NYRequirements Blog: Safety

November 04, 2024

Choosing a Babysitter: Tips for Parents

As the holiday season approaches, we all start making plans for festive gatherings, holiday parties, and maybe even a much-needed date night. For parents, though, the excitement can come with a side o . . .

October 11, 2023

Seatbelts and Sippy Cups: Child Safety in Cars

With car crashes being the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 1 and 54, child safety in vehicles is a subject that can never be discussed enough.

July 21, 2023

Ready to Dive In? It's Never Too Late to Learn How to Swim

In many states where the sun isn't shining year-round and swimming pools are emptied during the winter, it's more common to find adults that never took the time to learn how to swim.

June 08, 2023

The Impact of Social Media on Young Minds

With social media being so readily accessible these days, it's hard to set limits and boundaries for children wanting to dive deep into the world of social networks.

September 30, 2021

Trick or Treat: Halloween Safety Edition

It's time to dust off those Halloween decorations and put them on display because the annual spooky holiday is right around the corner. Dressing up as your favorite character or costume is always a mu . . .

August 30, 2021

The World of Fostering

Have you ever considered becoming a foster care parent, but didn't know where to start or how much it would entail?

March 23, 2021

Why is it Important to Childproof your Home? And What Do You Need?

As we all know, safety is important and your child's safety is a top priority. It's easy for babies and toddlers to get in trouble because they don't know what danger is, which is why they need consta . . .

December 29, 2020

How much is Social Media Influencing Our Youth?

Nowadays, social media is everywhere. And when we say everywhere, that's exactly what we mean. Not only is it used by billions of people to connect with friends, family and neighbors, it's also used b . . .

July 27, 2020

When Pennsylvania Schools Open, How will COVID-19 Change the Landscape?

The Pennsylvania Department of Education states they are committed to offering guidance and resources to support and help protect school communities during this pandemic. Although the plans for how a . . .

May 26, 2020

Recognizing People on the Autism Spectrum

Autism spectrum disorder is a bio-neurological developmental disability that generally appears in children before the age of 3, and can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenge . . .