↓
 

truechildsafety.com

Child Safety News & Interesting Stories from Around the World

  • Latest News & Stories
  • About Us
  • Contribute
  • Information By Topic
Home→Categories Children 1 2 >>

Category Archives: Children

Post navigation

← Older posts

Four Year Old Girl Goes on Accidental Camping Trip

truechildsafety.com Posted on April 6, 2020 by adminApril 6, 2020

The tragedies that befall children can happen in the blink of an eye. A few seconds is all it took for 4-year-old Evelyn Sides, who goes by the nickname Vadie, to vanish from the backyard of a family friend, “Nanny,” who was watching her at the time. The girl was playing outside with her dog Lucie when she ran off into the Alabama woods. As Vadie describes it, “We took a walk, but then I got too fast and got … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Crazy Things Kids Do

Little Girl Tries To Play Santa, Gets Stuck In Chimney

truechildsafety.com Posted on January 23, 2017 by adminJanuary 23, 2017

In Clearwater, Florida, an 8-year-old girl had to be rescued after getting herself stuck in the chimney of a big empty house. The house was next door to where the child, Isabelle Cooke lived. Apparently she made it to the roof using a pole. Then she either climbed in or fell in the chimney and slid to the bottom. The chimney had no opening inside the house. So rescue crews had to chip away part of the chimney to retrieve … Continue reading →

Posted in Crazy Things Kids Do | Tagged chimney, Florida, girl, stuck

Two-Year-Old Tot Goes On Late Night Joy Ride

truechildsafety.com Posted on September 15, 2016 by adminSeptember 15, 2016

It’s the middle of the night, do your know where your kids are? If you assume they’re still fast asleep in bed where you left them, this might be a bad assumption. It certainly was for a couple in Sumter, South Carolina. Apparently, their 2-year-old got up after they went to bed and decided it was a good time to hit the town and check out the night life. The tot was seen driving down the street in the middle … Continue reading →

Posted in Crazy Things Kids Do | Tagged joy ride, South Carolina, Sumter, toddlers, toy car

Five Kids With Water Guns Save The Day

truechildsafety.com Posted on June 6, 2016 by adminJune 6, 2016

In West Fargo, North Dakota, a group of Aurora Elementary School kids who were having a water fight gave new meaning to the term “volunteer fire fighters!” The five kids were enjoying a day of summer fun with their super soaker water guns when they spotted a fire on the deck of a neighbor’s apartment. They then alerted the occupant of the apartment and proceeded to put out the fire. The occupant of the apartment is on oxygen and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Heroes & Happy Endings, Nice Things Kids Do | Tagged fire, kids, neighbor, North Dakota, water guns, West Fargo

Boy Steals Concrete Mixer, Leads Police On High Speed Chase

truechildsafety.com Posted on March 26, 2016 by adminMarch 26, 2016

It was an unusual Sunday afternoon in Dodge Center, Minnesota when an 11-year-old boy was arrested after leading police on a high speed chase that lasted about 75 minutes. His choice of vehicle, a stolen concrete mixer truck. Some reports put top speeds at more than 110 miles per hour through residential suburban neighborhoods. A witness says that the boy was raised around farming, and knew how to drive a tractor and farming equipment. It could have become a tragedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids Taking Cars on Joy Rides

Mexico’s Young Psychologist

truechildsafety.com Posted on November 12, 2015 by adminNovember 12, 2015

Need a psychologist? Dafne Almazan is a Mexican psychologist. What is unusual is that Dafne is only 13-years-old and a graduate from Mexico’s Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM). Don’t expect an appointment with her soon. She plans to get her master’s and a doctorate degree before she goes into practice. Dafne graduated from middle school at the age of 7, and from high school when she was 9. She and her brother Andrew (20) and sister Delanie (17) are all … Continue reading →

Posted in Nice Things Kids Do, School

Penalized For Doing What Is Right

truechildsafety.com Posted on October 5, 2015 by adminOctober 5, 2015

In Galion, Ohio, a 12-year-old middle school student was on pace to set a personal best in a cross-country race. Midway through the race, however, Makenna Finnegan, from Shelby Middle School, came upon another runner, 13-year-old Elaine Hohman, of Donnell Middle School. The rival runner was clutching her stomach and seemed to be in pain. So Makenna stopped to help. As a result of this intervention, both runners ended up being disqualified from the race. Talk about unsportsmanlike like conduct. … Continue reading →

Posted in Nice Things Kids Do | Tagged compassion, empathy, Galion, middle school, Ohio

Rescuing A Girl In The Glass Arcade Game

truechildsafety.com Posted on September 28, 2015 by adminSeptember 26, 2015

In Frisco, Texas, a 6-year-old girl and her sister were admiring one of those claw arcade games; you know, the type where you put in the money and then try to grab a toy with a metal claw to win that prize. That’s when her older sister apparently dared her to crawl through the small opening so they could help themselves to the loot. She did, and astonishingly, was able to make inside. Not so astonishingly, she found she couldn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Crazy Things Kids Do | Tagged arcade gime, Frisco, girl trapped in game, Texas

Knife Throwing Boy Injures Brother

truechildsafety.com Posted on June 18, 2015 by adminJune 18, 2015

In Storm Lake, Iowa, police say a 10-year-old boy was charged with aggravated assault after he apparently threw a knife at his 9-year-old brother in a fit of anger.  It landed on its mark,stabbing the younger child in the back. (1/29/2015)

Continue reading →
Posted in Kids Attacking Sibblings | Tagged boy throws knife at his brother

Kids Taking Cars on Joy Rides

truechildsafety.com Posted on June 11, 2015 by adminJune 11, 2015

Stealing Grandma’s Car In Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, police say an 8-year-old boy took the keys to his grandmother’s 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier from her coat and proceeded to drive the car down an embankment and into a creek. He was able to crawl out a window to safety and escaped without injury. (USA Today, 1-28-2010, 7A) Catch me if you can – the elementary school version In Tacoma, Washington, prosecutors were trying to get a judge to revoke a deferred prosecution … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids Taking Cars on Joy Rides | Tagged 10-year-old steas car, 8-year-old steals grandmas car, boy caught trying to board a plane, boy takes car on joy ride, boy takes joy ride, kids crash minivan at midnight, kids drive family car to the store

Post navigation

← Older posts

feedburner-link

Subscribe to truechildsafety.com by Email

Categories

  • Airplane Accidents
  • Animal Attacks
    • Bear Attacks
    • Children Mauled By Dogs
    • Mountain Lion Attacks
    • Pit Bull Attacks
    • Strange & Unusual Animal Attacks
  • Animals
    • Dogs Saving Kids
    • Dogs Saving People
    • Funny Animal Stories
    • Weird But True Animal Stories
  • Articles
  • ATV Acccidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Cars
  • Cars & Vehicles
    • Car Surfing Deaths
    • KIds Dying Inside Cars
    • Kids Hit by Cars
    • Kids Killed in Car Accidents
    • Road Rage
  • Child Abuse & Neglect
    • Abandoned Children
    • Abuse of Kids in State Custody
    • Children Starved to Death
    • Physical Abuse
    • Satanic Child Abuse Cases
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Strange & Unusual Child Abuse Cases
    • Verbal Abuse
  • Child Care
    • Bad Babysitters
    • Child Care Accidents
    • Day Care Murders
    • Kids Killed at Day Care
  • Child Heros
    • Kids Saving The Day
  • Child Murders
    • Children Killed by Stepparents
    • Children Murdered by Family
    • Children Murdered During Domestic Dispute or Custody Battles
    • Kids Killed by Gang Violence
    • Kids Murdered by Ex
    • Parents Who Murder their Children
    • Satanic or Demonic Child Murders
  • Child Safety
    • Child Abduction Attempts
    • Child Abductions & Murders
    • Close Calls
    • Infant Co-sleeping Deaths
    • Kids Electrocuted
    • Kids Left Unattended
    • Stroller Accidents
  • Children
    • Crazy Things Kids Do
    • Kids Attacking Sibblings
    • Kids Taking Cars on Joy Rides
    • Nice Things Kids Do
  • Divorce & Custody Disputes
  • Drowning
    • Children Drowning at Pools
    • Children Drowning at Rivers & Lakes
  • Drugs & Alcohol
    • Children Poisoned by Drugs
    • Crazy Things Parents Do When Drunk
    • Crazy Things Parents Do When High
    • Kids Killed by Drunk Drivers
    • Parents Driving Drunk
  • Explosions
  • Falls & Falling Objects
    • Children Falling Down Holes
    • Children Hit by Falling Objects
  • Fire
    • Children Killed in Fires
    • Holiday & Christmas Tree Fires
    • Kids Starting Fires
    • Space Heater Fires
  • Firework Accidents
  • Fun Times Gone Wrong
    • Amusement Park Accidents
    • Parade Accidents
  • Guns & Weapons
    • Accidental Shootings
    • BB Gun Accidents
    • Bow & Arrow Accidents
    • Child Gun Accidents
    • Hunting Accidents
    • Idiots With Guns
    • Kids Hit by Stray Bullets
    • Miniature Cannon Accidents
    • People Accidentally Shooting Themselves
  • Health & Medical
  • Heroes & Happy Endings
    • Acts of Bravery
    • Amazing Survival Stories
    • Children Rescued by Strangers
    • Children Saved by CPR
    • Fire Rescue Stories
  • Home Accidents
    • Driveway Accidents
    • Falls
    • Poisoning
    • Suffocation
  • Internet Crimes
  • Kids Who Kill
    • Children Killing Parents
    • Kids Killing Foster Parents
    • Kids Killing Other Kids
    • Sibling Murders
  • Murder
    • People Killing Mothers to Cut Out Baby
    • People Murdered for Silly, Trivial Reasons
  • Other
  • Our Crazy World
    • Crazy Neighbors
    • Dumb Lawsuits
    • Freak Accidents
    • God Made Me Do It
    • Strange Childbirth Cases
    • Strange Unusual Stories
    • Stupid 911 Calls
    • Temporary Insanity
  • Outdoor
    • Camping Accidents
    • Hiking Accidents
    • kids lost in the woods
  • Parents
    • Parents Gone Mad
  • Police
    • Police Harassing Children
    • Police Shooting Children
    • Strange Police Cases
  • School
    • Bombs at School
    • Bullying
    • Kids Arrested At School
    • Kids Killed at Bus Stops
    • Kids Killed on the Way to School
    • Kids Left on School Busses
    • School Attacks & Shootings
    • School Buss Accidents
    • School Shootings
    • Teachers Behaving Badly
    • Zero Tollerance School Policies
  • Shark Attacks
  • Suicides
  • Summer
    • Kids Hurt at the Beach
    • Kids Left in Hot Cars
    • Swimming
  • Teens
    • Crazy Things Teens Do
    • Teen Drivers
  • Train Accidents
    • Kids Hit by Trains
  • Weather
    • Floods
    • Kids Struck by Lightning
    • Tornadoes
  • Winter
    • Ski Accidents
    • Sledding Accidents
  • World News

Pages by Topic:

  • About Us
    • Contribute
    • Media & Press
  • Accidents Involving Children
    •  Children Injured or Killed in Go-Cart Accidents
    • Bouncy House Accidents
    • Children Falling Down Holes
    • Hiking Accidents and Children Killed While Hiking
    • Kids Getting Electrocuted
    • Kids Killed By Falling Objects
    • Kids Killed by Falling Trees
    • Lawn Mower Accidents
    • Parade Accidents
    • Scissor Accidents & Injuries Involving Children
    • Ski Accidents Involving Children
    • Sledding Accidents Involving Children
    • Toy Chest Accidents
  • Airplanes & Air Travel
    • Bird Strikes on Airplanes
    • Freaky & Unusual Airplane Accidents
    • Suicide By Pilot Airplane Crashes
  • Amusement Park Accidents
    • Roller Coaster Accidents
  • Animals
    • Alligator Attacks
    • Anaconda Attacks & Pythons Eating People
    • Cougar & Bobcat Attacks
    • Coyote Attacks Against Children
    • Crazy But True Animal Stories
    • Dog’s Attacking Children
    • Mountain Lion Attacks
    • Pit Bull Attacks
    • Snakebite Facts & Statistics
    • Weird But True Animal Stories
  • Bee Attacks
  • Camping Accidents
  • Car Accidents
    • ATV Accidents
    • Building-Vehicle Accidents
    • Kids Driving Cars & Taking Cars On Joy Rides
    • Kids Falling or Jumping From Moving Cars
    • Kids Hit by Cars
    • People Killed While Car Surfing
    • Runaway Cars & Trucks
  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
  • Child Abduction & Kidnapping
    • Children Abducted From School
    • Information On Amber Alerts
    • Kids Preventing Abductions & Saving Themselves From Kidnappers
    • Missing & Abducted Children Who Are Found
  • Child Abuse
    • Abuse At Youth Detention Facilities
    • Adults Attacking Kids
    • Child Abuse Deaths
    • Child Faith-Healing Deaths & Kids Killed Over Their Parent’s Religious Beliefs or During Religious Rituals
    • Extreme Punishments & Abusive Discipline Practices
    • Force-Feeding Child Abuse Cases
    • Infant Child Abuse
    • Severe Child Abuse Cases
  • Child Murders
    • Children Murdered During Custody Disputes
    • Demonic Child Murders
    • Mothers Who Kill Their Kids
    • Parents Murdering Their Children To Punish A Spouse or Former Lover
    • Parents Who Murder Their Kids
    • Random & Indiscriminate Child Murders & Violence Against Children
    • Sibling Murders; Kids Who Kill their Siblings
  • Child Neglect
    • Children Starved to Death
    • Parents Leaving Kids Alone
  • Child Safety
    • Child Pedestrian Deaths
    • Children Choking
    • Children Suffocated While Co-sleeping With Their Parents
  • Child Safety News & Stories (Home)
  • Children Struck By Trains
  • Day Care – Child Care
    • Babysitters
    • Child Care Accidents
    • Child Care Murders
    • Fires At Home Day Care & Child Care Centers
  • Drugs & Alcohol
    • Child Opioid Overdoses
    • Children Killed by Drunk Drivers
    • Drugs, Alcohol, & Child Abuse & Neglect
    • Kids Killed or Endangered By Drug Users
    • Methamphetamine Overdoses & Deaths Involving Children
  • Dumb Stupid Criminals
  • Family
    • Silly Family Feuds
  • Farm Accidents
  • Fires & Fire Safety
    • House Fires Caused by Christmas Trees or Holiday Decorations
    • House Fires Caused By Space Heaters
    • Kids Killed in House Fires
    • Pets Starting House Fires
  • Firework Accidents
  • Foster Care
    • Children Killed In Foster Care
  • Guns & Gun Violence
    • BB Gun & Pellet Gun Accidents
    • Children Caught In Crossfire
    • Children Shot By Stray Bullets
    • Crazy People with Guns: The Silly Reasons People Are Shot
    • Gun Accidents
    • Kids Killed By Guns
    • Mistaken Identity Shootings
    • People Who Accidentally Shoot Themselves
    • Road Rage Shootings
    • Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
    • Store Clerks & Others Shooting People
    • Stupid People With Guns
  • Heroes & Happy Endings
    • Dogs Saving People
    • Kids Saving the Day
    • Kids Surviving Falls
    • Miraculous Survival Stories
    • People Saved By Animals
    • Water Rescues: People Saving Kids From Drowning
  • House Explosions
  • Information By Topic
  • Internet, Social Media, & Facebook Crimes
  • Kids
    • Children Who Murder Their Parents
    • Hate Crimes Against Children
    • Kids Killing Kids: Murders Committed By Teens & Children
    • Kids Who Kill
    • The Crazy Things Kids Do
  • Lightning: Kids Struck by Lightning
  • Parents
    • Parents Gone Mad: The Crazy Things Parents Do
  • Playground Accidents
  • Police
    • Careless Shootings By Police Officers
    • Children Killed By Police
    • Excessive Force & Police Brutality Against Children & Teens
    • Police Harassing Children
    • Police Shooting Kids
    • Strange & Unusual Police Chases
  • Schools & Teachers
    • Children Arrested At School
    • Information on Zero Tolerance School Policies
    • Kids Killed Walking to School
    • Kids Punished At School for Silly or Stupid Reasons
    • Medical Mistakes & Mishaps At School
    • School Bus Safety
      • Children Left on School Buses
      • School Bus Accidents
    • Teachers Behaving Badly
    • Threats Against Schools
  • Strange, Weird & Unusual
    • Dumb 911 Calls
    • Really Bad Luck
    • Strange Things That Can KIll You
    • Strange, Bizare & Unusual Stories
    • Strange, Unusual, or Just Plain Bizarre Animal Attacks
  • Teens
    • Funny Stores Of The Crazy Things Teens Do
  • Transfer
  • Water Accidents & Drowning
    • Water Rescues
    • Water Slide Accidents
  • World Gone Mad
    • Dumb Lawsuits
    • People Murdered for Silly or Trivial Reasons

Recent Stories:

  • It Only Takes A Second: Toddler Breaks Away and Bolts for a Cliff
  • Boy Suspended For Not Tateling Quickly Enough
  • Charity Acidently Hands Out Free Meth
  • Is A Vegan Diet Child Abuse
  • Some People Just Don’t Learn

More Resources:

Want to make sure your children don't end up among the stories and statistics discussed on this site? Visit the links below for free tools and resources to educate your family in all matters of safety:

Abduction Prevention Abuse Prevention Child Proofing Fire Safety Home Safety Water Safety Gun Safety

Einstein-ThumnailHelp Children Cope With Bullying While teaching them about the absurdity of the hurtful things others say and do. Download your copy of Making Fun of Einstein.

A book that teaches children valuable skills about dealing with others and coping with adversity. Purchase Whispers Within A Rainbow book ($2.99)

Preschool lesson plans, coloring sheets, activities, and educational resources for early Childhood Visit www.ECEkids.com Coloring Pages for Kids Animal Coloring Pages *** Dinosaur Coloring Pages *** Space Coloring Pages *** Plus nearly 100 other themes!

feedburner

Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

RSS Articles from KeepYourChildSafe.org

  • Vaccine Innorance Continues Killing Kids
  • Elon Musk Becomes Full-Blown Super-Villain
  • Ai Strikes Again, This Time Telling A Teen To Kill His Parents
  • Lack of Training & Equipment in ER Rooms Is Leading To Preventable Child Deaths
  • A Follow Up on the Character.AI Suicide

Pre-K and Elementary Educational Resources

100+ Curriculum themes, 1000’s of activities,
coloring sheets, & worksheets.

Printable flashcards, mini-books, and more.

All for just $3 a month or $19 per year.

Visit https://www.ecekids.com to subscribe today.

©2025 - truechildsafety.com - Weaver Xtreme Theme
↑