By Janice Robinson-Celeste Your toddler spots the open dresser drawers and starts climbing them like a ladder. You’ve babyproofed the outlets and cabinets, but that dresser, and any TV sitting on it, may still need one important safety check: furniture tip-over safety. Quick Review Anchor dressers, bookcases, and televisions to the wall. Keep TVs off […]
Quick Review The Benadryl challenge encourages taking large amounts of diphenhydramine, the ingredient in Benadryl, to experience hallucinations. Over-the-counter medicines can cause severe poisoning when taken in large amounts. Store medicines securely, check quantities, and talk with your child about online challenges. If you suspect an overdose, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 right […]
Audio Player: Placeholder for the article audio. The audio file will be added before publication. By Janice Robinson-Celeste When your teen says, “We’re just using Discord to talk while we play,” it can sound like a simple extension of game night. But on October 15, 2026, Florida’s attorney general filed a lawsuit alleging the platform […]
Quick Review “Bell to bell” generally means students cannot access personal devices from the start of the school day until dismissal. Boston Public Schools has proposed a broader policy that would include personal phones, laptops, and smartwatches, but the proposal still needs a School Committee vote. Students’ concerns about reaching family during an emergency deserve […]
Audio: Audio version coming soon. Quick Review Treat 6 PM as a safety checkpoint, not a universal curfew. The early-evening period is a higher-risk time for child pedestrians. Plan a familiar route, add reflective details and flashlights, and walk with younger children. For older kids going without you, agree on a route, buddy plan, and […]
By Janice Robinson-Celeste Illustrative image; refer to the CPSC notices for details about the recalled products. Quick Review Two products sold on Amazon were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on October 8, 2026: PACEARTH U-type swing seats and ONTHEWEI infant bath seats, model MY002. The swing seats can break and cause […]
