Keeping Kids Safe

On this episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan recap their recent trip to Colorado Springs, CO where they spoke at the 2023 National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) conference—which, for the first time, was held jointly with the Association of Aquatic Professionals' (AOAP) annual conference. The joint conference allowed The ZAC Foundation to reach more individuals and raise greater awareness for water safety, a community-based approach towards engagement on drowning prevention. Parents and caregivers will really appreciate the progress being made and the goals for the future, all of which will result in children being safer around water. To learn more about The ZAC Foundation, visit: https://thezacfoundation.org

On this episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan welcome Peter Kerin, owner of Foresight Childproofing. Peter is a father of three and is considered a leading expert in his field with over a decade of experience in professionally childproofing homes. During the conversation, Peter explains how parents can take minor home precautions that ultimately make their home significantly safer for newborn babies and small children. What are the top recommendations for a safer, child-friendly home? And what are some commonly overlooked dangers that every parent needs to be aware of?

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan are joined by Dr. Melissa Dvorsky—Assistant Professor of pediatrics, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She also serves as the Director of the ADHD & Learning Differences Program at Children's National. During the conversation, Dr. Dvorsky explains that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an incredibly common neurodevelopmental disorder in children. What are the most common symptoms of ADHD? And how, as a parent, can you guarantee academic success for a child who struggles with inattention and impulsivity? This is an incredibly helpful and powerful episode that will help every caregiver who has a child with ADHD.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the upcoming holiday season! Everyone is excited for Christmas! Well, sort of… Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Years, the holiday season is typically accompanied by a seemingly endless series of chores, obligations, and activities—it's easy to get overwhelmed. We all want to spend more time enjoying the festivities and less time worrying. So, what tricks and tips are Karen and Megan using to simplify otherwise time-consuming tasks? PLUS: chimney safety tips, Christmas tree precautions, and the horrors of forgetting to move the elf on the shelf! Happy Holidays!

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan are joined by Donna Fishman, the Director of the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness. Correlating to the holiday season, December has been declared National Toy Safety Month—is it safe for kids to play with Nerf guns or other toys with projectile components? Alarmingly, eye injuries are the most common cause of vision loss in children under the age of five. What can you do, as a parent, to ensure your children have a happy—and safe—holiday?

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan talk about Thanksgiving—spending time with family, the near impossibility of creating a menu that will appease everyone at the table, and the joys of playing host during the holiday season! PLUS, is it actually “stuffing” if it was cooked on a stove top? Let the debate begin!

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with Amber Rollins, the Director of Kids and Car Safety—an organization dedicated to raising awareness of “the dangerous social practice of leaving children unattended in or around vehicles.” Astoundingly, Kids and Car Safety is the only organization in the country collecting data on child fatalities resulting from accidental, in-car abonnement. But the phenomenon of children being forgotten in vehicles doesn't seem to predate 1990. What was the change that led to this crisis and what action needs to be taken to reduce risk? This is a must listen to episode for anyone who has children or grandchildren in car seats, or knows anyone who does. Kids and Car Safety is a non-profit organization. You can learn more at: https://www.kidsandcars.org

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss Halloween safety tips, fun costumes, and the complexities of Halloween falling on a Monday this year! During the conversation, Megan provides a unique, helpful candy inspection tip she and her husband use while trick-or-treating with the kids. PLUS- Do people still carve pumpkins? Of course! But don't waste the pumpkin seeds!

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan are joined by Paul DelPonte, the Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC). Paul's work has focused on expanding the NCPC's impact nationally—specifically via the introduction of McGruff the Crime Dog to a new generation of American children. October is National Crime Prevention month, and to commemorate the occasion the NCPC and McGruff the Crime Dog made an appearance at Capitol Hill! Karen, Megan, and Paul discuss several tips and strategies to enhance your safety and the safety of your community, the fentanyl crisis, and—with Halloween right around the corner—how to keep your kids safe while trick-or-treating. How can you ensure your home and your neighborhood are safe? What is the best way to protect your children from cyberbullying? How can you raise children who balance the dangers of "stranger danger" with being polite and friendly young people? Get answers to these questions and more as we recognize National Crime Prevention Month.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan welcome Assemblyman Sean Kean—who has served in the New Jersey State Legislature since 2002. Assemblyman Kean discusses the importance of water safety and drowning prevention —specifically his proposed bipartisan legislation that would provide students from kindergarten through 8th grade with water safety instruction as a requirement of their public-school education. Karen, Megan, and Assemblyman Kean acknowledge the alarming trend of preventable drowning deaths that annually plague the state of New Jersey, our region, and the nation. What can be done to prevent these repeated tragedies? How much would such an education requirement cost? What about schools that don't have access to water? Let's give all students the tools they need to enjoy water safely and support A-618, the water safety in education act.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan are joined by the co-founder of The ZAC Foundation (and Karen's husband!) Brain Cohn. During the conversation Brian discusses the New York Mets organization holding "ZAC Foundation Day" at Citi Field during the team's August 31st game against the Los Angeles Dodgers—where Brian had the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The ZAC Foundation was able to share valuable water safety tips via several video PSAs that played on the jumbotron throughout the game—but why didn't everyone want a free rally towel? Hear that hilarious story and more as The ZAC Foundation meets the NY Mets to advance water safety.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan welcome Charon McNabb, founder of the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA). After experiencing innumerable ailments and years of being medically misdiagnosed, Charon eventually learned her rapidly deteriorating health was being caused by carbon monoxide inhalation via home appliance leakages. Charon did everything right when she bought her new home: hired professionals to conduct inspections, repaired old appliances, and even installed a carbon monoxide detector. Yet, there were additional steps that should have been taken. How can you protect your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning? Are the carbon monoxide detectors in your home actually protecting your family? How can you keep your family safe when you are traveling, boating, and staying in hotels? This is a must listen to podcast that can save your family from what is commonly referred to as "The silent killer." For more information please visit NCOAA.us.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the upcoming school year—which is suddenly right around the corner! Have the kids completed their summer reading assignments yet? Not quite… So, how do you keep kids focused on learning during summer vacation? What is the college application process like? And does a glow-in-the-dark backpack have any real, practical value other than just looking cool? Karen and Megan break it all down.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the return of ZAC Camps—which are designed to instruct children ages 5 to 9 how to stay “safe in any body of water.” Karen talks about the origins of ZAC Camp, which began in 2011, and the development of a community-based approach to drowning prevention which involves first responders, elected officials, and local media in order to spread awareness and encourage access to water safety curriculum. Megan documents the amazing experience her own kids had participating in the program. You can find additional information about ZAC Camps here: https://thezacfoundation.org/zac-camps/

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25th—which also happens to be Megan's birthday! World Drowning Prevention Day, although only recently established, has already proven to be an effective method of bringing world-wide recognition and solidarity to such an incredibly important cause. Karen recaps a busy schedule which includes commemorating the anniversary of Zachary Archer Cohn's passing by bringing awareness to the importance of water safety with appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and writing an opinion editorial featured in The Huffington Post. PLUS Karen and Megan share exciting news: the return of ZAC Camps! The camps are designed to instruct young children how to stay “safe in any body of water.” You can find additional information about ZAC Camps here: https://thezacfoundation.org/zac-camps/

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with Alexander Hoehn-Saric—who serves as Chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Chairman Hoehn-Saric was nominated to the position by President Joe Biden in July 2021 and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate later that year. During the conversation Chairman Hoehn-Saric discusses the importance of consumer protection, particularly as it pertains to children—the ones most vulnerable to products that fail to meet basic safety standards. He explains how consumer products and drowning prevention efforts intersect: from recalling faulty self-closing hinges on pool gates, to educating society about the importance of pool safety. Remarkably, the CPSC monitors over 15,000 product categories. Every parent will benefit from learning about the important work of the CPSC.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the 4th of July weekend—a time when, tragically, preventable drownings are traditionally at their peak. Startlingly, both the Philadelphia and New York-areas are already seeing an uptick in annual drownings through June. How can you prepare your kids for a safe trip to the New Jersey shore, pool, or any other open body of water? Karen and Megan provide you with everything you need to know to prepare for a safe, fun-filled summer!

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with Dr. Miriam Lynch—the Executive Director of Diversity in Aquatics. Dr. Lynch's organization advocates on behalf of water safety awareness and drowning prevention, particularly in vulnerable populations, while concurrently advancing equity and diversity in aquatic sports and activities. Dr. Lynch discusses the historical significance of Juneteenth—a day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Diversity in Aquatics holds an annual event called “Juneteenth for Joy” in which the organization celebrates the holiday by being near the water and teaching underrepresented communities water safety techniques. The event is open to anyone interested in participating, whether it be virtually on social media or in-person in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

As the busy summer travel season gets underway, Karen and Megan welcome Joe Colella, a nationally recognized expert in car seat safety. Joe is the Director of Child Passenger Safety for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. How do you ensure your child is in the right car seat based on their weight, height, and age? Did you know that car seats have an expiration date and do you know where that information is located? What is the biggest mistake parents make when it comes to securing their children? Believe it or not, it's not just one! Join us for an incredibly important decision that can help keep your child safe and secure on the road so you can enjoy a family road trip that is memorable for all the right reasons.

What does the data tell us about drowning? One of the key aspects of successful injury prevention is analyzing relevant data and that is why on this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan welcome Dr. Ben Hoffman—a professor of pediatric medicine and the Chair of the Council on Injury Violence and Poison Prevention. Dr. Hoffman announces an exciting partnership with The ZAC Foundation in hopes of decreasing the rate of childhood drowning though data driven analysis. As a pediatrician practicing medicine for over twenty-five-years, Dr. Hoffman emphasizes the importance of educating parents about water safety. This can be difficult as many insurance companies limit consultations with new parents and this doesn't allow time for pediatricians to stress water safety and drowning prevention—an oversight that must end. More information can be found at: www.aap.org/drowning

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with one of the inspiring forces behind The ZAC Foundation, Nancy Baker. Nancy is the mother of Virginia Graeme Baker, for whom the national Spa and Safety Act is named. Joining us from the National Water Safety Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Nancy shares her powerful, personal story and explains how she has used a family tragedy as motivation to prevent drain entrapment from impacting others. Since the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 was signed into law, there have been zero deaths involving children in U.S. public pools and spas due to drain entrapment. This is an incredibly important podcast that shows that even after the most unthinkable tragedy, positive change can occur.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz—U.S. representative for Florida's 23rd Congressional District. Wasserman Schultz authored the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act in 2007 and since its passage, there have been zero drain entrapment deaths in U.S. public pools. Despite the legislation's remarkable success, accidental drowning remains the most common cause of death for children between ages one and four-years-old—so additional, meaningful work is still necessary. Rep. Wasserman Schultz documents her tireless efforts to improve pool safety across the country via federal legislation and public education. Throughout the discussion, Megan, Karen, and Debbie emphasize the importance of creating a national dialogue to promote meaningful transformations that benefit children and their families. Future developments may include the introduction of drowning prevention education in public schools—similar to existing programs like stop, drop & roll, recycling, and helmet safety.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with longtime friend of The ZAC Foundation, Alan Korn. Alan is the Executive Director of Abbey's Hope Charitable Foundation—an organization that prioritizes child safety and drowning prevention. Alan talks about his unique experiences practicing law, being a father, becoming an advocate, and the pivotal role he played in lobbying for meaningful water safety legislation. Karen, Megan, and Alan discuss the complexities of parenthood as well as policing reckless behavior exhibited by the children of other parents. Megan recalls seeing a child riding his bicycle against traffic on a dangerous road without a helmet. Do you have an obligation to intervene? Alan explains that hundreds of municipalities across the country have helmet requirement laws for children. But how do you enforce them? City officials aren't able to ticket children—sound parenting remains the preeminent solution.

On this week's episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan review their recent participation in the 2022 California Water Safety Summit where they proudly announced the ZAC Foundation's partnership with the California Water Safety Coalition and the Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation. It was their first “in-person” conference since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic began—and they are delighted to report that it was well attended! Karen and Megan also enthusiastically report on the considerable progress The ZAC Foundation is making at the policy level. For example, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA)—which prioritizes water safety, drowning prevention, and the advocation of child supervision near water—has been reauthorized. PLUS, Karen and Megan recap their conversation with U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schulz.

Karen and Megan welcome New York State Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato, a leading voice in the New York State Legislature on water safety and the author of the legislation that created the New York Commission on Childhood Drowning. A national model, the commission will involve key stakeholders from a wide range of community groups. Did you know that formal water safety lessons can reduce drownings by 88%? Are you aware of the steps being taken to ensure our beaches are safe? What can you do as a parent to make your voice heard? Join us for an important discussion and learn what can be done to ensure water safety is treated as a necessity, not a privilege.

Keeping kids safe often starts with keeping our kids healthy. Karen and Megan welcome Karina Heinrich, a top Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Celebrity Health Coach. Karina will help you and your family discover a nutritious way of life and get your kids on a journey to be healthy eaters. Which foods help boost mood and can beat the winter blues? How can you get your kids to eat their vegetables and give up the processed snacks? What is eating for beauty and how does that impact our psychology? Which food should you eat two hours before bed to help you get a great night's sleep? Tune in to learn how you can raise healthy little eaters and how you can be a healthier, happier parent. It all starts with the food we eat!

This week Karen and Megan welcome Tricia Morrow, Safety Engineer with Chevrolet. Tricia provides crucial tips for safe winter driving. What should you do if your car is stuck in ice or snow? Why is it important to know the safety features of the vehicle before you hit the road? What are the critical essentials to bring for the winter outing? Is it really important from a safety perspective to get your car washed on a regular basis? This episode will help your family be safer when roads are icy, snow-covered, and slippery.

Karen and Megan welcome a true expert in teen and pre-teen social media use. Karen's teenage daughter, Sydney. Together they share what parents need to know to keep their kids safe online. Want to learn which social media sites can be harmful to your child's self esteem? Should you limit the amount of time they, and you, are online? How can you ensure your child doesn't go on a social media site without your permission? You'll learn about parental controls, cyberstalking, and the importance of modeling for your children. Join Karen, Megan, and Sydney and learn insider tips that can only be offered by a teenager willing to confess the good, the bad, and the ugly about social media in front of her own mother!

January is National Bath Safety Month and Karen and Megan offer essential tips to keep small children of all ages safe in the tub. Is it ever okay to leave little ones unintended? What is the best way to safely clean newborns? What are some ideas to help tired parents stay awake during bath time? How do you properly exit the bathroom while ensuring no child is left behind? Tune in to a fun and essential conversation that will help you keep little ones in your life clean, fresh, and safe.

Karen and Megan welcome 2022 and reaffirm the mission of The ZAC Foundation for Children's Safety: to help you keep your kids safe. Water safety is critical even in the cold winter months. How do you keep everyone safe around ponds, lakes, and streams? Why is it so important to have an emergency plan for your household? And since we don't have any intention of stopping the celebrations just yet, what are some key components of kitchen safety especially when entertaining? Join us as a new year brings new safety challenges, new safety tips, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Karen and Megan invite you to join them as they share their holiday traditions and give you some great safety tips for surviving this hectic season. From travel to hosting to sparkling juice selection, this is an essential podcast to close out the year, Should you have a backup plan in case of unexpected travel changes? Before you light that first cozy winter fire, do you know if the fireplace is safe? Most importantly, how critical is it to teach your kids at an early age not to pull ornaments off the Christmas tree? As we celebrate the joys and the challenges of the holidays, let's make sure we eat, drink and be merry safely. Whether we are at home or on the road.

Karen and Megan reflect on the busy holiday season and their experiences with booster shots and vaccines for their children. They also welcome Nychelle "Nikki" Fleming from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to offer guidance on toy safety. Are there any toy recalls you should know about as you finish your holiday shopping? What are some key safety essentials parents should look for when considering safe and appropriate toys for their children? Will there be any supply chain issues that could affect the safety of the toys you purchase? How can you make sure you are buying legitimate goods? As you finalize your shopping list, this episode will help ensure the kids are happy and safe when they open their presents!

The Holidays are here along with the joy and magic of the season. But for many, this time of year can be very challenging. Even downright depressing. If you or a loved one have lost someone close to you, you may struggle with handling grief and that may be even more difficult this time of year. This week, Karen and Megan welcome Mary Cullman to the podcast. Mary is an expert in grief counseling and bereavement helping both children and adults. This is an episode to help you help your family during the holidays or any time you are dealing with the pain of loss. While nothing can ever take away the pain of losing someone, joy and happiness can still be part of your life. Mary Cullman will show you the way.

Karen and Megan give thanks to you for listening to Keeping Kids Safe and helping our mission of providing parents and caregivers with resources to help children stay safe. Karen and Megan also share some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and essential turkey day safety tips. How do you safely store and thaw a turkey so no one gets food poisoning? Should you deep fry your turkey? (Spoiler alert: No!) If you are traveling to a hotel with a pool do you know how to find the emergency pool shut off switch? As a bonus, you'll learn one of the absolute best ways to keep young children calm(er) on a flight. Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for being part of Keeping Kids Safe!

On this week's episode, Karen and Megan welcome Dr. Jessica Glass Kendorski, Chair of the Department of School Psychology at The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kendorski offers essential advice to help parents and children navigate one of the most challenging school years ever. How can you help your child stay psychologically strong given all the pressures facing students today? What are the warning signs that you should look for to see if your child needs help? Why is it important to focus on your own mental health if you want to raise resilient, healthy children? This is a podcast to help parents help their children stay psychologically safe and healthy.

This week, Karen and Megan welcome Dr. Louis Giangiulio. Affectionately known as "Dr. G", he is one of the top pediatricians in the United States. A father of four, he offers great advice on how we can keep our kids healthy as they return to in-person learning. Children have endured a variety of mental and physical health challenges as a result of virtual learning and among the ongoing uncertainty of covid, many still struggle with anxiety, depression, and weight gain. Dr. G offers some ideas on how we can help our children feel better including the power of exercise and outdoor play. As parents consider whether to vaccinate their children against Covid-19, Dr. G offers advice on how parents can weigh the potential side effects against the risks of a child catching the virus. This is incredibly timely as the FDA is expected to give emergency authorization for children ages 5-11 to receive the vaccine. Don't miss this invaluable episode dedicated to helping you keep your kids safe, happy, and healthy.

Halloween is back! Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease doctor, gave the greenlight for trick or treating and the kids are excited. What are some good strategies to give and receive candy while observing covid protocols? How can you make sure your kids are safe on dark and busy streets? What are some of the most enjoyable fall traditions that can be enjoyed safely outdoors.? Join Karen and Megan for a special Halloween episode full of tricks, treats, and great advice.

As the weather changes and we enter Autumn, parents and educators are facing new challenges when it comes to keeping kids safe during Covid-19. What protocols need to be in place as we enter cold and flu season? How important is it for children to be in school versus remote learning? How can we ensure our children are able to participate in sports while keeping them safe? How important is it to a child's well-being to be around their fellow classmates? To answer these questions, Karen and Megan welcome Joshua Crane to the podcast. Joshua is the Head of School at The Stony Brook School in Stony Brook, NY. This episode offers valuable advice for parents as we enter what could be a crucial time in the pandemic.

Karen and Megan are pleased to welcome a true leader in the drowning prevention movement. Dr. Miriam Lynch is the Executive Director of Diversity in Aquatics, an organization created to increase the knowledge and awareness of water safety and drowning prevention in historically underrepresented communities and vulnerable populations. This is a truly important conversation about the historic challenges and ongoing struggles to ensure equality in aquatics.

Labor Day is the unofficial end to summer but that doesn't mean the summer fun has to end. As long as everyone is safe around water, it will be a weekend to remember. Labor Day also means back to school. You may be sending your children back to school for the first time since the pandemic began. What kind of social and emotional issues might your child face? How about making sure their mask properly fits their face? Join Karen and Megan for valuable tips to help ensure your child's school year gets off to a positive start as the school bell rings and summer comes to a safe and happy end.

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.

This week, Karen and Megan chat with special guest Dana Gage, Founder of the LV Project. Dana is a leading advocate for open water safety and a true pioneer in drowning prevention. You'll learn valuable lessons to protect children of every age, and also hear a very inspirational story of turning pain into purpose. You love your littles and you love your bigs, Dana will show you how to protect both.

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.

Karen and Megan get your family ready to celebrate America's Independence by outlining important safety tips to ensure your 4th of July is safe and memorable. They also welcome their first official Keeping Kids Safe guest! Chief Joseph McHugh of the Greenwich Connecticut Fire Department joins the show to share incredibly important safety tips around fireworks, water safety, and even backyard grilling. He also reflects on his career with the New York City Fire Department after 9/11. This is a must listen to episode as you get ready to show off your patriotism and your newfound safety tips!

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.

In our pilot episode, The ZAC Foundation for Children's Safety Team gets you ready to take your family on a vacation. Or is it a trip? How do you keep your family physically safe while you stay mentally sound? What do you do when flying with small children during a global pandemic? How do you pick the right vacation stay and what do you do if your dream beach house doesn't have a fence around the pool? Join your hosts Karen Cohn and Megan Ferraro for pandemic travel fun and adventure that will help you keep your kids safe before, during, and after vacation.