Keeping Kids Safe

As a new parent, you are overwhelmed with taking care of your precious bundle of joy. The hospital is great about helping you learn the basics of feeding and changing your baby but what about washing your baby? It’s a fact that drowning is the leading cause of death in children under four and a bathtub drowning can happen in a matter of seconds. Parents often think bathtubs are safe for toddlers but supervision is still a must. Karen and Megan offer some important ideas to help you protect your little ones in the tub. A must listen for parents and caregivers of young children.

On a very special episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan share the personal stories that led to their passion for child safety. 14 years ago today, Karen lost her son Zachary Archer Cohn in a drain entrapment drowning. Today she shares the heartbreaking story that would lead to the creation of The ZAC Foundation for Children’s Safety. It is also a story of hope because from unspeakable tragedy comes a passion for keeping kids safe

This week, Karen and Megan talk to three time Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines. They preview the Olympics in Tokyo and give you a behind the scenes look into the competition. How has Covid-19 changed the Olympics? What are some of the best moments for the US Olympic swimming team. Have an athlete in the family? Rowdy gives some coaching to help your kids become world class athletes.

Many children struggle with food allergies and parents struggle with keeping their kids safe at school, at parties, and when traveling. Karen and Megan give you valuable tips to keep your children healthy and your food delicious. What precautions should you take when you host a party or send snacks to school?  What kind of food alternatives are available if your child has a dairy or nut allergy? You can still make food delicious and fun while keeping your kids safe so tune in to find out how.

We've all heard the importance of securing the flat screen TV, but do you know how to properly swaddle a newborn? What's a two step electrical outlet cover and do you need one? How do you properly secure furniture so kids can't tip them over as they become curious climbers (and the liquor cabinet when they become curious teens). Is Daddy's T-shirt the secret fix to calm down angry toddlers? Join Karen and Megan as they give you valuable life saving tips to child proof your children when they're little and when they're older!

As the unofficial start to summer arrives, Karen and Megan present a special podcast with tips for parents to keep their kids safe after so many months of being out of the water. Do you have a designated water watcher at your backyard party? What kind of devices will keep your kids safe? What are the basics of pool safety? Get the answers to these questions and learn important tips to keep your kids safe as you get ready for an endless summer of swimming, splashing, and safety!

Summer Camp can be a time of amazing enrichment for your children...and a break for you! But it can also be a time of anxiety especially when water safety is concerned. What do you need to do as a parent to make sure your kids have the most exciting summer? How vital are swim lessons and just how young can your kids be to dip their toes into the water? Join Karen and Megan as they give you all the safety tips you need to make this an endless summer.

Megan returns from Florida with the answer to the question on everyone's mind: was this a vacation or a trip? How did she handle airline travel in the midst of the infamous spring break surge? What do you need to know to keep your kids safe at the beach? Just how vital are lifeguards? Join Karen and Megan as they help you make every minute of your vacation a safe and fun experience so you have nothing but happy memories for the scrapbook.