by Caryn Smith | Oct 1, 2017 | Blog
By Amy Bollen, Safe Kids Southwest Florida Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than...
by Caryn Smith | Jul 1, 2017 | Blog
By Nancy M. Campbell, Safe Kids Southwest Florida (Photos: iStockphoto.com/Wavebreakmedia) Kids of all ages are hitting the streets on their skateboards, scooters, tricycles, bicycles and anything on wheels. Wait a minute! Before you get started, let’s go over...
by Caryn Smith | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
By Lloyd Adams, Safe Kids Southwest Florida (Photo: iStockphoto.com/NatesPics) Well it is that time of year again. The warm weather has arrived, the bathing suits are out and it is time to have some fun. What are two of the most popular past times? Grilling out and...
by Caryn Smith | May 1, 2017 | Blog
By Jamie Hoover, Safe Kids Southwest Florida Water safety starts with acknowledging that drowning can happen to any family. Understanding this is important in keeping our children safe. Keeping our children safe takes preparation and foresight. “I am prepared for the...
