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Edmond Fire Department schedules Children's Safety Challenge for June Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Edmond Fire Department will host the two-day Children's Safety Challenge twice in June. The sessions are open to children ages 4 through 7. Read More
Throwing money at DHS isn't the answer Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 Regarding “At DHS, culture change needed more than money” (Our Views, May 8): A few years ago I attempted to reach a social worker, only to find out the worker didn't have voice mail. It's my understanding now if case workers contact you, you may only contact them once in 24 hours. It could take days to touch... Read More
Secrecy inhibits child abuse reforms in Oklahoma, other states, report finds Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 A culture of secrecy in Oklahoma and many other states is hindering efforts to reduce child abuse deaths and serious injuries, according to a report by a national child advocacy organization. Read More
2012 Chevrolet Traverse Updated: Thu, Dec 15, 2011 For the Thanksgiving holidays, we had a 2012 Chevrolet Traverse for our test-drive vehicle. The Traverse is categorized in various ways, but is generally known as a Midsize crossover SUV. It holds a 5-star safety rating, is affordable, has a lot of room for 7 or 8 passengers and their stuff. U.S.News & World... Read More
Practice child passenger safety Published: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 One of the most disturbing things we see is unsecured children riding in a vehicle. Often, the children are standing up in the backseat, sitting on someone’s lap, or even sitting in the floorboard of the vehicle. We’ve seen it all! Children rely on the parents, guardians or the operator of the vehicle to... Read More
Know how to use a child restraint properly Updated: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 What is “properly adjusted”? I’m glad you asked. Your vehicle’s manual is a good reference. In general, the lap belt should fit snugly over your hips, not high across your stomach. The shoulder belt should go over your shoulder and across your body diagonally. It should never be worn under your arm. Read More
Oklahoma babysitter charged with child endangerment after five-year-old's beating Updated: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 BARTLESVILLE — A 37-year-old Bartlesville babysitter was charged with child endangerment in a case involving a 5-year-old who was critically injured at her home. The Washington County District Attorney’s Office on Monday filed a charge of child endangerment by permitting abuse against Lydia Christine Larson,... Read More
Tips for parents, children about summer camp sexual abuse Published: Wed, May 4, 2011 While no camp is immune from the possibility of sexual abuse, there are steps parents can take to ensure their child is safe. Following are five things that can help the situation, according to Jackie Humans, an expert on bullying. Read More
Event offers interactive water safety education to kindergarteners Published: Mon, Mar 28, 2011 Wee Water Wahoo is an event designed to teach children -- and adults -- water safety. Each year, many children drown while playing in water. Drowning is the second highest cause of unintentional death to children in Oklahoma. In 2008, Oklahoma lost 19 children under the age of 17 due to accidental drowning.... Read More
Oklahoma failing to protect kids in state custody Updated: Thu, Mar 17, 2011 A national watchdog group released a report Thursday charging the Oklahoma Department of Human Services with failing to protect children in state custody from abuse or neglect. The study, released by New York-based Children’s Rights, states DHS waited weeks, or in some cases months, to respond to abuse or... Read More
DIY or call in the pros? Some babyproofing basics Updated: Tue, Dec 28, 2010 Making some adjustments can help improve safety for little ones. Read More
Online safety: Tips for parents and kids Updated: Wed, Oct 27, 2010 Parents’ concerns about Internet safety used to be confined to the computer. Today, kids have more access to the Internet through smart phones and gaming devices so the potential for cyberbullying is greater than ever. Read More
AAA urges parents to keep their young children in rear-facing child car seats longer Updated: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 Recommendation has been shown to reduce injury and death among infants and toddlers. Read More
Keeping kids safe online Updated: Tue, Mar 23, 2010 For anyone with children or teenagers in the house, it's no surprise that being online is the in thing to do. According to research studies conducted by The Nielson Company, approximately 16 million U.S. children ages two to 11 are active online. This shows an 18 percent increase over the past five years, while the... Read More
Parts Dept.: Aftermarket action Updated: Thu, Jul 30, 2009 Those founding Fords Henry and Edsel - The Creation of the Ford Empire, by Richard Bak (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 313 pages), delves into the background of one of the most famous inventor/moguls the world has ever known. Bak, who has also written books about former President Abraham Lincoln, aviator Charles... Read More
Dying Too Young: Phone numbers, web sites for help Updated: Sat, Mar 28, 2009 Some numbers to call and Web sites to visit for help: * Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline — (800) 522-3511 * Heartline Crisis Helpline — (800) SUICIDE * Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault — (405) 524-0700 or www.ocadvsa.org * Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth —... Read More
Drag boat races need volunteers Updated: Fri, Jul 6, 2007 More than 100 volunteers are needed July 13-15 for the Ozarka Bricktown Nationals Drag Boat Races. This year's event will benefit Safe Kids Oklahoma. Patricia Wimberley, development director for Safe Kids Oklahoma, said volunteers will get free admission and parking. Every aspect of the races, from the ticket... Read More
Hunter urges Fallin to cancel event Published: Wed, Oct 4, 2006 WASHINGTON - Democratic congression- al candidate David Hunter on Tuesday called on his Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin, to cancel a planned fund-raiser with House Speaker Dennis Hastert amid questions about the speaker's handling of the e-mail scandal involving former Rep. Mark Foley. Hunter, mounting... Read More
United Way sets 'fair share' Updated: Tue, Jul 11, 2006 United Way of Central Oklahoma officials said the "fair share" allocated to 56 nonprofit partner agencies this year is $9 million. United Way added two new agencies to its partnership list -- A Chance to Change Foundation, which provides substance abuse treatment to low-income families, and Oklahoma Safe Kids... Read More
Safety group loans life jackets to kids at 34 state lakes Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 To prevent childhood and adolescent drownings, Safe Kids Oklahoma this summer is continuing to offer free life jackets on loan for use at all 34 state lakes. The life jackets are intended for Oklahomans younger than age 14. It's the 10th consecutive year for the life-preserver project. In 2005, the Oklahoma Child... Read More
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