19 ways to keep kids safe

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There are many specific actions parents can take to protect their children from harm. These protective measures include hiding poisons; teaching children how to deflect kidnappers and sexual abusers; hide guns; watch who the child's friends are; be careful of dogs; and teach children how to handle telephone calls. Various other suggestions are offered.

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What really keeps kids off drugs

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The drug usage among teenagers is rising with the number of 12-year-olds using marijuana doubling in 1998 compared to statistics in 1993. Some of the myths of drugs are clarified and advice is given for parents on how to deal with this issue with their children if it were to arise.

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Before you pop a pill, read this

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Prescription drugs can have harmful side effects and are involved in about 100,000 deaths each year. Health consumers should be aware of the danger and carefully weigh risks against benefits. Drug-disclosure documents provide important information.

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