On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the upcoming school year—which is suddenly right around the corner! Have the kids completed their summer reading assignments yet? Not quite… So, how do you keep kids focused on learning during summer vacation? What is the college application process like? And does a glow-in-the-dark backpack have any real, practical value other than just looking cool? Karen and Megan break it all down ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25th—which also happens to be Megan’s birthday! World Drowning Prevention Day, although only recently established, has already proven to be an effective method of bringing world-wide recognition and solidarity to such an incredibly important cause. Karen recaps a busy schedule which includes commemorating the anniversary of Zachary Archer Cohn’s passing by bringing awareness to the importance of water safety with appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and writing an opinion ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the 4th of July weekend—a time when, tragically, preventable drownings are traditionally at their peak. Startlingly, both the Philadelphia and New York-areas are already seeing an uptick in annual drownings through June. How can you prepare your kids for a safe trip to the New Jersey shore, pool, or any other open body of water? Karen and Megan provide you with everything you need to know to prepare for a safe, fun-filled summer ..read more

As the busy summer travel season gets underway, Karen and Megan welcome Joe Colella, a nationally recognized expert in car seat safety. Joe is the Director of Child Passenger Safety for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. How do you ensure your child is in the right car seat based on their weight, height, and age? Did you know that car seats have an expiration date and do you know where that information is located? What is the biggest mistake parents make when it comes to securing their children? Believe it or not, it's not just one! Join us for an incredibly important decisi ..read more

On this episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan recap their recent trip to Colorado Springs, CO where they spoke at the 2023 National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) conference—which, for the first time, was held jointly with the Association of Aquatic Professionals’ (AOAP) annual conference. The joint conference allowed The ZAC Foundation to reach more individuals and raise greater awareness for water safety, a community-based approach towards engagement on drowning prevention. Parents and caregivers will really appreciate the progress being made and the goals for the future, all of ..read more

On this episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan welcome Peter Kerin, owner of Foresight Childproofing. Peter is a father of three and is considered a leading expert in his field with over a decade of experience in professionally childproofing homes. During the conversation, Peter explains how parents can take minor home precautions that ultimately make their home significantly safer for newborn babies and small children. What are the top recommendations for a safer, child-friendly home? And what are some commonly overlooked dangers that every parent needs to be aware of ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with one of the inspiring forces behind The ZAC Foundation, Nancy Baker. Nancy is the mother of Virginia Graeme Baker, for whom the national Spa and Safety Act is named. Joining us from the National Water Safety Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Nancy shares her powerful, personal story and explains how she has used a family tragedy as motivation to prevent drain entrapment from impacting others. Since the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 was signed into law, there have been zero deaths involving childr ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan are joined by Dr. Melissa Dvorsky—Assistant Professor of pediatrics, psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She also serves as the Director of the ADHD & Learning Differences Program at Children’s National. During the conversation, Dr. Dvorsky explains that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an incredibly common neurodevelopmental disorder in children. What are the most common symptoms of ADHD? And how, as a parent, can you guarantee academic succ ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan discuss the upcoming holiday season! Everyone is excited for Christmas! Well, sort of… Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Years, the holiday season is typically accompanied by a seemingly endless series of chores, obligations, and activities—it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We all want to spend more time enjoying the festivities and less time worrying. So, what tricks and tips are Karen and Megan using to simplify otherwise time-consuming tasks? PLUS: chimney safety tips, Christmas tree precautions, and the horrors o ..read more

On this week’s episode of Keeping Kids Safe, Karen and Megan speak with longtime friend of The ZAC Foundation, Alan Korn. Alan is the Executive Director of Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation—an organization that prioritizes child safety and drowning prevention. Alan talks about his unique experiences practicing law, being a father, becoming an advocate, and the pivotal role he played in lobbying for meaningful water safety legislation. Karen, Megan, and Alan discuss the complexities of parenthood as well as policing reckless behavior exhibited by the children of other parents. Megan recalls se ..read more