Article at a Glance Each day 165 children go to the ER to be treated for accidental medication drug poisoning. Overdoses could be easily prevented by being more careful with how we store and administer medication. Make sure to keep medications out of sight and out of reach of children. Although the child poisoning death … Continue reading “Medications are the Leading Cause of Accidental Child Poisoning Deaths”
Article at a Glance The Internet and mobile devices have made it so that most children will probably be exposed to pornography at some point. Maintaining an open relationship is the best way to help guide your children through these challenges. You can also protect your children by learning what to look for and practicing … Continue reading “Protecting Your Children From Internet Pornography”
Article at a Glance Swallowing a button battery can cause severe injury and potentially even death in less than two hours. If you believe your child has ingested a button battery, go directly to the emergency room. Search your home for any devices that use these batteries and place them where your children can’t get … Continue reading “Button Batteries Can Be a Huge Health Hazard For Small Children”
Article at a Glance Most offenders are known to the child; they may be family members, relatives, friends, teachers, coaches, babysitters, and others in positions of authority. The offender usually uses coercion and manipulation, not physical force. Open communication is very important with your child: most children are very hesitant to talk about it and … Continue reading “Tips for Preventing and Identifying Child Sexual Abuse”
Article at a Glance Treating family members who are carriers of staph can potentially reduce recurrent infections. Not all infected people have symptoms. Prevent staph infections by not sharing personal objects like razors and towels, and by keeping toys and household surfaces clean. As staph infections become more of a concern, a new study shines … Continue reading “Family Members of Children Infected with Staph Are More Likely to Be Carriers”
In an emergency, you rarely have the time to stop and look up a number. An emergency contact sheet is a great way of making sure you have all the information you need right in front of you. To make things easy, we have pulled together an emergency contact sheet for you. Just download the … Continue reading “Emergency Contact Sheet”
Article at a Glance Camping and hiking can bring a wide range of safety issues that we don’t typically have to deal with. Make sure you and your children are well prepared by packing appropriately and familiarizing yourself with any problems that may occur. Teach your children what to do if they get lost, how … Continue reading “Camping and Hiking Safety Tips”
Article at a glance: Leaving your child alone in the car is a misdemeanor punishable by a $750 fine and up to 90 days in jail. On a hot day, leaving your child alone in a car for even a few minutes can cause heat stroke. Leaving your child alone in the car is not … Continue reading “Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is Illegal”
Article at a Glance • For younger children, bike trailers are safer than rear-mounted bike seats. • Don’t buy a bike or helmet that your child will eventually grow into; it won’t be safe unless it fits now. • Head injuries are the leading cause of injury and death when riding a bicycle—wearing a helmet … Continue reading “Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know”
Article at a Glance • Avoid injuries by keeping in shape throughout the year. • Don’t push yourself too hard—most injuries happen when people are tired. • Take head injuries seriously—they can be deadly. • Wear protective gear, especially if you are a beginner. Which is more likely to get you injured—skiing or snowboarding? According … Continue reading “Avoiding Injuries on the Slopes”
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