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During the summer, playgrounds are kids’ ultimate sanctuaries. This playtime is essential, of course—but to maximize the fun, we want to keep our children as safe as possible. Below, we highlight six tips to keep your kids safe on the playground. Check Out the Playground First Around 200,000 children suffer from playground accidents annually, so you want […]

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Keeping kids safe during the summer is a major concern of parents everywhere. While these hotter months are filled with fun, it’s still important to take the necessary safety precautions. Check out these tips to make sure your kids spend their summer break having fun and staying in tip-top shape. Always apply sunscreen This is […]

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  Most adults over 30 never had to deal with cyberbullying because it’s a fairly new thing. For young people in America it’s a very real, very scary part of life. Stopbullying.gov says that 20% of girls and 10% of boys are the target of cyberbullying at some point in school. It was the mid […]

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When summer comes, you’ll want to be prepared for anything. If you’re taking your boat out on the water, remember these boating safety tips for a safe and fun voyage. 1. Prepare the proper safety equipment. Ensuring the safety of all individuals aboard your board should be your primary concern. The following list explains some […]

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Alcohol mixes well with a lot of things—weddings, Memorial Day, and many other special events. For all the situations in which alcohol plays a role in, there is one line you should never cross: driving while under the influence. Alcohol diminishes nearly every vital component required to drive, including reaction time, coordination, vision, and judgement. […]

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Identity theft is one of those distant concerns that many people never really worry about. However, 1 in 15 people ends up facing the unfortunate reality of identity theft. If you’re one of these people, here are some steps that will help you recover from identity theft. Warning Signs The “red flags rule” for identity […]

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  You may not give it much thought as you scroll through your Instagram feed, but social media poses many dangers. Our society has become reliant on the speed and ease of communication and connection that social media has introduced to our lives. However, we should be wary of this easy access to information about […]

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The world is full of ways to be distracted. If you’re not careful, the bright light of a distant billboard, the blaring music you’re jamming out to, or your friend’s text message may lead you into a dangerous situation. If you want to protect yourself and others from injury, avoid all these distracted driving behaviors. […]

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Hosted by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield, “Live Rescue” follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls A&E announced March 13, 2019 that the cable television network has partnered with Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company, the team behind the groundbreaking […]

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Gang culture in Chicago has turned the city into America’s murder capital – but only 25% of murders there are actually solved. Violence in Chicago has now become so extreme, people are actively living in trauma. Unreported World meets the rival gangs and the individuals trying to ‘interrupt’ this pattern of violence and killings. Unreported […]

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