Super Summer Safety Strategies

By Becky | May 22, 2019
S'mores ingredients are laid out on a wooden board: a stack of marshmallows, chocolate pieces, and a graham cracker. An outdoors campfire is blurred in the background, with a red and white checkered cloth underneath.

Families spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer months. Safety first is a good motto. Whether swimming at the lake or pool, roasting marshmallows over a fire or biking, you’ll find tips to make the family activities a bit more secure. And don’t forget the first-aid kit when you and the crew are…

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No Helmet, No Wheels

By Becky | July 10, 2013
A cyclist in an orange helmet and backpack rides a matching bike down the street. Clad in a dark jacket and jeans, they are captured in motion from the side, set against a blurred urban backdrop.

A number of years ago Scott, my husband, came home from work later than usual due to an accident. He was not involved but was the first one on the scene. A few blocks from our home he came upon a woman sprawled out on the side of the road, her bicycle twisted beside her…

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