Child Health & Safety News 8/14: Finland Program Combats Bullying

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Health News: Britain is facing health ‘time bomb’ as obese children are hit by Type 2 Diabetes bit.ly/2vY9Nyg

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 social media to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 15 events & stories.

  • Flashing Red. Kids Ahead. promotes bus safety bit.ly/2vvnjsF 2017-08-13
  • This book on child malnutrition will change the way you think about health interventions wapo.st/2vY2y9t 2017-08-13
  • 25 Simple Ways to Help Kids Learn to Make Friends and Collaborate https://t.co/ESvCps5EEr 2017-08-12
  • Breastfeeding is a very different experience in other countries bit.ly/2wE091u Here’s what it’s like around the world 2017-08-12
  • A keen eye on children’s health, environmental risks bit.ly/2hS07zR 2017-08-12

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Finland found a proven way to combat bullying. Here’s what it’ll take to make it work in the United States cnn.it/2wGzocN

  • Why Free Play is Important for Your Overscheduled Child vwell.cm/2uuIbNM 2017-08-11
  • Teachers, Want to Help A Child Learn? Encourage Wiggling!zpr.io/PVNL8 2017-08-11
  • How to Avoid Taking Your Stress Out On Your Kids – Thurs Time Capsule 07/11 bit.ly/2eZi0ff 2017-08-10
  • Ex-Atlanta Firefighter Dies Saving Child In Water At Tallulah Gorge bit.ly/2unycJW taking a minute to honor the brave 2017-08-09
  • How to Manage Your Diabetes for a Safer Pregnancyzpr.io/PVtwB 2017-08-09
  • Are moms who don’t breastfeed “bad”? No! bit.ly/2fmSe4D 2017-08-08
  • Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by Trading Up Your Pump (and Helping Moms in Need) bit.ly/2uhDqH9 2017-08-08
  • How to Help Your Preschooler Develop a Healthy Moral Compass vwell.cm/2vFT0ju 2017-08-07
  • The Emoji Movie is Sensory Friendly, Tomorrow Night at AMCzpr.io/PviHx 2017-08-07
  • For a Great School Year, Bullyproof Your Special Needs Child zpr.io/PviHX 2017-08-07

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