Embrace Life by Buckling Up [Video]

Last updated on February 26th, 2022 at 08:20 pmIt never ceases to amaze me how many people do not use their seat belts while driving or riding as a passenger, even with all the statistics and evidence that proves the risk of severe and/or fatal injuries is immensely higher for those who do not buckle up. As a registered nurse, I’ve seen too much to ever think of being in a moving vehicle without... 

7 Prevention Steps to Reduce Child Deaths from Hot Cars

Last updated on July 17th, 2021 at 09:21 pmThirty-eight children, on average, die each year from heat stroke after being left in or becoming trapped in a hot car, according to KidsandCars.org, a website dedicated to improving child safety around and in cars. Unfortunately, in 2010 the number of children who died was 49 and there have already been numerous deaths this year, only part of the way through... 

Computer Vision Syndrome: Can Tech Harm Your Family’s Vision?

Last updated on May 4th, 2020 at 12:13 pm *Editor’s Note: Given the extensive amount of time many of our families are spending “sheltering in place”, it seemed like the right time to revisit MomRN’s article on Computer Vision Syndrome. Stay Safe Everyone! In today’s technological society, most of us have become accustomed to using multiple devices that have screens... 

The Benefits of Volunteering as a Family

Last updated on June 7th, 2014 at 10:45 pmLooking for ways to keep your kids busy and entertained during summer vacation? Consider volunteering as a family. There are many opportunities available for adults and kids to volunteer together to support a cause or make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteerism has many benefits for families and especially for children. Spending time volunteering... 

Tips for Potty Training Success

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:28 pmWhether you call it potty training, toilet training, or toilet learning, teaching a child to use the toilet instead of diapers is a big task for both the parents and one that can cause a lot of frustration if you aren’t prepared ahead of time. MomRN recently shared several tips for potty training success on Great Day Green Country (Fox 23, Tulsa). First,... 

Keeping Teens Safe on New Year’s Eve

Last updated on March 9th, 2018 at 11:21 amDo you know what your teenager’s plans are for celebrating New Year’s Eve? Will he be going out with friends or attending a party? Will she be driving or riding with other teenagers? Have you made a plan for keeping your teenager safe during and after the festivities? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the...