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Q&A: Is it safe to use bug spray?

Heavy-duty bug spray isn’t necessary for everyday use, such as at backyard picnics or barbeques.

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Pesticide safety

Although scary due to the varying time frame of noticeable effects, there are ways to reduce pesticide exposure for your child.

girl playing with slime

Q&A: Is it safe to play with slime made from borax?

Like most kids these days, my daughter loves making slime. The recipe she uses calls for borax and glue. Is it safe to play with this slime?

Group of teens with computer

Dangers large and small lurk in kids’ online challenges

Condom-snorting, Tide pod chewing and hot pepper eating are just a few of the crazy online challenges that teens are in to. But is it really worth risking your life to gain a few more likes and/or views?

Children at the fireplace

How to protect children from carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a silent household danger that can affect anybody. Learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.