Safety For School-Age Kids | Make Safe Happen

This is a time when your child will try to prove his or her independence, and will take bigger risks. Injuries from drowning, falls, fires, and bike accidents are top concerns, so it’s important they learn to stay safe, while still letting them be kids. At this age, their well-being is still in your hands, so teach and remind them to explore the world safely.

Preparing For Open Water Swimming

Helmet Safety: WHAT TO WEAR WHEN YOU'RE ON WHEELS

Kids on Bicycles: Riding Safely

The Right Bike: Size, Brakes, Wheels, and More

The Safer Ways To Skateboard And Scoot

What To Know About Wheelie Shoes & Skates

Strollers: Every Kid’s First Ride

Running And Wheeling: How To Jog With Strollers

5 Toxic Products to Put On Your Watch List

Furniture & TV Tip-Overs: Keeping Everything in Place

Bounce Houses: The Safe Way to Play

Burns & Scalds: Surprising Dangers, Simple Tips

Bunk beds: Knowing Their Risks

Toy Safety: Keeping Playtime Safe

Decks and Porches: Safety in Your Outdoor Space

Driveway Safety: Protecting Kids From Car Back-overs

Keeping Vapes and Refills Away From Kids

Household Poisons: Out of Sight, Locked up Tight

Halloween: Staying safe on the spookiest day of the year

Pretty Colors. Pretty Shapes. Laundry Packets Can Be Pretty Dangerous.

Lead Poisoning: Take The Extra Steps To Avoid It

Stair Safety: The Right Steps to Protect Your Kids

Swim Safely: Water Safety Starts Here

Car Seats: Keeping Precious Cargo Safe

Booster Seats: Keeping Bigger Kids Safe On The Road

Fire Safety: What to know. What to do.

Home Fire Drill: Have you practiced with your family?

Home Smoke Alarms: Your First Line of Defense

Protecting Kids from Common Farm Hazards

Farm Animal Safety: Slow and Steady

Keeping Kids Clear of Hazardous Materials on the Farm

Fun on the Farm: Playtime Safety for Kids

Medicine Safety: The Right Dose of Caution

Heatstroke: Always Check Your Back Seat

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Sounding The Alarm on a Silent Killer

Keeping Your Swim Area Safe

STRANGULATION RISKS: WINDOW CORDS AND OTHER STRINGS

Window Safety: Keeping Children Safely Inside

How to Identify and Prevent Dry Drowning