only 50 percent of drivers in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba planned to use winter tires. Yet on average, half of the drivers in these provinces said they regularly face severe winter driving conditions
Posts tagged safety
Keeping your kids safe at school
Keeping your kids safe at school can seem like an impossible task. Afterall, they’re not within your immediate reach. But, with a little bit of guidance
When And How To Check Your Tire Pressure
Checking your tire pressure is easy. From finding the right tire pressure to checking at the right time of day, here are 5 things you need to know how to check your tire pressure correctly.
My Son Got Lost, And A Stranger Helped Him. Because Of Course They Did.
Do you teach your kids about stranger danger or stranger trust? My kid got lost this week and a stranger helped him. Because of course they did.
14 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Get A Trampoline
I hate trampolines. Let me count the ways.
Was Video of 2-Year-Old Rescuing Twin Pinned Under Dresser Fake?
Was the video of the toddler pinned under the dresser fake? Well, there’s circumstantial evidence pointing to it not being as real as we might have first thought.
When Is Your Kid Too Old For A Car Seat?
Car seats are the most important, most misunderstood part about being a parent. Spend some time to learn the rules, and how they should be installed.
How to Change Your Car Cabin Air Filter
I rolled up my sleeves and did a little DIY maintenance this weekend by changing by car cabin air filters. It was simple, quick, and easy. Here’s how you can do it too:
5 Reasons Why Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning doesn’t look like drowning. You can watch your kids all you want this summer, but you’d best be watching for the right signs.
How To Protect Kids From A Falling TV [+ CONTEST]
It’s easier than you might think to protect your kids from a falling tv. Even if you think you’re safe, you’re not. Have a look at this:
In Defense Of Helicopter Parenting
I don’t want to bubble wrap my kids, but I do helicopter out of necessity. They make bad choices, and I hate it when that happens. Like this one ..
My Kid Is Not Allowed To Walk To School, And It’s Not For The Reason You Might Think
At what age is it okay for kids to walk to school? My son is 8, in grade 3, and I won’t let him. And it’s not for the reason you might think.
I Shouldn’t Feel Guilty To Be A Man Alone Surrounded By Kids I Don’t Know
The trend to ban men from being alone in parks and public places has a consequence. I now feel like a predator just watching my kids at the playground.
Doctors Declare (Again) Kids On Trampolines Is The Worst Thing Ever
No. You don’t need a trampoline. They’re expensive. They’re ugly. They’re dangerous. Really dangerous. Summer means doctors are (again) saying trampolines are the worst.
Despite City Bans, I Still Go Tobogganing With My Kids
Tobogganing bans are the new thing in cities across North America. Fed up with lawsuits from reckless riders, city bureaucrats are banning toboggans from city hills. But not in Calgary. And, despite a close call with a cliff, I still take my kids out for a ride.
Why My Kids Wear Helmets for Winter Sports
With many towns banning tobogganing for safety and legal reasons, our family has a simple rule: we wear helmets for winter sports. Bucket up, be safe, be smart.