A pool alarm is one of the most effective ways to prevent backyard drowning of unsupervised children or pets. Once a child slips under the water, it only takes minutes for her to lose consciousness, followed soon by permanent brain damage or death. To prevent… Read More
With drowning ranked as the second leading cause of unintentional death to children nationwide, you would think more homeowners would make pool safety a priority. Sadly, three-quarters of all pool- or spa-related fatalities involve children under the age of 5 according to the U.S. Consumer… Read More
When my niece started a new babysitting job last week, the first thing she did after the parents left for work was to look around for where their nanny cam might be hidden. “These people are rather sophisticated and work long hours, so they’re probably… Read More
Did you know that the same types of GPS tracking devices used in police surveillance are also available to parents to monitor new teenage drivers? My friend Lisa’s 17-year-old son just got his driver’s license and she wanted to be able to monitor his driving… Read More
1) First and foremost, get a pool alarm to protect the children in your household. A traditional pool alarm like the Poolguard or PoolEye mounts on the side of the pool, and for extra protection, you can have your child wear a Safety Turtle 2.0 wristband… Read More
