Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-30-2014 to 07-06-2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 · 3 Comments

Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world.

Each day we use Twitter and Facebook to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and other caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 25 events & stories.

Canadian researchers explore best practices in treatment of childhood obesity http://t.co/GMhmLorRvK study has great potential! 2014-07-06
Stop Child Deaths In Hot Vehicles http://t.co/ldOMyu0EC8 Pls take a moment to read this…and if you agree, then pls sign it and send it on. Tks! 2014-07-05
5 Things To Know About Grandkids Online http://t.co/2dKULmCGmd 2014-07-04
Children with autism overcome real-life fears in virtual world http://t.co/duaPgReiBp interesting study… 2014-07-04
Advice to Prepare for a Lost Child at Amusement Parks http://t.co/P5MfiTcsWX 2014-07-04

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
With More Kids Playing at Home During Summer, Gun Safety Must Be Top Priority http://t.co/5Cc2ZnYJbe
70% of kids <10 knew where their parents stored their guns – even when hidden

Study Finds >50% of Teens Sext Before They’re 18 | TIME http://t.co/jOc05qDnR1 2014-07-03
The Tech Detectives: Students Take Ownership of Technology http://t.co/ZJ3wKW1KVN “geek squad” operated by students. Great! 2014-07-03
Can Medication Help With Your Child’s Autism? — Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic http://t.co/WbO0kqKALb 2014-07-02
E-cigarette nicotine safety caps needed to stop poisonings, says NY lawmaker : http://t.co/GqGVp9dI3A 2014-07-02
Tips for keeping kids safe when home alone – very good suggestions! – http://t.co/v09j5uPhYU 2014-07-02
Guide to internet slang may save your child’s life: From IHML (I hate my life) to Mos (mum over shoulder) http://t.co/AARBVmorwA PLS RT! 2014-07-02
Homework? Conference Calls? Find Working-at-Home Success http://t.co/Yd7m6QFqFf 2014-07-02
First Pediatric Autism Study Conducted Entirely Online | http://t.co/iMlUgn62Xm http://t.co/DUWiKojmhI Thoughts?? 2014-07-01
AAP Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Preventive Health Svcs for Employees & Their Families http://t.co/BssJOiXzsO 2014-07-01
Social media websites every parent should know http://t.co/nB5oKsYKGi Great overview of the popular sites kids are visiting via 2014-07-01
Talk Early: Kids and Facebook http://t.co/lyegSKw3Su Remember – your kids are monitoring you too. What messages are we sending? 2014-07-01
A Laptop May Boost a Hospitalized Child’s Recovery http://t.co/AVfsdhIwQ4 Videoconferencing w/ family & friends lowers stress 2014-07-01
8 things you may not know about child-safety seats http://t.co/mjW460Jiwn 2014-06-30
Safety tips for families to follow on visits to amusement parks – http://t.co/MfjVRFft86 2014-06-30
Don’t Forget Fireworks Safety This 4th! http://t.co/kC51dBaBgA 2014-06-30
Report: More kids die in shootings than statistics show http://t.co/tBStnPJ1lm 2014-06-30
Button Battery Safety for Parents and Caregivers http://t.co/I7eXPtXiEb 2014-06-30
What Does Independence Mean For Your Special Needs Child?: http://t.co/kZ4AOS3X92 2014-06-30