Safety Issues Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/child-teen-safety-issues/ Parenting articles, news and tips on raising happy, healthy, successful kids and teens. Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:18:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CDI_Butterfly-100x100.png Safety Issues Archives - Child Development Institute https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/child-teen-safety-issues/ 32 32 A Comprehensive Guide to Finding a Reliable Babysitter: Ensuring Peace of Mind for Every Parent https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/a-comprehensive-guide-to-finding-a-reliable-babysitter-ensuring-peace-of-mind-for-every-parent/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:18:36 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55862 As a parent, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world, especially when it comes to finding a reliable babysitter. After all, our children’s […]

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]]> Empowering Child Independence: Balancing Autonomy and Safety https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/development/empowering-child-independence-balancing-autonomy-and-safety/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 13:37:39 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55838 Parents want to protect their children and keep them safe. However, it’s also essential to foster independence and allow them to grow into capable, self-reliant […]

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]]> Parenting Tips for Protecting Children & Teens from Cyberbullying https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/bullying/parenting-tips-for-protecting-children-teens-from-cyberbullying/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:54:15 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55818 In today’s digital age, parents play a vital role in protecting their children and teens from cyberbullying. With the prevalence of digital devices and the […]

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]]> Halloween Safety: Your Ultimate Parent’s Guide to a Spooktacular Night  https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/holiday-seasonal-family/halloween-safety-your-ultimate-parents-guide-to-a-spooktacular-night/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:41:12 +0000 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/?p=55655 Hey parents! Halloween is right around the corner, and we all know that means it’s time for some spooktacular trick-or-treating! But before your little ones […]

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]]> How to Help Your Teenager Improve Their Body Image https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/help-teenager-improve-body-image/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:48:38 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=33292 Everyday, teenage boys and girls are bombarded by unrealistic portrayals of beauty and masculinity.  These visual assaults come from advertising companies by way of social […]

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]]> Sled Safety for Children https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/sled-safety-for-children/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:38:09 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=9736 Remember sledding as a child? Safety was probably the furthest thing from your mind! Over the years, parents have smartened up and know that sledding […]

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]]> Halloween Safety Tips https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/holiday-seasonal-family/halloween-safety-tips/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/parenting_today/?p=1086 Halloween is a fun event for children, but it can be treacherous if you don’t know how to keep them safe. Children love dressing up […]

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]]> 4 Social Media Apps that All Parents Should Know About in 2018 https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/children-media-safety/4-social-media-apps-that-all-parents-should-know-about-in-2018/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:50:08 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39912 With new social media applications launched every day, it’s often difficult for parents to stay informed and monitor which are the safest and which are […]

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]]> Keep Your Kids Safe: Tips to Avoid the Biggest Dangers https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/children-media-safety/keep-your-kids-safe-tips-to-avoid-the-biggest-dangers/ Thu, 21 Jun 2018 15:45:13 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39833       Being a parent always comes with a certain amount of anxiety. Today, the news is full of horrific tales of school shootings […]

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]]> How to Avoid Losing Your Child in a Public Place https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/how-to-avoid-losing-your-child-in-a-public-place/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:36:23 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=39510 For a parent, there are few worse experiences than losing sight of a young child in a public place, such as a mall or a […]

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]]> 4 School Bus Safety Lessons for Kids https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-safety-issues/4-school-bus-safety-lessons-for-kids/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:21:32 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38677   School bus safety has been at the forefront of the news lately.  Despite the recent media attention, school buses are actually a relatively safe […]

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]]> 6 Things Parents Need to Know About Teenagers and Drugs https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-teen-safety-issues/6-things-parents-need-to-know-about-teenagers-and-drugs/ Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:00:13 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38682   Every teenager goes through a critical period in their teens when they discover drugs. Some ignore the temptation, some try drugs and move on, […]

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]]> 10 Ways to Keep Your Family Safe Online https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/parenting/10-ways-to-keep-your-family-safe-online/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:24:02 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=38584   by Kari Ann Fallon While it may seem harmless, the Internet poses plenty of financial and security dangers to the average family. 1. Watermark […]

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]]> Tips to Keep Kids Safe While Trick or Treating https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/tips-to-keep-kids-safe-while-trick-or-treating/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:06:01 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=35762 Halloween is supposed to be a fun time for kids, when they get to dress up, go trick or treating, receive candy and simply have […]

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]]> How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/how-to-keep-your-child-active-during-summer-break/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 19:00:26 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34506   Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it […]

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]]> Protect Your Kids From the Summer Sun With These Easy Tips https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/child-activities/protect-your-kids-from-the-summer-sun-with-these-easy-tips/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:00:40 +0000 http://dev.mainelyseo.com/cdi-upgrade/?p=34899 Everybody loves summertime activities with the kids splashing in the pool, outdoor adventures and maybe some time at the beach or the lake. Beware, though: […]

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