Skip to main content

Secondary menu

User menu

  • Join
  • OR
  • Log In

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Sunday, May 19, 2013
SPECIAL FEATURES:
  • Leaderboard
  • Nest
  • TreeHugger
  • Photos
  • Blogs
  • SB 2013
  • Joy of Less

Search form

Social links

Main menu

  • Earth Matters
    • Browse all »
    • Animals
    • Weather
    • Energy
    • Politics
    • Space
    • Translating Uncle Sam
    • Wilderness & Resources
  • Health
    • Browse all »
    • Allergies
    • Fitness & Well-Being
    • Healthy Spaces
  • Lifestyle
    • Browse all »
    • Arts & Culture
    • Travel
    • Natural Beauty & Fashion
    • Recycling
    • Responsible Living
  • Green Tech
    • Browse all »
    • Computers
    • Gadgets & Electronics
    • Research & Innovations
    • Transportation
  • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Browse all »
    • Green Workplace
    • Personal Finance
    • Sustainable Business Practices
  • Food & Drink
    • Browse all »
    • Beverages
    • Healthy Eating
    • Recipes
  • Your Home
    • Browse all »
    • At Home
    • Organic Farming & Gardening
    • Remodeling & Design
  • Family
    • Browse all »
    • Babies & Pregnancy
    • Family Activities
    • Pets
    • Protection & Safety

Breadcrumb Navigation

MNN.COM › Family › Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

Tweet

Protect your home and family with the latest tips on catastrophe preparation and home & auto safety.

  • Do dog seatbelts keep your pet safer?

    Mon, Oct 15, 2012 9:26 AM

    Video: A proposed law in New Jersey that would require dog owners to secure their dogs with seatbelts has been causing controversy, but a new study shows that dog seatbelts may not provide any extra protection and may even injure the dog.

    • Tweet
  • Woman hiding scared from burglar

    How to handle a home invasion

    Fri, Oct 12, 2012 3:57 PM by Linda Rosencrance, TechNewsDaily Contributor

    Don't let your house get invaded or robbed; follow these tips to ensure your safety if such a situation arises.

    • Tweet
  • ADVERTISEMENT

    Good Hands® Working Together
    can change the world

    Preparation
    Save a Rider
    Life Tracks App
    Act Out Loud
    Auto Safety
  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota to recall 7.43 million vehicles

    Wed, Oct 10, 2012 7:10 AM by Agence France-Presse

    The company is recalling 7.43 million vehicles, including its popular Camry and Corolla models, over a possible fire risk.

    • Tweet
  • Elderly driving

    How and when to ask elderly parents to stop driving

    Tue, Oct 09, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Is it time to ask your parents to hand over their keys? Here's what to look for and how to approach the topic with your loved ones.

    • Tweet
  • spray bottle

    Spray bottle designed to prevent chemical injuries

    Mon, Oct 08, 2012 12:55 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Makers of new spray bottle design hope it will combat childhood toxin injuries by only allowing adults to use it.

    • Tweet
  • Fire prevention

    5 tips for Fire Prevention Week

    Sat, Oct 06, 2012 11:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Kick off Fire Prevention Week today with these simple tips to keep your family safe.

    • Tweet
  • Person holding a bottle of vodka and car keys

    Teen drinking and driving rates are in decline

    Wed, Oct 03, 2012 10:13 AM by MyHealthNewsDaily

    Research shows that laws establishing a minimum legal drinking age, zero tolerance laws and a graduated driver-licensing system can protect teen drivers.

    • Tweet
  • Teen skateboarding

    The real reason teens do stupid things

    Tue, Oct 02, 2012 2:37 PM by Trevor Stokes, LiveScience

    Teens are more willing to accept the unknown than adults, and thus are more likely to take risks.

    • Tweet
  • Halloween makeup

    Parents beware: Halloween costumes may contain scary toxins

    Tue, Oct 02, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-group warns consumers about the toxins lurking in Halloween masks and props.

    • Tweet
  • Whitney Kropp at homecoming

    Bullied teen has last laugh on Homecoming night

    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 4:41 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Bullied Michigan teen Whitney Kropp turns the tables on her bullies and steals the show on homecoming night.

    • Tweet
  • Bullying

    Today only: Anti-bullying ebooks for $1.99

    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 2:30 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Amazon honors National Bullying Prevention Month with a daily deal on two titles that help empower kids against bullies.

    • Tweet
  • Boy working on a laptop surrounding by CGI shields

    What's the best Internet filter software for your computer?

    Tue, Sep 25, 2012 2:49 PM by TopTenREVIEWS

    Here are three computer programs that can help a worried parent relax when their kid is surfing the web.

    • Tweet
  • Lindsay Lohan

    Goodyear offers free driving lessons to Lindsay Lohan

    Fri, Sep 21, 2012 3:34 PM by Michael d'Estries

    Tire maker also extends offer to actress Amanda Bynes, after the 26-year-old was ordered to stop driving due to multiple incidents.

    • Tweet
  • What's the most dangerous room in the house?

    Mon, Sep 17, 2012 4:45 PM by Melissa Breyer

    In almost every nook and cranny in your house, there's an accident waiting to happen, but one room surpasses them all.

    • Tweet
  • woman's hands try to open elevator doors

    What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator?

    Sun, Sep 16, 2012 6:08 PM by Chanie Kirschner

    Don't panic. Press that call button, and get to know your fellow prisoners. And don't try to escape, lest you get crushed once the thing starts up again.

    • Tweet

Pages

  • |<
  • <<
  • …
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • …
  • >>
  • >|

ABOUT Jenn Savedge

Green parenting author on raising eco-friendly kids.

More about Jenn RSS feed

Recent Posts

  • New book will keep your kids busy this summer (and all year long)
  • Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'
  • Pregnant women living in greener areas have bigger babies
+ Add this to my site
Advertisement

INSIDE Protection & Safety

  • Toxins & Chemicals
  • Raising Healthy Kids
  • Lighter Footstep
  • Infographics
  • Book reviews

More eco-terms

Galleries

  • 5 gadgets to protect your home this winter

  • Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters

More photo galleries
Advertisement

Today's Most Popular On

  1. Photo: Panda suits are all in a day's work for researchers
  2. 20 ways to reuse coffee grounds, tea leaves
  3. 13 natural remedies for the ant invasion
  4. How much money do you save when baking your own bread?
  5. How to bike to work (or anywhere else)
  6. 15 houseplants to improve indoor air quality
  7. 9 habits that may do more harm than good
  8. 5 ways to stop deforestation
  9. Do you have flying ants or termites?
  10. Why you should not plant bamboo in your yard
+ Add this to my site
Advertisement

Footer menu

  • Quick Links
    • Joy of Less
    • About Us
    • Advisory Board
    • Editors' Blog
    • Press
    • Privacy
    • Sitemap
    • Terms of Service
  • MNN Tools
    • Advice
    • Blogs
    • Day in History
    • Eco-glossary
    • Infographics
    • Lists
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • Connect
    • The Nest
    • Contact Us
    • Mixed Greens
    • Newsletters
    • RSS
    • Social
    • TreeHugger
    • Mobile
  • Channels
    • Earth Matters
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Green Tech
    • Eco-Biz & Money
    • Your Home
    • Family
    • State Reports
  • Follow MNN
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Google+
    • StumbleUpon

Copyright © 2013 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE

SPONSORS