Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Child Safety - Sun and Water Safety
Beat the heat” is the main punch line of every individual as soon as the weather becomes hot. In this duration everyone loves to get pampered in water, hence beaches and pools becomes famous spot for hangouts. In between having fun it’s spotted that drowning causes major accidents and death reasons. For this reason water safety is most important and is necessary for one to be aware of water safety tips. Swim smart and save your own life.
• As per instructors it’s a suggestion, never swim alone, while swimming one must be accompanied by a partner at least. Whether in pool, lake or beach, a partner is essential because they can help each other in case of any emergency. It is possible that an expert can get muscular cramp or get tired and fail to come out of water, in this case the partner can be of great help.
• Before entering in the water, it’s important to learn the techniques of rescuing from water. It’s important to get skilled training so that one can save their own life if requiredhttp://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/child-safety-sun-and-water-safety
Child Safety - Common child safety hazards
Children are curious and spontaneous by nature. They often check the things they find out in their level. If anything they find interesting they tend to put it in their mouth. They do not understand what is dangerous and harmful for them. That is why the parents need to be very careful about the child safety at home. Many parents think that the child is safe in the backyard just because they are inside and no one from the outside can reach them. However, the child can get into trouble with the things they are playing with. That is why you must not let your kids play with small objects that they can put in their nose or mouth. This could save your child from plenty of troubles.http://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/child-safety-common-child-safety-hazards
Child Safety - Safety tips for children who are home alone
Now days we find many families who are staying individually and both the parents are employees. In that case many times situation comes when they have to leave their children all alone back at home. This idea of leaving the child all alone is sometimes anxious because one is not sure about their decision. One cannot judge the right age for doing so, but since there is no choice left parents take this drastic step. Hence it’s advised to prepare certain things and training at home.
Make a full proof planning and give proper training to children before leaving them alone. Kids are innocent and grasp things very soon; hence it’s necessary to train them smartly. It’s sometimes difficult for parents to take this step because kids are generally found insisting their parents to leave them alone at home, but after looking at their age parents panic and don’t have the confidence to leave them alone. Hence parents are sometimes found in dilemmahttp://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/child-safety-safety-tips-children-who-are-home-alone
Teen Safety - Friendship (the bond for life)
Teen Safety - Friendship (the bond for life)
You cannot choose your relatives but you choose your friends. In friendship age, place, sex nothing else matters. When two people become friends they need not be likeminded always. Even two absolutely different people can be great friends. Every life has various phases and during those times you make various friends. When in school you make some friends. In college you make some more friends. You come to know more people in the corporate life.
The fact is that not everyone becomes a friend. Some people remain just acquaintances where some other people touch some chord and become friends for life.
Friendship is a very important part of anyone’s life. In your schools you share your notes and talk about someone whom and your friend dislike. That continues even when you grow up. People never grow up when they are with their friends. Friendship is the magic that helps you to remain younger by heart. No matter how busy you are in your life you must not forget your friends.http://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/teen-safety-friendship-bond-life
Teen Safety - Friends: From Random Strangers to The Closest to Our Heart! - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/teen-safety-friends-random-strangers-closest-our-heart#sthash.pmaZIsFN.dpuf
Making friends easily doesn’t come naturally to everyone. There are certain people who can exchange a few words with a stranger, and easily put that person at ease. Such is their power that the stranger soon feels safe and the bond of friendship develops between the two people. Now, it is not the same with most people.
There is a huge difference between having lots of friends in your social networking profiles, and the same in your real life. The former involves only verbal communication, and can often be misinterpreted. What can’t be misinterpreted is the non-verbal form of communication, which mostly involves your body language and the tone with which you say something. And that is where the specialty of a true friendship lies. After all, friendship is the most primary step towards building a life-long relationship. If people learn how to make friends easily, then this world is certainly going to become a much better place to live in.http://www.self-safety.com/child-and-teen-safety-tips/teen-safety-friends-random-strangers-closest-our-heart
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Emotional Health - Depression in older adults
Depression can lead people to very grave consequences if it is not treated with proper care. Untreated depression may cause an older adult to experience a diminishing quality of living and may increase the risk of suicide. It is a very common health crisis in adults above 65 years. To treat depression one has to realise and be aware of the very initial symptoms of depression. This is important for effectual treatment and revival which is possible with the help of proper support and care. Recovery from depression can help these older adults to get back the ability to enjoy and live a happy and healthy life. On asking a question like “are you depressed?” by a medical professional, a “no” for an answer is most likely, as the person undergoing depression cannot realise of being affected. The older adults don't often relate what they actually feel with depression. They might also believe that admitting to depression imply weakness. It may not be very easy to identify depression in older adults. Many of the symptoms of depression and dementia are very similar.The family members of an affected adult may get confused with the symptoms for usual indications of growing old. The various symptoms of depression include the following – - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-depression-older-adults#sthash.UbSPXY8D.dpuf
Emotional Health - Dealing with depression
Being in depression is no man’s choice; it’s just a bad time through which a person goes through. Depression often leads to loss of self-control, will power, patience and stability in life. It even drains hope and energy, it becomes difficult to do those things even which one like the most. It’s even seen that sometimes depression persist for duration of time which takes a pathetic turn in life. Hence it’s very important to deal with depression so that life doesn’t become more dreadful. The journey of recovery When a person is in depression, it’s very important for one to walk on this road. We all know that every person has some goal in life and they even work hard to achieve their goal but unfortunately all hard work do not show color. They have to face failure at some point of time and this failure often leads to depression. Hence it’s well said that to come out of this depression one should gather all the guts and gear up for new small challenges with easy goals in life. Once they start winning these goals the number of achievements adds up in their sack they will start gaining all the lost confidence
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Emotional Health - Cutting and Self-harm
At a certain point in life, for some people life becomes a burden and they become their own enemy. This thought or rather an epidemic has become a household problem which is affecting the growing generation. People with such thoughts are prone to inflict the maximum pain to them and derive the left-over solace. Suicide, seclusion, lunacy, abrasive behaviour, spilling their own blood by slitting their wrists and skins are the ways by which they torture themselves. Actually this is a psychological disorder which is largely generated by defeat, rejection, unfulfilled expectations and sometime association with a similar person suffering from the same disorder. People with terminal diseases also try to die earlier. Self-harming originates from the thought that life has failed to deliver them with happiness and the sweetness evaporates, the zeal to fight vanishes and the courage to march forward retards.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-cutting-and-self-harm#sthash.YQTT98Gu.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-cutting-and-self-harm#sthash.YQTT98Gu.dpuf
Emotional Health - Coping with Pet Loss
It is not easy to bear the pain of losing a pet that you would have great relationship. You might have loved it too much and fail to bear that pain. Pets become part of the family as members with them developing intense relation. Your bonding defines a new kind of relationship between you and an animal you love. It is indeed difficult to bear a situation when your inseparable relation faces the challenge with pet’s death. The natural feel and belongingness you develop comes at naught once you lose your pet. It could be devastating situation for many. The grief and sadness of yours upon the animal’s death might break down you like it is seen in many cases when people feel completely broken. Practice a few tips for better control over your emotional tedium which you may have developed upon the loss of your pet. It requires you to manage yourself through firmness. Manage the situation to avoid further worsening of your situation.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-coping-pet-loss#sthash.QS1lSbEi.dpuf
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Emotional Health - Coping with grief and loss
The biggest pain in life is losing your loved one. No grief is more painful than this. A man can stand any pain life but the fact of losing their love sometimes kills them internally. There is no particular way of reacting towards the grievances, but one can surely cope up with it which absolutely depends on individual. Generally grief is defined as the emotional feeling on any near and dear one’s death, but grievances are not restricted to anybody’s death only. Loss of anything can cause grief which can be:
· Serious illness of loved one
· Retirement
· Miscarriage
· Divorce
· Death of an animal/pet
· Loss of a job
· Losing health
· Losing a friend
· Selling of house
See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-coping-grief-and-loss#sthash.8wTiQ48J.dpuf
· Serious illness of loved one
· Retirement
· Miscarriage
· Divorce
· Death of an animal/pet
· Loss of a job
· Losing health
· Losing a friend
· Selling of house
See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/emotional-health/emotional-health-coping-grief-and-loss#sthash.8wTiQ48J.dpuf
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Internet Safety - Mobile Data Security
In the twenty first century, it is very important to secure the data in mobile as it may contain precious as well as private data. If we are not able secure the data in our mobile then simply it means we are losing our privacy and importance of private data. Therefore it is very important to secure the mobile data for yourself. Nowadays there are uncountable number of spying going on within the system and out the system. In fact it is one the big market that exist in the world currently. Either you do keep eye on your mobile data or do not, it does not matter for other. There are many eyes are spying on your mobile data. Therefore if you do not keep eye on your mobile data the ultimate looser will be you. - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/internet-safety-tips-and-suggestions/internet-safety-mobile-data-security#sthash.UcsVKJJt.dpuf
Internet Safety - Mobile Virus
Mobile virus is basically unwanted disease for any mobile phone. It can control directly to the microprocessor of mobile. Sometimes, the mobile virus are the reason for uncertain result on a certain click of mobile i.e. mobile does not work as it supposed to work. It has many consequences on normal functionality of mobile for example it increases the response time of the mobile as a result mobile gets slow down, it can also damage to your store data, it can change your data, it can delete your data and it can also add some unwanted data, it can also damage on the life time of mobile. Therefore as we can see, certainly we do not wish virus in our mobile. - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/internet-safety-tips-and-suggestions/internet-safety-mobile-virus#sthash.Yg9IqVPc.dpuf
Internet Safety - Wireless Security
Wireless security in simple words is prevention from unauthorized access to data transfer using wireless system. Security of wireless system is very important concern for science and engineering. In fact it is one of the vast subject to learn and currently lot of research is going on all across the globe to secure wireless system. It is very hot and smart technology for transferring data from one place to other due to its mobile nature and very simple to transport as it is wireless.
There are number of technology available to transfer data in wireless manner like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, infrared, GPS and many more. Some wireless network has relatively small range like Bluetooth and infrared, some has large range like Wi-Fi and some has huge range like GPS system. As the current technology converging to wireless network, its security is also very huge concern for us. As the range of coverage for any wireless system increase, the technology involve in it also become complicated to function it properly. In other words technology involve for smooth transfer of data is directly proportional to its range.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/internet-safety-tips-and-suggestions/internet-safety-wireless-security#sthash.02PhJCFJ.dpufInternet Safety - Credit Card Security
In modern days, credit cards have become very popular among customers since they allow users to quickly get short term loans for their purchases without having them to calculate the remaining balance before every transaction, just keeping in mind the maximum credit line of the card.
But every time a card is used, the chances of it being used fraudulently increase and so the customers need to be careful & vigilant and should keep in mind the risks involved in such transactions and the measures for safety of their card.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/internet-safety-tips-and-suggestions/internet-safety-credit-card-security#sthash.rnLMTP6u.dpufInternet Safety - Debit Card Security
In recent times, more consumers have debit cards than credit cards and consumers use debit cards more often than cash, credit cards, and cheques individually as most people think using your PIN is the safest way to pay. But debit cards are also used fraudulently.
Following are some measures to protect your debit card from fraud charges-
• Memorize your PIN and change it regularly to avoid risk
• Avoid using easily obtainable information like date of birth, phone number etc. as your PIN
• Never share your PIN with anyone and never write it down anywhere
• While keying in your PIN at an ATM or a point of sale terminal, cover the keypad with your hand/body so that nobody could see it
• Keep ATM receipts and transaction slips and compare with the account balance regularly through online/mobile banking
• Make sure that the card is swiped at a point of sale terminal in your presence to avoid double swiping or swiping through two different devices
• Register with the bank/financial institution to receive SMS alerts
• Beware of phishing. Never disclose your PIN over phone or respond to any email asking your PIN or any account information
• Use only secured websites (look for ‘https’ in the URL) when shopping online
• Immediately call your financial institution or police if the card gets jammed in an ATM or los
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/internet-safety-tips-and-suggestions/internet-safety-debit-card-security#sthash.0vPqxNdJ.dpufTuesday, September 23, 2014
Self Defense Tips
Self defense is not just about attacking or fighting back. The most important factor to keep in mind is to ensure minimal damage to oneself. In a certain situation, yelling out loud can prove to be the best defense option. It is upon you to judge the scenario and act accordingly.
We have given below some simple but extremely effective self-defense techniques which can be used in case of any assault to tackle the situation. Please note that these techniques are generic in nature, it might take some practice on your part for their proper execution.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/self-defense/self-defense-tips#sthash.VT4OSTQM.dpufSelf Defense - Building Collapse Drill
“No matter how much training you have, you can’t walk through flames or escape a collapsed building,” said Ineke Zeldenrust. In this article, building collapse drills is the main subject. First we discuss about the building collapses, their causes and drill methods used for a specific type of building collapse. There are number of reasons why a building will collapse. While it is not very difficult to predict a collapse, it is not impossible. Explosions, fire breaks and earthquakes cause the building to collapse. Knowledge of building construction characteristics and the hazards associated with each type is a career long effort. Building collapses occur more frequently due to Fire fighting’s or Earthquakes. - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/self-defense/self-defense-building-collapse-drill#sthash.vGQcy4mg.dpuf
Self Defense - Emergency Evacuation
Evacuation procedures may be followed before or after or during the disaster. These emergency evacuations are classified as Small scale evacuations and Large Scale evacuations.
Small Scale Evacuations:
These evacuations were restricted to a small area where much of the equipment is not required. In case of structural failure of buildings, where the building is about to collapse, people were evacuated using alarms or exit signs. Here not much of labour work is required.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/self-defense/self-defense-emergency-evacuation#sthash.f6rgM73f.dpufMonday, September 22, 2014
Home Safety - Home Violence
The society today has several ills which pose a grave threat to the individuality and freedom of women. It has become absolutely necessary to check and prevent these ills at the right time to ascertain equality and justice to women.
One of the most common and immoral of these ills is domestic violence. It can be of any kind – husband beating his wife or in-laws giving emotional torture, domestic violence can neither be justified nor should it be tolerated
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/home-safety/home-safety-home-violence#sthash.I2eWceTa.dpufHome Safety - Home Safety Tips
Whether it is a neighbourhood shop or the park situated a few meters away from your house, no place is safe or immune to attacks on unsuspecting persons especially women. Every day we come across barbaric acts of violence and brutality against innocent victims whose only mistake is to be ‘At the wrong place-at the Wrong time’.
Although, it is a duty of every citizen of the country to help fight such immoral and ruthless acts of felony in our vicinity, it is far easier for women to be aware of common situations and scenarios that can put their safety at risk. This way, they can be pro-active and avoid the circumstance of an attack. As rightly said, ‘Prevention is always better than Cure’- a list of common threats are given below that will help you beware of the risks and thus avoid them!
Home Safety - Stages of grief
Home Safety - Stages of grief
Grief in life is a universal experience which everyone experiences. In all walks of life person have to experience it. It is very much like mourning which occurs due to deep sorrow which might be due to death of a closed or loved one, terrible illness, or loss of a valued substance. It’s important to understand that there are loops in life and also there are many go to statements hence it’s not necessary that every grief can be dealt in same way.
But if one do not come out of grief then there is a huge chances if person going into depression later. At this point of time outsiders feel that one should come out of the grief as soon as possible but on the other side I would say that it is a very normal attitude.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Teen Safety - Self Defense
Learn to trust your gut instincts. It could save you from being raped or worse. If you feel uneasy or unsure in anyway, it is in your best interest to get away and get help. Use your instincts and be aware of your FREEZE instinct.
Move quickly ... Fight, Flight or Freeze are our natural instincts, so be aware that all 3 exist.
Self defense is not just about attacking or fighting back. The most important factor to keep in mind is to ensure minimal damage to oneself. In a certain situation, yelling out loud can prove to be the best defense option. It is upon you to judge the scenario and act accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/teen-safety/teen-safety-self-defense#sthash.2H7OZFCg.dpufTeen Safety - Safe and Alert
It is very important to ensure safety at all places and at all times for our near and dear ones. This can be done by keeping them aware and vigilant at all times regarding various risks that might turn into grave threats to safety and life.
The fast-paced world and randomly changing lifestyle patterns along with the increasing levels of stress have caused serious damage to the psychology of people. This has created criminals out of ordinary people. In fact, as per a study, the number of first-time criminals has increased by more than three times in the recent 6 years.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/teen-safety/teen-safety-safe-and-alert#sthash.OTLL0n7S.dpufTeen Safety - Be Smart, Be Safe
Undoubtedly, the most important factors that can ensure safety at all times is – Being aware & having presence of mind.
Despite its efforts, today’s society is still unable to fight the evil of crimes against women. Hence, it is imperative that the women take charge and keep themselves informed and cautious at all times about threats lurking around them. They must know what are the dangers that they can face in their daily encounters from the people around and also must be ready to tackle any untoward incident with courage, strength and intelligence.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/teen-safety/teen-safety-be-smart-be-safe#sthash.GJe4B1Cf.dpufChild Neglect - A Serious Threat
After a lot of research and extensive study of child behaviour all over the world, it was confirmed that proper attention and devoted time are the most critical factors which decide the overall personality (or the lack of it!) among children of all age groups.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/child-safety/child-neglect-serious-threat#sthash.TFQOUpyS.dpufOutdoor Safety - Alcohol Safety
With life becoming super-hectic and with no time to spare for leisure or hobbies, parties and social get-togethers have become great ways of relaxing our senses to ease up the tension today. In fact, parties have become a part and parcel of urban lifestyle where people meet each other, friends are made, acquaintances confirmed and relationships started.
However, these social gatherings also have a darker side. Criminals and people with malicious intent find these informal crowds an easy target to locate and strike on unsuspecting victims.
Keeping yourself and your loved ones safe is of utmost importance during these gatherings. We have given below general threats, safety tips and some basic first aid practices that, if followed, will keep your party experiences as cheerful and safe memories.
- See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-alcohol-safety#sthash.ZbbKAOk4.dpuf
Outdoor Safety - Date Rape
One of the recent and fast-increasing risks, especially to the teen population of our country is date rape. What begins with a casual friendship ends up in a ghastly and heinous incident of rape or non-consensual sexual assault.
Earlier, most of the date rape cases were limited to bigger cities and the metros. However, day by day this trend is changing. With growing awareness, impact of social media and the misunderstood urge to prove themselves at par with metropolitan crowd, youth from the smaller towns are also becoming involved in this crime. However, this crime is not limited to only teenagers. Several cases of adults as victims of date rape prove that everyone is at risk.
Outdoor Safety - Workplace Safety
The modern corporate workplace has completely changed the approach which people had earlier towards work and office. Posh localities, well-lit and air conditioned offices with loads of benefits and perks for the employees like games room, fully equipped gymnasium, impressive menu in the cafeteria and above all a sense of security and well-being for everyone working here- have become a trademark of today’s workplace. - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-workplace-safety#sthash.dv64ZApV.dpuf
Outdoor Safety - Exit Signs
Over the last half decade, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of exit signs has significantly increased and evolved. They have been used for over 65 years and have proven to increase and improve one’s ability to an exit by visually recognizing the visual guide placed. The places where exit signs are important are during emergencies, buildings, corporate, public places and where not? - See more at: http://www.self-safety.com/outdoor-safety/outdoor-safety-exit-signs#sthash.XwRPi2J6.dpuf
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Teen and Safety
Child Safety - Safety Tips for Infants and Kids
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