Visiting Ted in Heaven - Janet McGee
Author Janet McGee presented her program and book "Visiting Ted in Heaven" based on a real life dream she had after her young sons death resulting from a furniture tip-over accident. Janet's mission is to bring awareness to furniture tip-over prevention, connecting resource to parents, grandparents and caregivers of young children.
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Patrons will hear Janet's personal story of losing a son to a furniture tip-over accident. They will learn how her book is helping both herself and children deal with the loss of a loved one. Patrons will learn about furniture tip-over prevention and safety and be connected to many resources on the topic. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
Patrons heard Janet's personal story of losing her young son to a furniture tip-over accident and how her book "Visiting Ted in Heaven" has not only helped her in her own grieving process but is helping others, especially children who have lost loved ones. Janet talked about how there are many home safety devices out there but not much information about furniture tip-over prevention. She gave many furniture tip-over statistics. Janet talked about furniture tip-over prevention and some devices out there to purchase to prevent it. Janet also had along anchor kits to purchase that night of the program. Many patrons commented on how they will now pass on her message to others to help prevent furniture tip-over accidents.
Jackson County Library