It’s true, summer is almost over. So, I have an idea. Let’s forget about all the things we had to do to get ready for the school year and finish out the summer in style with a great Labor Day weekend, with fun for kids and adults alike. Labor Day Fun! First, a very brief history on Labor Day. … [Read more...]
Forgotten Baby Syndrome
Summer Heat + Kids + Cars = Danger Each summer, children die unnecessary and heartbreaking deaths when they are accidentally left in a vehicle that heats up quickly. It is surprisingly easy to forget about baby in the backseat when thrown off your routine, daydreaming or simply dealing with … [Read more...]
June is National Safety Month
Since I talk about safety every month, I thought I would try to come up with some ideas for you to use yourselves to promote safety in your home, neighborhood, or community. June is National Safety Month At Home Put together or clean out your first aid kit. Things dry out … [Read more...]
Youth Sports & CPR
Youth Sports & CPR “Sudden cardiac death during sports is a tragic event that has a significant impact not only on the victim, but also the broader community…Preparing coaches and athletic trainers for an emergency is important for improving the likelihood of survival in the event of cardiac … [Read more...]
Does Bath Time Equal Burn Time?
February is National Burn Awareness Month. We here at HHP want to take a few moments to share some easy ways to prevent burns to both children and adults alike. After all, accidental burning is a leading cause of injury to juveniles and the average hospital bills for a burn injury is over … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Family Healthy, Naturally
We have a special guest article today, from a Mother who found a solution to all her family ills. Dawn Oliphant is a great leader in our communities, and a champion for all natural cleaning solutions. Here is her story about how an illness in her family has helped her transform her family and many … [Read more...]
We Need Your Help
According to the Arizona Injury Prevention Plan and Safe Kids Maricopa County, the average car seat in use in Arizona has nearly 3 misuses. That number is huge and has the potential to negatively affect the children that rely upon them. Some of the most common misuses are: • Incorrect reclining … [Read more...]
Wildfire Preparedness Month
Hi friends! May is Wildfire Preparedness Month. Please take a moment to review your own situation around your home and neighborhood. It’s a little early for us here in Phoenix to worry about a devastating wildfire. But there are steps that we can take nonetheless to help prevent any … [Read more...]
Home Cleaning Products And Your Lungs
Numerous toxic chemicals in national brand home cleaning products are as damaging to lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for 20 years!!! Home Cleaning Products And Your Lungs A new, independent study based on 20 years of research and published in the American Thoracic Society’s American … [Read more...]
Car Seat Recycle Event 4/22/2016
I get asked all the time- “What can I do with my old car seat?” Generally, you can separate the materials and recycle them. We recommend that a used car seat is never bought or sold as the potential to injury to the recipient is just too great. Recycling a car seat is made very easy this week. On … [Read more...]