten, they will have developed new skills to help prepare them for the next step, first grade, and it’s a big step that you can help them with. Ultimately they must take those steps themselves, but you can support and guide them as much as possible.
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Is your young child excited to be going to their first birthday party? Or maybe you want to throw the perfect party for your son or daughter but don’t know what kind of games you should buy? Birthday parties are usually jam-packed full of activities to keep the kids busy throughout the day.
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One of the biggest challenges for parents in today’s society has to do with teaching your kids about alcohol. With society putting certain pressures on today’s kids and there being a “right” way to enjoy alcohol, it can be hard to get a child to understand. Teaching your children about alcohol is important, though, because it will give them the foundation to use going forward when they have to answer the peer pressure of so-called friends. But what is the right way to do it? How should it be addressed so that the kids will know you are serious about the subject?
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It’s hard as parents to let children go to a friend’s house alone. But, there comes a time when parents are not invited to the play date anymore. In this case, parents must teach their children to be good guests. Let’s start with manners. A simple reminder to your child to say please and thank you always exudes good parenting. Furthermore, being polite at the dinner table will surely get your child another invite. Remind a child to eat as much of the food as possible even if it is something unfamiliar.
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Let’s be honest—most people look forward to St. Patrick’s Day for the drinking. The parades are great and pinching people for not wearing green is fun, but the event’s spirit rests at the bottom of a good bottle of whiskey and a few pints of Guinness. And Irish stereotypes aside, that’s as it should be. After all, the levity and good natured exuberance of St. Paddy’s help make it such a popular and care free celebration.

However, the greater levels alcohol consumption also make it a day to be responsible. Check out these five St. Patrick’s Day Safety tips to help you successfully navigate the hoopla and festivities on March 17th.
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Almost from the moment you learn that you’re pregnant, an overwhelming amount of information begins coming your way. There are so many new experiences and so many things to consider that it’s almost impossible to remember everything. And thanks to the internet, now even more information is available than ever before. One thing that many OB/GYNs don’t discuss with their patients, however, is newborn screening tests that are conducted when your baby is born.
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Bringing Your Family Closer Together

As the parent of a young child, your main concern is to teach them how to grow up to be responsible adults. The world of today can sometimes make this a little difficult. The television is one such item that can pull families apart. You, as a parent, must promote quality family time without the TV. The following are just a few ideas on what you and your family can do together.
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