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Jan 14, 2025 | safewise.com | Cathy Habas |Alina Bradford |Katie McEntire |Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride

research hours in 25+ in-home testsyears of combined experiencehomes and people protectedWondering at what age a child should get a phone? Many children are ready for a phone by age 13, but this decision really boils down to your child’s maturity and the phone’s necessity. We’ll walk you through some important considerations, the range of cell phones and smartwatches designed for kids, and some tips for controlling screen time.

Sep 9, 2024 | safewise.com | Cathy Habas |Katie McEntire |Alina Bradford |Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride

With over 30 mass killings in 2024 to date, sooner or later, your child will have questions about school shootings, active shooter drills, gun violence, or mass shootings in general.1 You’re not alone if you’re struggling to find the right words. We turned to an expert on kids and trauma for advice on this sensitive topic. Here’s what Dr. Steven Berkowitz, MD, recommends when talking to kids about school shootings.

May 6, 2024 | safewise.com | Cathy Habas |Rebecca Edwards |John Carlsen |Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride

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Mar 14, 2024 | safewise.com | Cathy Habas |John Carlsen |Rebecca Edwards |Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride

See crime rates for the safest cities. Iowa’s crime rates remain lower than national and regional averages for the fifth year in a row, and both property and violent crime rates decreased year over year. Iowans are generally less concerned about crime than other Americans but the number of Iowa respondents to our State of Safety survey who feel safe in their state dropped compared to the previous reporting year—from 55% to 52%.

Sep 26, 2023 | safewise.com | Cathy Habas |Rebecca Edwards |John Carlsen |Thumbtack. Cathy’s pride

skip to main content In a recent update, the CPSC has taken decisive action to protect infant sleep, enforcing a ban on crib bumpers and inclined sleepers. Find out how these new regulations under the Safe Sleep for Babies Act prioritize infant safety in our latest article. Studies are being conducted right now to determine whether asbestos-free talcum powder (an agent found in some baby powders) is dangerous.