Every 9 Days, a Child Dies in a Hot Car. All These Tragedies are Preventable

As Temperatures Rise, Safety Advocates Join on National Heatstroke Prevention Day to Remind Parents to be Vigilant about Proven Strategies to Prevent Hot Car Tragedies

An average of 37 children die each year, and all hot car tragedies are preventable

Jacksonville, FL, May 1, 2025 — As part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness about preventing hot car tragedies, representatives from Safe Kids Worldwide, Kids and Car Safety, and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) joined local health professionals from Wolfson Children’s Hospital, first responders, and safety advocates at the Mitchell Learning Academy in Jacksonville, Florida to share proven strategies and tips for parents, caregivers, and bystanders.

My First Time Working a Canadian Federal Election

On April 28th, 2025, I did something I’d never done before: I worked at a polling station. It was the day of one of the most historic Canadian Federal elections, and I was in the thick of it. Twelve hours of helping strangers register to vote, answering questions, filling out forms, and making sure everyone could cast their ballot. There were also 4 more hours for setup, vote counting, officially packing everything up, and finally, cleaning up the gym. It was long. It was tiring. And honestly? It was a pretty rewarding experience that I never really thought I would ever do.

What I Miss About My Kids Being Little

When you’re the dad of teenagers like me, you spend a lot of time marveling at how quickly everything changes. One day, you’re tripping over LEGO bricks and trying to survive the 100th read of “Paw Patrol,” and the next, you’re negotiating curfews and wondering why your grocery bill has doubled. As my boys have grown into teenagers, I do find myself missing certain things about their younger years—moments and routines I never realized I’d long for until they were gone.

Why I Couldn’t Binge-Watch Netflix’s Adolescence

Parenting is often described as a balancing act—equal parts love, discipline, guidance, and sheer guesswork. But what happens when the scales tip and your child faces challenges you never anticipated? That’s the question Netflix’s Adolescence challenged me with. This gripping limited series didn’t just entertain me; it had me considering a list of my own fears, hopes, and responsibilities as a dad. Even for a brief moment, it forced me to take a different perspective on how I raise my boys, how I write about parenting, and even how I see myself. Rarely does a TV show leave such an emotional imprint, but Adolescence did just that—and then some.

How to Make Extra Money Online with 7 Easy and Legit Methods

As parents, we wear a lot of hats—caregiver, chef, chauffeur, tutor… and the list goes on. But what if you could add “extra income earner” to that list, without piling on more stress or needing extra skills? Whether you’re saving for your child’s next birthday party, tackling rising grocery bills, or just want a little extra breathing room in the family budget, finding ways to make some extra cash from home can be a game-changer.

Can You Believe It’s Been Five Years?

Can you believe it’s been five years since the pandemic began? It feels like just yesterday we were all frantically searching for toilet paper, wondering if the world was running out of Dasani water, and trying to figure out how to do a decent fist bump without feeling awkward. Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic turned our lives upside down, and it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come. From the early days of panic shopping to the endless Zoom meetings and “quarantine haircuts,” it’s been a wild ride.