An estimated 40% of medications go unused, but what do you do with medications that you no longer want or need? This film gives a simple step-by-step guide on how to dispose of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications in a way that keeps them out of the hands of young children, prevents abuse, and is safe for the environment. Learn...

Save the Poison Help number (800-222-1222) in all of your phones, including cell phones, so you have it when you need it – and make sure it’s available for your child’s babysitter or caregiver. Call Poison Help right away if you think your child might have gotten into a medicine or vitamin, even if you are not completely sure. Read More ...

Oxygen, light, and water can break down your medications. Take care of your medications and take care of yourself by storing your medications in a cool, dry, and dark location. Read More Child Health Activity Downloads

No other developed country in the world has anywhere near the same rate of gun violence as America. The US has nearly six times the gun homicide rate as Canada, more than seven times as Sweden, and nearly 16 times as Germany. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database – the most complete source available on the quality of U.S. drinking water, aggregating and analyzing data from almost 50,000 public water utilities nationwide. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

The U.S. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism ... no matter where one lives, no one is immune from a potential natural or man-made disaster disrupting our lives. Most of us have probably given very little thought to what we might do if displaced by a disaster, and even less to what we would do with our pets. Dr. Heather Case talks...

Learn 5 steps you can take to protect yourself from the effects of flooding. Find other tips on being flood smart Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Students will understand the steps in a Lockdown and be able to describe them.  During the last school year, more than 4 million students participated in at least one lockdown, most often in response to a perceived gun or violent threat, a Washington Post report found. And these perceived threats, psychologists say are causing students...

The Adventures of Splish & Splash - Pool Safely Interactive App: Help your child learn what to do (and not to do) in and around pools and spas! Available for download on Apple and Android devices from the App Store or Google Play. PoolSafely.gov You are free to download and share our list of learning activities. Pool Safely Activity...

Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. Read More You are free to download and share our list of learning activities. Sun Safety Activity Downloads

People of color: This term refers to diverse skin colors and includes people of African, Asian, Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Native American descent. People of all colors, including those with brown and black skin, get skin cancer. Even if you never sunburn, you can get skin cancer. Although people of color have a lower risk of...