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Boating safety for kids

In 2013, 77 percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those who drowned, 84 percent were not wearing a life jacket.

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Keeping kids safe in open water

These resources can help keep children and teens safe in and around the water this summer season and beyond.

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Q&A: How can I avoid toddler tantrums on a long flight?

There are a few things you can do to avoid toddler tantrums on flights. One is to try to prevent as much as possible, and the other is handling your own response in the moment should a tantrum occur.

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How to safely avoid bug bites

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

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Treating poison ivy and poison oak rashes in kids

If your child has been exposed to poison ivy, wash the area and apply calamine lotion or a hydrocortisone cream.