The wildfires in Alberta’s Jasper National Park have been burning for weeks. They are truly a tragic part of the Canadian landscape. As recently reported by Zac Delaney of the Edmonton Journal, “the status of the fire is still out of control and burning approximately 34,000 hectares and spanning more than 30 kilometres.” Albertans are…
Taking care of kids is an important responsibility that can help you to learn many skills. They include patience, problem-solving, responsibility, communication, time management, active listening and practicing safety. Babysitting can also be quite challenging if you are dealing with misbehaviours. Many people think that when a child misbehaves, they are doing it on purpose….
Babies who are aged between 6 and 12 months are more than just incredibly adorable human beings. They’re also individuals who are experiencing fascinating phases of rapid growth and discovery. During these extremely early stages of life, infants develop a bunch of new skills. We’re talking about sitting up, crawling, babbling and exploring their world…
Toddlers who are between the ages of one and three are just so cute, aren’t they? These little humans offer us such joy in the way they sweetly explore just about everything they see. Eager to discover the world around them, toddlers seem to have boundless energy and curiosity. In these early life stages, children…
We’ve all come across social media posts like this. It includes a photograph of a small child. The caption reads something along the lines of “We just found this child all alone. The police say that no one has reported him missing. Please share this post so we can find his parents.” At first glance,…
Once upon a time, parents were able to breathe sighs of relief whenever their children returned home from being out with friends. We considered our homes to be comfortable and safe locations. In 2024, one can be in the so-called comforts of home but still be presented with numerous dangers. Social media has enabled our…
What exactly is a tick? Well, it rhymes with “ick” so that should give you your first clue. Parts of the arachnid family along with spiders, mites and scorpions, ticks are little eight-legged bloodsuckers. They live by feeding on the blood of both humans and animals. Tick Talk reports that there are over 40 species…
It is quite difficult to conjure up anything that is more horrifying and depraved than the idea of a grown adult manipulating and taking advantage of a child. That is putting it mildly. Parents have long had to concern themselves about their children’s safety when they’re going to school or playing in the park. But,…
The SOS 4 Kids team strongly advocates for online safety. It’s just one of the many topics that we include in our My Safe Life and Home Alone personal safety programs. Due to today’s widespread obsession with online gaming and social media, it’s imperative that parents are wary of who their children are interacting with…
“Don’t talk to strangers!” This popular piece of parental advice was received by the vast majority of us when we were growing up. However, there is so much more that can be added to the warning. People who have bad intentions (we refer to them as “tricky people”) find various ways to endear themselves towards…
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