The Safety Mom
Alison Rhodes, "The Safety Mom," is a nationally-recognized family safety and wellness expert. She is a frequent guest on national TV, the author of the highly acclaimed "Honey I Lost the Baby in the Produce Aisle! The Safety Mom's Guide to Childproofing Your Life," and a corporate spokesperson. Alison reaches millions of parents every month with advice on how to keep the entire family happy, safe and sane!
After experiencing the death of her child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Alison became committed to saving children's lives. Over the years Alison has expanded her career platform to include a gamut of vital issues facing families. As a mom of a special needs' child, Alison has become a strong advocate for early intervention and programs that teach tolerance in our schools.
Her blog and newsletter as well as regular articles on popular parenting sites such as Parenting Weekly and Baby Weekly, reach thousands of parents every month with tips and advice that help parents sort through the hype and get to the facts. Her first book "Honey I Lost the Baby in the Produce Aisle! The Safety Mom's Guide to Childproofing Your Life" has been an instant success with parents and experts alike.
Community Blogger for The Balancing Act
Dealing with the 500-pound Gorilla in Your Aging Parents' Home
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- Published on Saturday, 19 May 2012 14:43
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 492
The relationship between an adult child and her aging parents can best be described by the word "denial." We ask the right questions – are they safe, are they taking their meds – but we often don't dwell too much and we take them at their word. Because, if we really looked at them and saw how they are aging, it would require us to acknowledge that we ourselves are getting old and we have become the caretaker.
Why I Want To Rip President Barbie's Head Off
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- Published on Friday, 20 April 2012 14:37
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 380
Last week Mattel hosted a major press conference in New York City and announced that Barbie was running for President of the United States. Yes, the blonde icon with the body that launched many eating disorders was, as the press release announced, "standing on her own two feet" and announcing her candidacy. Apparently the fact that this Barbie is standing on her own two feet..."just like other powerful leaders," is suppose to be a big deal. Are you kidding me??
Community Awareness of Autism Must Grow
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- Published on Monday, 02 April 2012 14:27
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 430
April has been designated as National Autism Awareness Month but, with the recent report from the Centers For Disease Control that every 1 in 88 kids is now diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), spotlighting this disability one month out of the year is certainly not enough.
Passion4Life Vitamins - The Multi I've Been Searching For!
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- Published on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 14:21
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 496
I'm usually the type of person who's willing to try anything. I tend to be a bit naïve and believe the claims made by many products. But I've grown skeptical and weary about this when it comes to multi-vitamins. They all swear they're different but, to me, they all seem to be the same.
Mary Poppins or Cruella Deville? How to Know Which Babysitter You're Hiring
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- Published on Monday, 23 January 2012 14:13
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 562
Recently there was an issue in my town where a nanny was arrested for abusing two small children in her care. She was at the local pharmacy when apparently she was screaming at the children and grabbed the 2 year-old by the neck.
Five Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help
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- Published on Friday, 13 January 2012 14:03
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 647
For many people, going home for the holidays means facing an unpleasant reality. Our parents are aging and, in fact, could be rapidly declining to a point that intervention is required in order to keep them safe.
Organizing Your Home For Safety
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- Published on Monday, 09 January 2012 13:56
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 466
As I've told my kids, everyone has at least one area of "weakness." For me, it's organizing. I admit, my desk is a mess and I spend way too much time trying to find misplaced keys or other items in the morning. Part of the problem is I get distracted easily. As I'm organizing one thing, another "to-do" comes into my mind and off I go – leaving one project half-finished as I move on to that other thought.
My Daughter's Advice for New Year's Resolutions
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 13:47
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 412
I know that New Year's resolutions usually center around losing weight, quitting smoking or some other personal improvement goal but, if you're a parent, how about adding some New Year's resolutions to improve your relationship with your kids and keep them safe? I recently asked my 9 year-old daughter about some resolutions and here's what she came up with:
Do you know what to do if you are attacked?
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 December 2011 13:38
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 454
Last week, The Centers for Disease Control released the data from an exhaustive survey finding that one in three women have experienced sexual assault, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. Couple this with what seems to be weekly news reports of abusive husbands gunning down their entire family and it makes almost every woman in America stop and wonder whether they would know what to do if they were attacked.
How Healthy is Your Home?
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- Published on Tuesday, 13 December 2011 13:20
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 705
As moms, it can feel as if we deal with endless cycles of coughs and runny noses. But what if the cause of all these colds is not our child's friend at school or the germ-laden grocery cart they touched? Perhaps what's making them sick is their very own home. Two major culprits are mold and lead.
"Mean Girl" Bullying Almost Always Starts at Home
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 13:10
- Written by Alison Rhodes
- Hits: 570
We're all familiar with "mean girl" bullying - the subtle put-downs, gossiping and condescending glances that are the hallmarks. Unfortunately I'm not referring to teens, I'm talking about the moms.
