Every member of the family should play a part in developing a family escape plan and practicing fire drills. Everyone first must know what escape route to take out of the house as soon as a smoke alarm sounds. Determine who will take responsibility for little, aged,...

Sometimes it's the parents' turn to go out—once they've found a loving and reliable babysitter. Whether a teenager or a senior citizen, the sitter you choose must be able to respond to any emergency calmly and effectively. Before hiring sitters, check their references...

In a crowd, if you don't keep your hand clasped to your 2- or 3-year-old, you could easily lose your child. Just in case, take the precaution of dressing your little one in bright colors. Available today (but not foolproof) are electronic devices that help you track...

Whether riding on the back of a parent’s bike or pedaling one of their own, most children love the experience of bicycle riding. And for some families, a bicycle may...