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We're always making changes to the site, trying to make it more helpful. But this is where we announce the most recent page additions. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first. And if you can't find what you're looking for, please tell us. We'll either help you find it, or we'll consider adding it to our site.

Expert Voices - (Added June 5, 2009) - "You should never leave a child in an unattended vehicle, even if you only intend to be a few minutes. ....The inside of a vehicle can reach dangerously hot temperatures within a matter of minutes even on days when the temperature outside is mild. Cracking or opening the windows before running in does little to prevent the temperature from rising and provides a false sense of safety for parents....If you find yourself in a situation where a child is locked in your car, you can simply call your local Pop-A-Lock location to notify them of your emergency situation. They will quickly dispatch the Pop-A-Lock employee who is nearest your location to unlock the vehicle at no cost to you." Learn more from Pop-A-Lock EDU Program.

Expert Voices - (Added March 5, 2004) - Vehicles are so much bigger nowadays, but children are the same small size. Even with all the work I do for Safer Child, and all the safety awareness I like to think I have, I almost ran over a small girl last year. I was driving a large vehicle and was about to back out of a parking spot. I saw a woman go behind me, and I saw a teen-age boy. After they were safely out of the way, I started to back up. Suddenly, my young daughter cried out, "Mommy! There's someone behind you!" I stopped short. Somehow my 5-year-old had glimpsed a small shadow in one of the mirrors. The girl was too young to be walking by herself, but there she was, about 10 or 12 feet behind her mother and brother. There was no way to see her behind the vehicle. I was horrified at the narrowly missed tragedy. I stopped the mother and told her what had almost happened in the hopes she would hold her daughter's hand in parking lots. I now take extra care when backing up to make sure that absolutely no one is lagging behind or dashing ahead of more visible adults. Learn more about this hidden danger from Kids and Cars.

About Your Body - (Added May 14, 2003) - A topic that sometimes gets missed in a child's education is their own body. Many children grow up knowing next to nothing about their body and how it works. It's a shame because the human body is fascinating and also because adults who don't know how their body works do not know how to best take care of it. If you have suggestions for how parents can help educate their children on this topic, please let us know.

International Aid - (Added April 21, 2003) - In response to the large volume of emails we receive from around the world, we have added a page that deals with international humanitarian aid. If you have suggestions for this page, please let us know.

Safer Child has moved! Our new mailing address is P. O. Box 48151, Spokane, WA, 99228-1151. Our email address has not changed, however. It is still lrogers@saferchild.org. We will continue to maintain information for Southeastern Idaho, plus we will begin work on adding information for Washington State, Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, and surrounding areas. If you have information for these areas that you would like us to add, please contact us. Note: Due to the increasing numbers of computer viruses and worms that attach themselves to address books and send themselves automatically, the Safer Child Webmaster must now delete any messages that arrive without appropriate information in the subject line. Please help us help you by taking a moment to put appropriate information in the subject line of your message.

Teaching Mathematics to Young Children - (Added January 27, 2003) - Math is fun! Even toddlers can begin learning the concepts. Look over our suggestions and help your children get off to a good start with math.

Our Policy on Advertising or Endorsing Commercial Products - (Added January 16, 2003)

Staying in Touch - (Added May 23, 2002) - Rituals and traditions are instrumental in keeping parents and children connected. See this page for suggestions on ways to stay in touch.

Safer Child, Inc. now owns both http://www.saferchild.org and http://www.saferchild.com. Safer Child, Inc. is still a nonprofit organization with federal 501(c)(3) status (which typically is signified with a .org suffix). However, we also have secured the .com suffix in order to help prevent confusion among our audience members.

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Expert Voices - (Added Feb. 18, 2002) - Are you concerned about how poorly people communicate with each other -- about the prevalence of name-calling, belittling, and bullying? WordsCanHeal.org has initiated a campaign to encourage people to speak more gently to each other. WordsCanHeal.org has given Safer Child permission to excerpt from its materials.

Expert Voices - (Added Jan. 27, 2002) - If you know of a child who wants to run away from home, or who has run away -- or if you are a child who has run away from home -- the National Runaway Switchboard wants to help you and your family. The National Runaway Switchboard has given us permission to reprint excerpts from its Parent Information Guide.

Awards, Citations, Visitor Comments - (Added Jan. 27, 2002) - We're hearing from people from all over the world, and we thought you'd like to hear what some of them are saying. Do you have comments or suggestions for how we can improve our service? Please let us know!

Thoughts on Dieting - (Added Jan. 14, 2002) - If you're struggling with weight, exercise, self-image (or your child is), we've developed some thoughts on diets and exercise programs -- and on why so many of them don't work. Check out these pages and see if your thinking could benefit from some adjustment.

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Identity Theft - (Added Dec. 29, 2001) - North American cases of identity theft are, in the view of several experts, spiraling out of control. Don't let you and your family be victimized. See this page for resources on protecting yourself.

New Year's Resolutions - (Added Dec. 28, 2001) - Can't think of anything you could improve in 2002? Perhaps our list, and a list from the American Academy of Pediatrics, can help you.

Hunting Safety - (Added Oct. 26, 2001) - If you're a hunter, here are some excellent tips for hunting safely, whether or not you hunt alongside your children.

Parents of Multiples - (Added Oct. 12, 2001) - If you're the parent of -- or about to be the parent of -- twins, triplets, quads or quints, see this page for information and support.

State Information on Registered Sex Offenders - (Added Oct. 1, 2001) - These links are intended to provide information to the public concerning the location of sex offenders in the country. They are not intended to assist in harassment, unlawful activity or interference with law enforcement. Please use this information judiciously and lawfully.

Expert Voice - (Added Sept. 28, 2001) - Safer Child, Inc. supports the ASK Campaign, which encourages parents to ask if there is a gun in the homes of their children's playmates. PAX: Real Solutions to Gun Violence has given us permission to reprint an excerpt from their informational package.

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Help for Victims of the Sept. 11 Acts of Terrorism - (Added Sept. 14, 2001) - No words can describe our horror and sadness following the events of Sept. 11. We have set up pages to help direct people to numbers and resources that might help them cope with their terrible loss and grief. If you know of any other resources that we can add to help others in need, please tell us.

Expert Voice - (Added Sept. 5, 2001) - If your blood cholesterol is high, there's a good chance that so is your child's. Find out more on cholesterol and healthy eating habits from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Disciplining Older Children - (Added Aug. 31, 2001) - Discipline is both a skill and a process that changes as your children get older. Look here for suggestions and let us know if we should add or change something.

Suggestions for Helping Your Children's Teachers and Caregivers - (Added Aug. 31, 2001) - There are many ways you can help make your child's educational experience a better one. Look here for suggestions, and please let us know if you think of some we haven't listed.

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Upcoming Events - (Added Aug. 17, 2001 and updated Aug. 26) - In response to several requests, we've begun pages on upcoming events -- internationally, nationally (United States), and in our home state of Idaho. We've also included a list of selected annually observed events. If you would like to post a child- or family-oriented event on this page, please let us know.

Expert Voice - (Added Aug. 15, 2001) - Does your child (or does a child you know) have vision problems or "lazy eye"? Find out more about amblyopia (and the need for early treatment) from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Our Vision, Mission and Philosophy - (Added Aug. 12, 2001)

Expert Voice - (Added Aug. 1, 2001) - If you're interested in pollution or conservation issues, specifically in loss of wetlands, please see the article Ducks Unlimited, Inc. wrote for Safer Child on wetlands and water quality.

Conflict Resolution, Conflict Management, Mediation - (Added July 27, 2001) - An ongoing interest of ours is communication, including conflict resolution. We've added a section to our communication pages on conflict resolution and mediation.

Thoughts on Child Rearing - (Added July 24, 2001) - An essay on two things we believe children need to grow up happy, enthusiastic and confident: Safety and Permission.

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