Category: Public Information

Consumer Product Safety Commission Approves New Safety Regulations for Infant Tubs   According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), accidental death by drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five. While pools can be especially dangerous for children in this age group, infant tubs can be as well.[…]

How to be Avoid Furniture Tip-Overs while Reorganizing and other Safety Tips   As the weather changes and the warmer, spring season comes along many of us begin to reorganize, de-clutter, decorate and switch things around in our homes. Although “spring-cleaning” is a ritual for many families, it can also include some bumps, bruises or[…]

A new study has shown that when the fear center of the brain is more active, the chances of having a heart attack or stroke increases. The research indicates that stress is not only emotionally upsetting, but can directly affect a person’s chances of suffering a traumatic health event. Stress is generally understood as a[…]

A line of toys manufactured by internet-based company, CloudPets, has left the personal information of nearly 800,000 consumers exposed to hackers everywhere. The toys are stuffed animals that can record, store and then replay voice recordings that are created over the internet. More than 2 million consumer voice recordings have been exposed along with people’s[…]

Sensory play is an important aspect of childhood development. It is considered as any activity that stimulates the senses, such as hearing, sight, touch, taste or smell. When children participate in activities that utilize scientific processes, such as investigation, creation and exploration, their sensory development strengthens. Not only does sensory play engage a child’s senses,[…]