Childhood Safety

By Kristina Cappetta

Find out everything you should do when treating first-degree burns, second-degree burns and third-degree burns.

Learn how to tell when cuts and bruises are serious, and what you should do to treat them.

Read these tips on how to make a sling or a splint out of everyday items.

Learn how to bandage injuries -- from head wounds to toe wounds.

Learn how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and you could save a life.

Follow these steps to properly clean and dress wounds, and learn how to stop bleeding.

Learn the correct way to take a pulse.

If there is a child under the age of 12 in your household, these first-aid items are a must.

Learn what items are a must for your home first-aid kit.

Follows these rules if you are ever faced with a medical emergency.

Learn the ABC's of CPR and you might save someone's life.

Learn what you can do to keep your children safe while they're surfing the Web.

Teach your children how to stay safe and protected on the streets.

Find helpful tips on how to talk to your child about inappropriate touching and behavior.

Read tips on preparing and storing foods safely during the summer heat.

Make a habit of protecting your child's skin. Read these tips on how to prevent sunburn and skin damage.

Read what you can do to help prevent school violence and to protect your child from it.

When your child seems unwell, it may not be due to germs. The cause could be environmental hazards in the school.