You may not have headed out for Black Friday yesterday, but chances are you’ll be shopping soon. It’s the time of year when stores are busier than ever and everyone one in the world is out and about.  If you plan to bring your kids along for the ride, you might want to take a look at these child safety shopping tips. They might just help you this holiday season.

When your baby or toddler becomes mobile, you probably find yourself worrying about what kind of dangers your child will find in your home. You don’t want to go overboard and keep your baby in a bubble, but there are some precautions you’ll need to take. Looking for a happy medium? Check out Huffington Post’s Bubble Wrapped Babies.

Thanksgiving is next week and chances are, you’re already planning and shopping for your menu. Unfortunately, there are some foods that pregnant women should avoid and Lil Sugar points them out here:  Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid at Thanksgiving.

Internet Safety is something all parents want to teach their children, but it takes a big commitment on the parents’ part, too. Where do you start and what can you do to make sure your kids are safe when they’re online?  Yahoo suggests tips for keeping kids safe on the internet.

Halloween is finally here and hopefully, everyone will have a fun-filled night if they plan to go out trick-or-treating. However, it can also be a dangerous night if parents and kids aren’t careful. To ensure that the night is nothing but fun for the whole family, check out these tips for having a “safe and spooktacular” Halloween and then enjoy your costumes and candy.

Halloween night can be one of the most fun times of a year for family, but an allergy or asthma attack can ruin the night for everyone and even put your kids in danger. Whether it’s an allergy to something found in candy or the make-up used in your child’s costume, there are many ways to avoid these Halloween allergy and asthma triggers and Consumer Reports offers some help.

Have you ever left your toddler alone for a few minutes and come back to find a huge mess or a near dangerous situation? It doesn’t take long for those little hands to get into something they shouldn’t. With this in mind, Yahoo Shine points out 10 things you shouldn’t leave your toddler alone with. From makers to toilet paper, you shouldn’t miss this list.

If your child is a fan of Velveeta Shells & Cheese single-serving microwaveable cups, you might want to listen up.  Kraft is recalling 137,000 cases of the product due to the “possible presence of thin wire bristle pieces.” There have been no complaints or injuries reported due to the problem, but Kraft says it is just trying to be cautious. To learn more about what you should do if you have the product in your home, visit Kraft Recalls Velveeta Shells & Cheese Products.

This book is fire safety week, and no matter what age your child is, they’re never too young to learn not to play with fire. With this in mind, Apples4theTeacher.com has come up with a list of fire safety picture books that your little one will love. They’ll help you teach something very important while holding your child’s interest.

The fall sports season is here, and no matter what sport your child is playing, safety always needs to be a top priority. Doctors are urging parents to make sure their children are wearing proper protective gear and be mindful of temperatures among other things. Check out Playing it Safe is a Good Idea for more info.

With summer coming to an end, you’ll probably be spending less time at the pool or the beach and you’ll probably spend less time thinking about water safety.  According to a new report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, however, drowning is a year-round danger. Kids are just as likely to drown at home as they are in a swimming pool.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, exercising during your pregnancy is great for your health. Even if you don’t already have a workout plan, starting one while pregnant can help with labor, delivery and recovery. But how much you should exercise? What workouts are safe?  Babble has compiled a list of exercises that are safe for pregnant women.

If you’ve ever picked up your child’s backpack, you probably realize those little bits of material can become quite heavy as their contents start to build up, especially for little backs. And backpacks worn incorrectly can lead to problems such as poor posture and back pain. So, how can you help your child prevent these problems and still carry around their books and other school materials safely? Check out KidsHealth.org’s Backpack Safety Tips.

Your smartphone can do just about anything these days, but did you know it could also help keep your kids safe?  From what to do when your child puts a potentially poisonous item in their mouth to an app straight from the FBI, check out Lil Sugar’s 8 Apps to Help Keep Tots Safe.

Almost every parent alive has some sort of complaint about the way children are being overprotected in today’s world, particularly when it comes to school. We all know schools usually just want to be sure that every child is safe and sound while in their care, but every once in a while, a school can go overboard with things such as ankle monitors and photography bans.  Oh, yes, they’re real. Check out the six dumbest things schools are doing in the name of safety.