[wvamom]

I think maybe the issue is one of control--we want to be able to keep our kids safe at all times, no matter what. At any rate, I know that feeling--
it can feel like no matter how much you do, it isn't enough. And the truth is, we can't protect our kids from everything.

I know, I have heard terrible stories about kids dying in freakish accidents that the parents could never have anticipated, and the thought scares me as well. How do I keep my kids safe?

But, I think you should trust your instincts. You know your child better than anyone else-what is she likely to get into? What are her capabilities? What might they be in the next few months?

The vast majority of kids grow up to be healthy adults, in spite of our mistakes and oversights as parents. It sounds like you are being very conscientious. Kudos to you for trying to do the right thing!

Carolyn