As most parents know, the days can be the long but the years are short. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, and you may not even realize that your child may be due for a new car seat. However, it's important that you take the time to check your child's...
Every year at about this time--after the tryptophan-induced turkey coma has worn off, when there's no more football to watch and the holiday shopping sprees are over--comes the news reports from the holiday weekend. You read the all-too-familiar stories about tragic...
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, to share a meal together and be grateful for all you have. However, the risk of injury during this time of year surges--which can quickly turn a light-hearted occasion into a sobering trip to...
Thanksgiving is a time to get away from work obligations and get together with family and friends. In addition to camaraderie and interesting, if repeated, family stories, the celebration often centers around a large, elaborate meal. For some families, this means...
Working in the garbage industry is more dangerous than you might think. In any physically demanding job, there's a chance of injury. But a refuse worker's chance of injury--and even death--on the job is surprisingly high. In today's post, we examine some of the key...
Car accidents involving pedestrians can be devastating. Injuries are often severe and life-altering. In such cases, pedestrians will often take legal action seek compensation for their pain and suffering.While such lawsuits can frequently be successful, a driver's...
The e-scooter, the latest in urban commuting, is diminutive but potentially powerful. According to proponents, it could well be the big solution for what is a decades old problem – covering the so-called "last mile" – that distance in every city, including...
When you think of times of the year when driving is particularly dangerous, your mind might jump to holidays typically associated with heaving drinking--and consequently, drunk driving--such as St. Patrick's Day or New Year's. Or you may think of times of the year...
Our lives our getting increasingly busy. Multi-tasking is the new norm. We're juggling a seemingly endless list of responsibilities, leaving little time for rest or relaxation. All too often, a solid night's sleep gets prioritized last, and we become accustomed to...
If you're new to the parenting game, you probably have questions. How do you get your baby onto a regular sleep schedule? How does formula compare with mother's milk? How do you know which car seat to pick--and how should you use it?Safety guidelines for car seats...
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Carrollton, GA 30117
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