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Many fire deaths occur between midnight and 4 a.m., when the family is asleep. Fire produces smoke and gases that can numb your senses. If a fire breaks out, you may not wake up, or you may not be able to think clearly. That’s why you need a smoke detector. This will sound an alarm when a fire starts. Then you can get your family to safety. … [Read more...] about Use a Smoke Alarm

Gather your children. Leave your home right away. Forget about what you’re wearing. Don’t grab valuables. Just get your family out. Never open a door that feels hot. A hot door may mean a fire is blazing on the other side. If you open the door, you could be killed by the heat and smoke. Try another escape route. Or call for help. In a smoky area, crawl on the floor. … [Read more...] about What To Do in Case of Fire

A fire can start in many areas of your home. Once started, a fire can rage out of control. Protect your family. Prevent fire before it starts. Guard against these hazards. Smoking: Most deaths in home fires are caused by careless smoking. Someone falls asleep in bed with a lit cigarette. Or someone leaves a cigarette on the edge of a table. Don’t let anyone … [Read more...] about Prevent Fires and Burns

Fred and Ramona are getting ready for Jacob’s entry into  toddlerhood. Their baby seems to be mastering new skills every day. Yesterday he was trying to pull himself up at the kitchen table. Today he’s pushing a chair around the living room—and  walking! He’s not steady on his feet, but Ramona and Fred know that he’ll soon be harder to … [Read more...] about Growing Up Big and Strong

All parents have days when they feel bad. Lots of things can go wrong. Your baby may be sick. You may feel tired after school or work. You may wish you weren’t tied down to a baby. You may feel scared about paying your bills. Everybody feels bad sometimes. Learning to cope with these feelings is part of living a healthy life. If you feel so bad … [Read more...] about When You Feel Bad