Keeping Your Home Safe this Fall

The beginning of fall is always a treat. It brings pumpkin spice lattes, cooler weather, cozy sweaters, pumpkin patches and the start of a few holiday-packed months. However, sometimes the change in weather can lead to some changes in our home.  Though we won’t see snow this fall season (or any season in Florida for that

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How Heavy Backpacks Can Harm Kids’ Backs

In the morning rush to make it to school in time, you may have grabbed your child’s backpack and realized it was unusually heavy. Backpacks today are jammed full of books, notebooks and electronic devices - how much is too much?  Just How Heavy Are Those Backpacks?  As expected, average backpack weight increases with age,

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Keeping Kids Safe Around Water

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and the second leading cause for children ages 5-14. Despite being largely preventable, it often happens quickly and silently, with devastating consequences. Parents, caregivers and communities must remain vigilant and proactive to protect children from this tragedy.  Young children are naturally curious and lack

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