Children, Families & Safety
Practical guidance for families on school readiness, safety, health, and everyday choices. Helpful, clear tips without fluff.
Back-to-School Shopping Tips for North Carolina Consumers
Have you waited until the last minute for back-to-school shopping? Don’t worry, you can still shop smart and maximize savings across North Carolina.
Follow These Safety Tips to Make Halloween a Ghoulishly Fun and Safe Night for Everyone
The spookiest night of the year is right around the corner, and kids everywhere are choosing their favorite costumes while looking forward to buckets of candy.
Guidelines for When to Introduce Babies to Peanut Products
Current guidance suggests introducing peanut products in infancy may lower allergy risks. Learn how and when to do it safely.
Healthy Breakfast Tips Just in Time for Back to School
The first day of school is right around the corner and with it comes busy schedules. Healthy Breakfast Tips Just in Time for Back to School.
Here's What You Need to Know When Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume for Your Little Ghouls
Halloween is right around the corner, and costumes are flying off the shelves. Here's What You Need to Know When Choosing a Safe Halloween Costume for Your.
Kids Going Back to School? Find Out All You Need to Know About Vaccines
As children prepare to return to classrooms across North Carolina this fall, parents face a flood of forms and deadlines. Kids Going Back to School? Find Out.
Leaving Your Children and Your Pets Alone in Hot Cars Can Turn Deadly in Just a Few Minutes
You stop for what feels like a quick errand, crack the windows and lock the doors, thinking your sleeping infant or dog will be fine for just a moment.
Parents Beware: The Dangers of Auto Rollaway
Every year, emergency rooms in North Carolina treat dozens of children injured when a vehicle unexpectedly rolls away. Parents Beware: The Dangers of Auto.
Protecting Your Child's Personal Information at School Is a Critical Step to Prevent Fraud
For parents, the start of a new school year usually means completing registration forms, health forms, emergency contact forms, and other required paperwork.
Simple Tips for Quick and Healthy School Lunches
Between school supplies, after-school activities and work deadlines, packing lunches can feel like just one more chore for busy North Carolina families.
State Officials Urge Back-to-School Safety for Motorists and Students
As families return to campuses across North Carolina this fall, roads and sidewalks will be busier than ever. State Officials Urge Back-to-School Safety for.
Take Some Time to Prep Your Children for Daylight Saving Time With These These Simple Tips
If you have children, you know how difficult adjusting to a time change can be. Take Some Time to Prep Your Children for Daylight Saving Time With These These.