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Buckle Up: It’s MY Law

“Is everyone buckled?” I can’t even count how many times my mom asked that question before pulling out of the driveway or parking lot. She often didn’t even start the car until all of our buckles were latched. You’d think that with all the statistics out there on how many lives are saved by wearing seat belts, people would buckle up without a thought. Heck, even if they don’t care about saving their lives, you’d think people would buckle up to avoid getting a hefty ticket. Prior to having a baby, my husband and I always buckled; however, we didn’t … Continue reading →

When They are Able to Un-do, Unbuckle, and Climb Over

As a new parent, you may have spent hours or days “child-proofing” your home. You figured out how to keep your child constrained and sequestered and provide for his safety and well-being. At some point, however, most children figure out how to get around much of that childproofing. They learn how to unbuckle the stroller belt and the seat belt, they figure out how to climb over the baby gates, and how to pry the safety caps off the electrical outlets. It can be scary and overwhelming trying to figure out what to do with the child who has discovered … Continue reading →