This year, an estimated 500 million Americans and guests will visit carnivals, fun fairs and festivals, and 250 million of those will participate in the various rides that these attractions offer. While the annual ride confidence rate is about 95%, still 5% of fair goers will experience some kind of injury. When you consider that [...]
Camping is a favorite family summertime activity. Taking young ones on a camping trip can be exciting. Campfires, campers or tents, interactions with other families, hiking trails, wildlife and wilderness. While camping can be a whole lot of fun and a great way to spend some time together, there are also dangers and hazards that [...]
Going to the beach is always fun and can be a great way to cool down while enjoying time together as a family. However, a good beach trip can become a great beach trip by following these nine simple beach safety tips. Water quality and Lifeguards Beach safety tip #1 – Check the water quality [...]
Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Many of us can’t recall a time when we didn’t ride a bike. Still others haven’t ridden a bike in years. Having a family is a great time to get back into it and introduce your children to the fun and health benefits of cycling. [...]
Children are naturally drawn to animals. They like to touch and see and smell and feed them. So zoos, wildlife parks, and petting zoos are favorite summertime excursions for many families. As with many family trips, there are things you can do to help make the trip go smoothly for little ones, yourself, and the [...]