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Dec 9, 2019

Winter Safety Tips for Parents and Children

Winter is a great time of the year for holiday celebrations, building snowmen, and staying warm by the fire.

Dec 5, 2019

Revisiting the 2014 Winter Ice Storm 'Snow Jam' in Atlanta, Georgia

Back on January 28, 2014, snow and ice wreaked havoc on Atlanta, Georgia, and immobilized much of the surrounding areas.

Dec 2, 2019

The Dangers of Hot Liquids: How to Keep Children Safe This Winter

There’s nothing better than warming up with a hot cup of soup or cider when it gets cold outside.

Nov 25, 2019

Lessons Learned: Active Shooter Incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California

On November 14, 2019, Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California was the site of another deadly school mass shooting.

Nov 19, 2019

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Parents and Children

For many families, Thanksgiving is full of turkey, travel, and gratitude.

Nov 13, 2019

The Month of January Leads in High Number of Active Shooting Events

Publicly available data shows that January is a historically high leading month for active shooter events.

Nov 12, 2019

Disaster Recovery Challenges Faced by Early Childhood Professionals in the U.S. Virgin Islands

In September 2017, two category 5 hurricanes struck the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) within two weeks.

Nov 8, 2019

Recap of New Jersey Safety For All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together

On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, our Executive Director Andrew Roszak had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Safety For All

Nov 5, 2019

Teaching Children Life-Saving Emergency Preparedness Skills Through the Red Cross Pillowcase Project

Having an emergency kit is critical during a disaster, that’s why the Institute for Childhood Preparedness supports the efforts of...

Oct 29, 2019

Keep an Eye Out for Blue Trick-or-Treat Buckets on Halloween Night

For many children, Halloween is filled with laughter while walking around the neighborhood.

Oct 18, 2019

8 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Children

It’s not surprising that Halloween is a favorite for parents and children! Kids love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, and eat candy.

Oct 10, 2019

10 Fall Safety Tips to Keep Children and Parents Safe

Back-to-school is in full swing, and cooler days are setting in.

Oct 1, 2019

Is The ‘Joker’ Movie Serving As An Inspiration For Extremists?

On October 4, 2019, Warner Brothers is set to release Joker in The United States. The R-rated movie is a psychological and violent thriller.

Sep 25, 2019

Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training with Academy Primary School

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce our new partnership with Academy Primary School in Rockville, Maryland.

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Sep 24, 2019

Institute Staff Attends Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response Training

We strive to provide early childhood professionals with the best and most informative training possible.

Sep 24, 2019

Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness Will Not Endorse Bulletproof Backpacks

As experts in early childhood, we are routinely asked to endorse products that would provide aid in an active shooter situation.

Sep 18, 2019

The Best Ways to Keep Kids Safe on Hot Playgrounds

Playground safety has always been a priority for parents and childcare providers.

Aug 28, 2019

11 Questions Parents Should Ask Child Care Providers About Emergencies and Preparedness

Daily, parents are flooded with news articles about how to choose high-quality child care programs.

Aug 28, 2019

September is National Preparedness Month: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared

September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness about natural disasters, emergencies...

Aug 26, 2019

Is Your Child Care Program Prepared for an Emergency or Natural Disaster?

Caring for young children can be challenging on a day-to-day basis, and during an emergency, those challenges are greatly magnified.

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