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Every parent wants to keep their family safe and in good health and there are many ways to make this happen. One way to keep your family safe is by going green. Green cleaning supplies such as ordinary kitchen supplies like baking soda and vinegar, can keep you children safe from toxic chemicals and keep your lungs and skin safe from infections. If you don-t have a carbon monoxide alarm in your home, be sure to buy one and install them in the bedroom areas of your home. Carbon monoxide is deadly, odorless and cannot be seen and that is why it’s so important to have it in your home.Additional information can be found at http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-home/indoor-air-quality/carbon-monoxide-basics.aspx. In addition, if you paint the inside of your home, make sure to use only lead-free paint. Another way to keep your family safe is by purchasing several plants. Plants are wonderful in the home because they absorb indoor pollution and add oxygen to your home.

Still another way to keep your family healthy is to find out how pure and safe your water is. Your local health department can give you information on how safe and pure your drinking and cleaning water is.

In addition, if you have small children, be sure to give them sound advice on strangers and to always tell your children that if they suspect that someone is doing something to them that is wrong”touching or feeling them”that they should tell their parents or someone who is in authority like a teacher or another parent. Also, to help keep your family safe, make sure that they all get a flu shot. Other ways to stay healthy are: washing your hands often, covering your mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough and stay home when you become ill. Another tip to keep in mind is to be safe when using space heaters and fireplaces. They can be a fire risk or cause monoxide poisoning.