Safety Archives - Rise and Shine by Children's National

boy wearing a life jacket in swimming pool

Drowning prevention tips

August 3, 2026/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Fitness, Physical Activity, Safety, Spring Safety, Summer Safety/by Rise and Shine

Morag MacKay, Committee Chair for the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan, provides six tips for drowning prevention.

Mother putting sunscreen on child.

Bemotrizinol: A newly approved sunscreen for your children

July 10, 2026/in Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Right Highlight, Safety, Summer Safety/by Danielle Robbins

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a sunscreen ingredient that can prevent sunburn and skin damage.

toddler climbing out the window

Preventing window falls

April 11, 2026/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Household Risks, Right Highlight, Safety/by Rise and Shine

Even a fall from a two-story window can result in serious injury. Here are some ways to prevent window falls.

girl holding smartphone and using social media

Social media tips for parents

April 2, 2026/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Online, Parenting, Right Feature, Safety, Technology/by Rise and Shine

We’ve put together some social media tips for parents to help you and your kids navigate the online world.

Happy kids with toboggans

Top 10 winter safety tips for families

January 16, 2026/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Right Highlight, Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

Keep kids safe all winter long with these 10 essential winter safety tips for families, from outdoor play to travel and home safety.