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Safety and Injury Prevention for Children

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Toy Safety

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Water Safety for Parents

Firearm Safety for Parents

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Keeping Children Safe in and Around Water

Always supervise your child in the water, even if he or she knows how to swim. And if possible, learn CPR.

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Teaching Children Pedestrian Safety

Most adults know the rules of walking safely on the road. But children have to be taught how to stay safe. This sheet tells you how to teach your child to be a safe pedestrian.

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Playground Safety

A great way to help kids be healthy is to have them get outside and play. Playgrounds are a good place to start. But playgrounds can have safety hazards. Every year, thousands of children are injured on playgrounds, and some are even killed. This sheet tells you how to keep your kids safe on the playground.

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Toy Safety

From blocks and dolls to puzzles and games, toys can be fun and educational for children. But they can present safety hazards as well. As a parent, you need to be aware of toy safety issues for children of all ages. This sheet explains these issues and suggests ways to keep your children safe while playing with toys.

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Safety and Injury Prevention for Children

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Keeping Children Safe in and Around Water

Teaching Children Pedestrian Safety

Playground Safety

Toy Safety

Safety and Injury Prevention for Children

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Related Articles

Keeping Children Safe in and Around Water

Teaching Children Pedestrian Safety

Playground Safety

Toy Safety