Like everything else they are curious about- kids are naturally curious about the concept fire.  To prevent any accidental fires starting in the home, we wanted to remind parents & sitters of these fire safety tips.

In case of fire:

1) Know your exits of the home you live, or are working in

2) Keep exits clear and working

3) If on first floor of building with security gates on windows, be sure any fire safety windows are emergency exit-ready

4) Know your way out

5) Should you stay or should you go?

-If fire is in your apartment, LEAVE

-If fire is elsewhere in building, depending on of it is a fireproof building or not, it could be safer to stay in your apartment or leave

-In a fireproof building with very smokey hallways, you should close and seal your door

-In a non-fireproof building, it is best to leave immediately

Carbon Monoxide: Odorless, colorless, & tasteless. Make sure home has working carbon monoxide detectors & fire alarms

Kitchen safety: pan fire- use a lid or baking soda to smother it (NOT water- this causes splashing and can spread fire). Don’t ever leave cooking food unattended. Wear short or tight sleeves. Regularly clean cooking equipment

With cold winter months here, be sure heaters are far from blankets, flammable furniture, etc.

This photo is a great list from the FDNY of what parents and caregivers can do to prevent accidental in-home fires. Feel free to save to your desktop for a better look:

-Shannon

• What is Moms In Training?

An 8-week flexible Saturday morning work-out program that provides moms with the opportunity to get in shape, meet other moms & raise crucial funds in the fight against cancer.

• Who does the program benefit and how did you get involved with this organization?

The program directly benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. However, participants are encouraged to fundraise in honor/memory of someone impacted by any type of cancer. I have been working for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for over 12 years. During my time with the organization, I have fundraised $40,000 while training for 4 marathons. However, after becoming a mom and no longer having the same drive or time to commit to long-distance training, I still wanted to find to find a way to engage new moms in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Mission while integrating fitness into their lives. Thus, I created the program, Moms In Training!

• Where do you meet, is the training flexible, do I need to be a runner to get involved?

The groups meets in five different locations in the NYC area: Central Park, Madison Square Park, Astoria Park, Prospect Park & Clove Lake Park. The work-outs cater to moms of all fitness levels, so moms can either walk or run. Moms also have the ability to bring their baby & stroller to the work-outs! The 8-week program culminates with an opportunity for moms to complete a 10K (6.2 miles) on June 8th. Trainings are not mandatory and everyone will be given a training calendar that they can follow on their own. Training starts on April 13th @ 9:00am.

• How can moms get involved and sign up?

There is a $50 registration fee, which goes towards the $500 fundraising commitment. Last year, the average mom ended up raising $1,500! Upon registering, each participant will receive a fundraising website to get you started.

-For more information, contact helena.scott@lls.org or visit the Moms in Training website.