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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Outdoor Safety

Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm

Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can be a lot for kids to handle. Here's how to help children feel less stressed.

Summer Safety (Topic Center)

Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe during summertime.

Sun Safety

By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.

Tick Bites

When a tick bites, the person won’t feel it happen. Always check your kids (and yourself) for ticks after spending time in the woods.

Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide

It's important to remove a tick as soon as possible. Follow these steps.

Tornadoes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared

Tornadoes can happen with little warning, but having a plan can make the idea of the storms less stressful for your whole family. Here are some tips.

Using Insect Repellents Safely

Most bug bites are harmless, but some can cause illness. Here’s how to use insect repellents safely.

Water Park Safety

Water parks are a lot of fun and a great way to spend time outside. Here's how kids can enjoy them safely.

Water Safety

Kids need constant supervision around water — whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here's how to keep them safe.

West Nile Virus

The threat of West Nile virus has made getting a mosquito bite a cause for concern. What is West Nile virus, and what can you do to prevent it?