Jul 01, 2022

The 4th of July weekend promises to be full of fun, food, and fireworks, but it can go downhill quickly if you don’t take basic precautions to keep your family safe. (And yes, that includes making sure your firework-phobic dog doesn’t freak out, too.) You don’t need to be paranoid about your family’s safety over the holiday weekend. But a few basic precautions — including pool safety, baby ear protection, and food poisoning prevention — can protect your family and keep anxiety from your mind. Then you can focus on your main 4th of July job: Enjoying the day.

KABOOM   How To Enjoy 4th Of July Fireworks Without Deafening Your Kids   Parents should go out of their way to protect children's eardrums.   READ THIS STORY

How To Protect Delicate Ears   Watch the fireworks from a distance. The closer you are, the louder the noise.   Avoid earplugs and DIY methods such as cotton balls, which don’t fit properly inside a baby’s ear.   Put your baby in an earmuff-style noise protection device that has a noise reduction rating. This is the best type of baby ear protection you can buy.

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FOOD   5 Grill Recipes To Make All Summer Long   Ribs. Spicy kebabs. A cast-iron cobbler. These are the meals to have in your back pocket thism season.   READ THIS STORY

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