A recent tragedy took the lives of three young children in Minnesota. While the story is heart-wrenching, the lesson from this misfortune should be discussed in our homes so it doesn’t happen again. On Sunday, October 4, 2015, three children under the age of 7 were caught in a house fire due to an oven… Read More »
Fact: Drunk driving is stupid. Fact: Drunk driving is irresponsible. Fact: Drunk driving is dangerous. However, what if we told you that “drugged driving” is equally as stupid, irresponsible and dangerous? Would you believe us? It’s true. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety Association performed a study that proves that… Read More »
Living in the south has its perks. The mild temperatures allow front porch solace and sweet tea sipping for the majority of the year. However, when dangerous weather does hit the south, the safety of family, friends and neighbors should be the upmost importance. We have entered hurricane season and we are already feeling remnants… Read More »
As we age, there are more and more risks that hover over us. The visits to the doctor seem more frequent. The simple tasks of daily life seem a bit more strenuous. And the accidents that occur can be life changing. For the older generation, the risks of slips and falls become more frequent than… Read More »
As parents we entrust our schools, transportation systems and officials to keep our children safe at all times. Unfortunately, accidents happen and we can’t control the unexplainable dangers our children may face. A horrific scene on Monday left a five-year-old kindergartener dead when his own school bus struck him. The accident occurred when the bus… Read More »
Simple devices hang in our homes to give us a sense of security. We rely on them to keep us safe and notify us when something is wrong. According to the National Fire Protection Association, ninety-six percent (96%) of all homes in the United State have at least one smoke alarm. However, almost five million… Read More »
We all tend to repeat the same behavior. And for most of us we tend to repeat our daily routine because it is second nature—even comfortable. However, what if those routines are ones we should be paying more attention to? For example, when you leave your house each morning—do you look behind your shoulder even… Read More »
While school doors have opened, the upcoming Labor Day holiday allows families to take one last mini-vacation before the fall weather hits, extra-curricular activities bombard the calendar and projects at work are nearing their deadlines. The three day weekend is a much needed break for all—especially those who work day in and day out to… Read More »
The school year is officially underway! Parents are breathing a bit easier as morning routines have become more efficient; while the kids are becoming more comfortable at school. It is normal for both parents and children to feel a bit jittery as the new school year begins, but hopefully as time passes, all parties will… Read More »
The state of Georgia is being praised by other states for recent efforts to reduce accidents involving trucks. Michigan is one of many states that have recently applauded the peach state for acknowledging the dangers and repercussions of the trucking industry on their local highways. Governor Nathan Deal proposed that the state of Georgia employ… Read More »