We all know that healthcare in this country is expensive, but it’s not uncommon for someone to get a medical bill and be blown away. This is especially true when a minor injury can amount to tens of thousands of dollars to pay. One in five ER visits result in a bill that is...
The State of Florida says all children under the age of five are required to be harnessed in a car seat during travel in motor vehicles. Sounds simple, right? But it’s not. In fact, Florida traffic laws have an entire section dedicated to child restraint requirements in a motor vehicle, and every car...
Summer is around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about where your child will go when school lets out. Camps are a great place for children to make friends, try out new activities, and have fun while you are working – but are they safe? Unfortunately, accidents can happen even at...
Dog bites are a major cause of nonfatal injuries in Florida. Though non-life-threatening, dog bite injuries are particularly distressing because more often than not, a child will be the victim of the mauling. Sadly, even though the dog bite problem has been around for as long as humans have been living with dogs, there...
Summer’s coming, and this time of year is especially exciting for juniors and seniors in high school. They’re receiving college acceptance letters, planning for their future, and preparing for some of the biggest nights of their lives. Yes, we’re talking about prom and graduation. As a parent, you probably have your own concerns...
We’ve all seen depictions of drowning in TV and movies. The person in trouble shouts. They wave their arms. In short, they make a huge scene. Unfortunately, real-life drowning rarely looks this way. This matters, because according to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 750 children drown each year. In this post, we’re...
