For the last two years, my husband and I have hosted a small holiday party at our home. We make chili, provide all the toppings and serve appetizers. My friends …
Topics: Health & Safety
Hallie & Owen’s Halloween Safety Poem
The post was written by Red Cross volunteer Robyn Taylor and originally appeared on the National Capital Region blog. Hallie and Owen were excited to collect a bag of candy. …
Debunking ‘Dry Drowning,’ ‘Secondary Drowning’ and ‘Delayed Drowning’
A Q&A with water safety and medical expert Dr. Linda Quan Most of us who spend time in the water are familiar with the risks of drowning, but what have …
Back-to-school: 6 Pro Tips for Teachers and Students
It’s officially that time of year again: back-to-school. We know many of you may be getting your little ones ready for their first day, or settling into the groove of …
5 Sun Safety Tips for Student Athletes
Thrilled to cheer on the Emerson Lions! As summer begins to dwindle down and schools start up again, so do fall sports and practices. I was raised on the Sunbelt, …
Five Ways to Celebrate Social Wellness with the Red Cross
The American Red Cross has helped to provide relief to people all over the country and the world for over a century. We know that mental and social wellness are …
22 Safety Tips for Your First Apartment
At the beginning of the summer, I moved into my very first apartment. While it was exciting, it was also really nerve-wracking to move to a brand new city with a …
20 Tips for Staying Safe as a Tourist This Summer
Earlier this summer I moved to Washington D.C., knowing no one else in the city. While moving solo to a new city is exciting, it can also be dangerous if …
6 Safety Tips From a Sailboat Captain
By Beth Palma Beth is a charter sailboat captain sailing out of Bayfield, Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Beth, an American Red Cross volunteer, is passionate about water safety and sharing skills. …
You Don’t Need a Pool to Learn Water Safety
With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, we’re excited for pools to open and beach trips to commence. As you might guess, we’re keen on making sure you and …