Early Childhood Site
	Nicki Heskin BellaOnline's Early Childhood Editor

Child Car Seat and Booster Safety
Some parents can't wait to get their kids out of car seats and boosters, and others are buying new seats that hold kids up to 80 pounds. What's a parent to do? Here's my thoughts on car seat and booster safety.

Communications Plan
Why you need to make a communications plan for disaster preparedness and where to get more information to learn what you need to know.

Disaster Preparedness For Children
September has been declared as National Preparedness Month by the American Red Cross and the Department of Homeland Security. Find out what you need to to pack for your kids in order to be prepared for an emergency.

Kids and Heat - Beware!
Young children and the elderly are most at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do you know what to watch out for? Do you know what to do if your child becomes overheated?

Sun Safety
Simple and easy tips to help keep your young child safe in the Spring and Summer sun.