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Child Health & Safety News 7/31: Google Parental Control Has Flaw

Last updated on August 11th, 2017 at 06:20 pm

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Health News: Concussion – you just can’t shake it off: soccer as well as football poses a threat to kids  bit.ly/2vcHnjz 

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 20 events & stories.

  • We Want Our Kids to be Kind…but How? bit.ly/2uKj2B0 6 weeks of kindness activities by the Kindness Elves & the Thoughtful Parent  2017-07-30
  • Losing a child­ ­is a parent’s worst nightmare bit.ly/2tP8vS4Sands – stillbirth & neonatal death support group opens in Sydney AUS  2017-07-30
  • Democratic Republic of Congo: Over one million children vaccinated against measles bit.ly/2vafyZ6  2017-07-30
  • States Explore Trauma Screening in the Child Welfare System bit.ly/2tTbA7W Initiatives find high rates of trauma exposure  2017-07-30
  • Happy Birthday Medicaid, From The Millions Who Love And Need You bit.ly/2tNBUMG …the President of the Children’s Defense Fund  2017-07-29
  • Are There Different Types of Bullying? vwell.cm/2e4gSAZ  Excellent article about the types of bullying AND types of bullies 2017-07-29

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Google’s New Parental Control App Has a Flaw: Puberty nyti.ms/2h6FbEW
a child can lift restrictions themselves when they turn 13

  • Mayor to sign bill that makes looking at devices in crosswalks illegal bit.ly/2uAlmut 2017-07-28
  • Why You Need To Shut The TV When Your Toddler’s Playing zpr.io/P4uFQ 2017-07-28
  • How to Discipline Toddlers Without Yelling or Corporal Punishment using “gentle discipline” vwell.cm/2tMNUly 2017-07-27
  • Is Your Family Sleep Deprived? – Thurs Time Capsule 07/11 bit.ly/2sERauB 2017-07-27
  • Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care: How to Prepare bit.ly/2uyfTUO 2017-07-27
  • Signs of Executive Functioning Issues at Different Ages u.org/2uv5IjX 2017-07-26
  • Video: How Do I Explain Death to My Young Child zpr.io/P4ZyY 2017-07-26
  • 10 Tips to Make Your Relationship With Your Child Stronger vwell.cm/2gXBDEK 2017-07-25
  • Cancun Hospital refused to release premature baby until bill was paid bit.ly/2tqadZW 2017-07-24
  • War for the Planet of the Apes is Sensory Friendly, Tuesday at AMC zpr.io/PcQNF 2017-07-24
  • A Pediatrician’s Unique Perspective on Dads and Babies zpr.io/PcQ7q 2017-07-24

Child Health & Safety News 7/24: Reversed Brain Damage in Toddler

Last updated on August 4th, 2017 at 02:47 am

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Safety News: Parent Guide to Teens, Social Media Secrets and Smartphone Addiction bit.ly/2uKIY0t

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.

  • Whitley County EMS creates an ambulance celebrating autism awareness – handprints were created by autistic kids bit.ly/2tBh47l  2017-07-23
  • President Uhuru signs Kenya school bus safety Bill – includes safety belts on buses bit.ly/2uLZgFD  2017-07-23
  • 3 Signs of Stress in Toddlers and How You Can Help vwell.cm/2uiiAbf  2017-07-22
  • N.H. boy, 6, believed to be state’s youngest suspected overdose case bit.ly/2tvLgkc   2017-07-21
  • First double hand transplant involving a child declared a success bit.ly/2uggjh0 2017-07-21

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Scientists have reversed brain damage in a U.S. toddler who drowned in her family swimming pool  bit.ly/2ugbsOr

  • Saturday, Spider-Man: Homecoming is Sensory Friendly at AMC zpr.io/PcFDB 2017-07-21
  • How To Have a Conversation With Your Teenager zpr.io/PcFDV 2017-07-21
  • Why spanking isn’t an effective consequence… vwell.cm/2uDVuhJ 2017-07-20
  • At What Age Are They “Old Enough” to Swim Unsupervised? – Thurs Time Capsule 04/11 bit.ly/2uGqnQj 2017-07-20
  • The 17 Skills Your Child Needs Before Starting Kindergarten Now vwell.cm/2u4Un8d 2017-07-19
  • Trampolines & Jump Centers: Fun but Risky, Parents Beware zpr.io/PcxZr 2017-07-19
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  • New program through Children’s Hospital connects first responders to child’s needs before an emergency 🙂 bit.ly/2uCywZ5 2017-07-18
  • Help available for kids coping with parents’ addiction to opioids bit.ly/2uCYHis 2017-07-18
  • How Outdoor Activities Reduce Family Stress bit.ly/OutdoorActivies 2017-07-17
  • Happy Birthday Pediatric Safety! 8 Years is Only The Beginning… zpr.io/PcHAp 2017-07-17

Child Health & Safety News: 7/17: Postpartum OCD -What to Know

Last updated on July 22nd, 2017 at 09:10 pm

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Safety News: Parents warned Pokemon Go Raids encourages kids to meet strangers bit.ly/2up3sf1

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.

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
It’s normal to worry about your baby, but how do you know if you’re going too far?  bit.ly/2tXg9e5  Postpartum OCD

  • Loli-O’s and Kids: Puts the Treat in Breathing Treatments zpr.io/Pe5xJ 2017-07-14
  • Kids Flying Alone: Make it Safe, Hassle-free and Fun – – Thurs Time Capsule 07/11 bit.ly/2u78o8k 2017-07-13
  • Raising Overcomers: How To Teach Your Kids To Do Hard Things bit.ly/2sOkJtO 2017-07-12
  • What You’ll Want to Have In Your Baby’s First Aid Kit zpr.io/PeyWL 2017-07-12
  • Bringing children cognitive calm 2017-07-11
  • Tobacco prevention & control strategies at various levels contribute to less high school  2017-07-10
  • Join MayoClinicKids video Q&A about chest wall deformities in children this Thursday at 10 a.m. CT. 2017-07-10
  • How to Include The Family Dog In Summer Trips & Activities zpr.io/PepfU 2017-07-10
  • Sensory Friendly Screening of THE HOUSE, Tuesday Night at AMC zpr.io/Pepnv 2017-07-10

Child Health & Safety News 7/10: Body Safety Rules for Kids

Last updated on July 18th, 2017 at 12:54 am

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Safety News: Texting Acronyms Every Parent Should Know bit.ly/2sjO6nq

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.

  • How to Talk About Obesity With Loved Ones (Especially Kids) bit.ly/2uZFlQw 2017-07-09
  • ‘Snap Map’ App Could Be Dangerous For Kids, Authorities Say bit.ly/2sTYIOz a predator or bully can easily locate your child 2017-07-09
  • Do Fathers Treat Toddler Girls Differently Than Boys? bit.ly/2uziIms interesting study… 2017-07-08
  • Pediatric Procedure Kits to Feature Sterile Stuffed Animals | AAP approved 🙂 bit.ly/2tXd68Q 2017-07-07
  • We must address young patients’ pain and suffering from the start of their cancer journey bit.ly/2uvUREw 2017-07-07

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
5 Body Safety Rules All Kids Need To Know bit.ly/2uqWanY with downloadable poster

  • Saturday July 8th, DESPICABLE ME 3 is Sensory Friendly at AMCzpr.io/Pdvx3 2017-07-07
  • Blood of SIDS infants contains high levels of serotonin -new NIH study. bit.ly/2uHzuz5 not definitive, but a start… 2017-07-06
  • Can a Toothbrush Make You (or Your Family) Sick? – Thurs Time Capsule 07/11 bit.ly/2scCjqo 2017-07-06
  • Canadian baby given health card without male/female sex designation cnn.it/2tK1Rzr 2017-07-05
  • Meningitis cases a reminder to keep an eye on NZ kids’ health bit.ly/2tJFxGk 2017-07-05
  • Reflux in Babies: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Advicezpr.io/PdDQP 2017-07-05
  • The Fine Line Between Bullying and Bad Behavior bit.ly/2tNiRWz worth reading 2017-07-04
  • 6 Parenting Behaviors That Hurt Kids: How to Recognize & Fix Them zpr.io/PdNKF 2017-07-03

Child Health & Safety News 7/03: App Enables Sick-Kid House Calls

Last updated on July 8th, 2017 at 11:50 pm

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Health News: Drinking diet soda no safer than regular soda during pregnancy bit.ly/2tzSJ1h

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 20 events & stories.

  • Digital devices: Nearly 90 per cent of Aussie children have virtually unlimited access bit.ly/2tugirK 2017-07-02
  • Your child’s sleep affects their brain bit.ly/2sCd1SU – how much do they need & how to help them get more 2017-07-02
  • Major DNA study – joint venture between NZ and Australia- could help tackle child obesity bit.ly/2ueT9Hh 2017-07-02
  • Parents of Sick Kids Are a Powerful Weapon Against the Senate Health Bill ti.me/2txRJdJ they are lobbying to make it personal   2017-07-02
  • Why Dirt Is Good For Your Child’s Health And Other Answers Form New Book By UC San Diego Scientist bit.ly/2suSsHE 2017-07-01
  • How to Teach Kids About Disabilities bit.ly/2ty3RvF  2017-07-01
  • FDA, health groups call for better strategies to test heart drugs in kids bit.ly/2t6NvXM  2017-06-30
  • If You See a Child or Pet In a Hot Car, Here’s What You Can Do on.wltx.com/2s7gV6K 2017-06-30

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
App allows sick children to see a doctor without leaving home bit.ly/2tGeGf5

  • 3 Ways Music Improves Kids’ Learning, Relationships & Confidence zpr.io/Pd6P8 2017-06-30
  • Roanoke Fire EMS deliver birthday cupcakes to child after putting out house fire bit.ly/2tmmdPQ EMS goes beyond! 2017-06-29
  • Top 10 Fireworks Safety Tips – Straight from the Experts – Thurs Time Capsule 06/11 bit.ly/2s6NAgx 2017-06-29
  • Why Extra Protein for Your Child Is Unnecessary – and Possibly Dangerous – especially supplements cle.clinic/2tlSF51 2017-06-28
  • Dads’ Increasing Role in Childcare Can Help Lower Kids’ Obesity Risk wb.md/2tlFwc9 2017-06-28
  • How to Overcome Sleeping Challenges with Your Young Child zpr.io/PJL39 2017-06-28
  • Hot cars place children, elderly at risk bit.ly/2tgB0vq a child’s body can heat up 3-5x faster. Please look before you lock! 2017-06-27
  • Kids can make a gratitude list to shift from anger to peace  2017-06-27
  • Kids fighting cancer treated to party before heading to camp bit.ly/2rVAL4R 2017-06-27
  • First-of-its-kind clinic is devoted to caring for moms-to-be with physical disabilities. 2017-06-26
  • Building Resilient Military Kids – Ask Doctor G bit.ly/2tHZqea 2017-06-26
  • Boredom vs. Structure: Is One “Better” for a Special Needs Child? zpr.io/PJyHm 2017-06-26
  • Transformers: The Last Knight is Sensory Friendly Tuesday at AMC zpr.io/PJynG 2017-06-26

Child Health & Safety News 6/26: Snapchat Has Searchable Maps

Last updated on July 8th, 2017 at 11:51 pm

twitter thumbIn this week’s Child Safety News: What The Michelle Carter conviction for telling someone to commit suicide means  for YOUR Kids bit.ly/2sLM3LY

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.

  • Signs Your Child Has IBS And How To Fix It bit.ly/2tYiPXJ  2017-06-25
  • Survivors Of Childhood Diseases Struggle To Find Care As Adults bit.ly/2s1yOD7 2017-06-25
  • How to Parent a Sensitive Child in a Less Than Sensitive World bit.ly/2tDdLbV 2017-06-24
  • Choking hazard prompts Britax to recall 207K child car seats on-ajc.com/2tzzm53 Check here for models 2017-06-24
  • Child safety campaign urges parents to ask about unlocked guns when dropping off for a playdate bit.ly/2rIsReZ Would u ask? 2017-06-23

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
A Snapchat update that shows publicly posted images on a searchable map has raised safety concerns among parents.  bbc.in/2t4Suud

  • When Should Your Allergic Child Start Wearing A Medic Alert?zpr.io/PJ7zS 2017-06-23
  • Tomorrow, Cars 3 is Sensory Friendly at AMC zpr.io/PJ7Rz 2017-06-23
  • 12-Year-Old Cheerleader Kills Herself After Cruel Bullying Incident bet.us/2tu1aYn Only 12 yrs old! 2017-06-23
  • How to Deal With Ever-Changing Parenting Guidelines bit.ly/2tNMBhN 2017-06-22
  • Is Your Child at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? cle.clinic/2sR3rzH It’s on the rise in the US. 2017-06-21
  • Talking To Your Kids About Your Cancer zpr.io/Pivr7 2017-06-21
  • “The study found guns killed an average of 1,300 children and wounded 5,700 per year from 2012 to 2014.” bit.ly/2sJSeAf 2017-06-21
  • Mott Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Mothers “Shamed” By Others About Their Parenting Skills | Michigan Medicine uofmhealth.org/news/archive/2… 2017-06-20
  • The Dietary Patterns That Increase Risk for Childhood Obesity bit.ly/2sHF1c1 2017-06-19
  • Does My Child Really Need Dental Arch Expansion? zpr.io/PiDLN 2017-06-19

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