Child Health & Safety News 5/08: Racism Impacts Children’s Health
Last updated on May 21st, 2017 at 11:07 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: 16 children hospitalized with gunshot wounds each day http://bit.ly/2pf2ujt
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- 10 Healthy Snacks You Can Teach Your Preschooler to Make https://t.co/Ioa83lq2ye 2017-05-06
- Exposure to plastic chemicals during pregnancy can increase child’s asthma risk http://bit.ly/2pVOEBw 2017-05-06
- How to help your child feel more comfortable when preparing to go to the doctor’s office http://bit.ly/2pW5yQ9 2017-05-05
- Research Reveals the Myth of Family Dinner Time as Cure-all https://t.co/HauaAUSY8m 2017-05-05
- Moms: How to Control Your Fears Before They Control You – Thurs Time Capsule: 05/10 bit.ly/2oVGqXX 2017-05-04
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Study: Racism impacts children’s health with higher incidences of anxiety, depression and ADHD http://bit.ly/2pWgei5
- We can break the ‘me, me, me’ epidemic among our kids https://t.co/LlO4oXElnN 2017-05-03
- Study: ADHD Meds Given More Often to Youngest Kids in Class https://t.co/gdy24sgpDC 2017-05-03
- 12 proven tips to improve the safety and wellbeing of your child with autism http://bit.ly/2ptS37C 2017-05-03
- How to Use Tether Anchors for Child-Safety Seats in Pickups https://t.co/WQ1knBpUDY 2017-05-02
- May marks National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month http://bit.ly/2pWmnL2 2017-05-02
- Spring Sports & Tooth Injuries: How to protect your child’s smile https://t.co/FvQObsLEVP 2017-05-01
- Hot Car Safety: What Parents Need To Know https://t.co/c36ZGV5WFR 2017-05-01
- When and How to Treat a Fever: a Pediatrician’s Perspective https://t.co/f3vv2vxZx0 2017-05-01
Child Health & Safety News 5/01: Kids’ Sun Safety =Slip, Slap, Slop
Last updated on May 7th, 2017 at 09:16 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: Reading to babies & toddlers pays off https://t.co/SoD6KIdDwx
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 20 events & stories.
- May Is National Water Safety Month https://t.co/hPms1i8K8F 2017-04-30
- Safety Proofing still makes good sense https://t.co/pRe4uvqWpx 2017-04-30
- How to create a Child ID Safety Kit for your child https://t.co/kpJ0sSAOzF 2017-04-30
- Look before you lock: How to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke https://t.co/p2F2lSDWKj 2017-04-30
- Spring cleaning safety tips – to prevent child harm https://t.co/3hfhpA5A4o 2017-04-30
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Kids’ sun safety means ‘slip, slap, slop’ https://t.co/BdlmVGKe1L
*slip on protective clothing, slap on a hat, slop on sunscreen*
- Child and Family Justice Clinic helps middle school families prepare for immigration emergencies bit.ly/2pkBs8O 2017-04-30
- The Top Healthy Foods that Kids Actually Like https://t.co/se29MhdiSX 2017-04-30
- How Arizona Fixed Its Broken Child Welfare System in 2 Years https://t.co/4lnLLwoo9D 2017-04-30
- Proposed EPA cuts may endanger your child’s health https://t.co/wVJggDOBqN lead poisoning is a concern 2017-04-29
- Staff shortages and Brexit ‘jeopardising’ UK children’s health services https://t.co/Gdhk3oAvng 2017-04-29
- Making Vaccine Visits Less Stressful for Parent & Baby https://t.co/oDMg3ix5cC 2017-04-29
- 10 Ways to Raise a Giving Child https://t.co/amo1p1ervG by Dr Michele Borba 2017-04-29
- Do You Know Your Family’s Asthma Triggers? https://t.co/Z4oCv2EH4c 2017-04-28
- 5 Easy Ways to Research Video Game Content https://t.co/X9x2hv73LX 2017-04-26
- How to Cope with Teen Arguments, Aggression and Violence https://t.co/qPPGQ5V3YY 2017-04-26
- Are Your Kids Getting Enough Exercise? https://t.co/JSwf4C99Nd 2017-04-24
- Booster Seats Safer for Kids Through Age 12 Years https://t.co/pRiV6Zv7jJ 2017-04-24
- The Fate of the Furious is Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Night at AMC https://t.co/MR3AjPrmgi 2017-04-24
- Teachers, Counselors, Coaches: How To Keep Your Kids Hydrated https://t.co/03czit0BLS 2017-04-24
Child Health & Safety News 4/24: Salon for Kids with Disabilities
Last updated on May 7th, 2017 at 09:17 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: Concussion expert on youth football study: Extent of brain injuries ‘took my breath away’ bit.ly/2ocULlx
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Understanding Child Injury Deaths – links to great resources! https://t.co/qVQn3sJuAU 2017-04-23
- When Is it Safe for your Child to Start Using Deodorant? https://t.co/lWUZearPPW 2017-04-23
- Road safety tips every child should know https://t.co/mKBll8rjKE 2017-04-22
- Warming temps increase risk for child hot-car deaths https://t.co/8ogR2VfzO2 2017-04-22
- What’s Working For Me: A Game To Help Stressed Kids Feel Better https://t.co/UHn4ecnyPu 2017-04-21
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
This Mom Is Raising Money To Open An Accessible Salon For Kids With Disabilities http://buff.ly/2pHqo6O
- Tomorrow AMC Has A “Sensory Friendly” Smurfs: The Lost Village https://t.co/SsL5pXNmHl 2017-04-21
- It’s Not too Late to Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Kid – Thurs Time Capsule: 05/10 bit.ly/2oFVjgS 2017-04-20
- Signs Your Toddler May Be Lactose Intolerant https://t.co/A7TPO59NzE 2017-04-20
- Video: Is Your Child’s Rash Fifth Disease and Should You Worry? https://t.co/WmOfkUniT0 2017-04-19
- How do you spot possible child abuse? https://t.co/V6K01IX1It 2017-04-18
- Nearly a third of NYC’s child deaths attributed to homicides https://t.co/Kfqrblxbwr 2017-04-18
- Service Dogs in Schools? What Do You Need to Know? zpr.io/PDq6X 2017-04-17
Child Health & Safety News 4/17: Dangers of ‘Sharenting’
Last updated on May 1st, 2017 at 07:59 pm
In this week’s Child Safety News: Fire safety: One child dies every two weeks from fire-related injuries http://bit.ly/2oQrDPZ
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Washington state must fight to let kids use sunscreen in school because FDA lists it as a drug product https://t.co/iDcVnwpj0F 2017-04-16
- Anguish, sympathy for ex-NFL player after accidental drive-over kills his 3-year old child – unseen in front of his truck. http://foxs.pt/2nXbjhc 2017-04-15
- Ford’s Max Motor Dream crib mimics car rides – so parents & babies can get some sleep 🙂 https://t.co/Nv6SJ6iwzh 2017-04-15
- How Breaking the Attachment Parenting “Rules” Taught Me One of the Best Lessons https://t.co/Kc8w2ut2P1 2017-04-14
- How to Help Your Kids Get Sick Less Often https://t.co/LdNLicGO1f 2017-04-14
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
‘Sharenting’ – parents sharing their kid’s information online – could get their kids in trouble (identity theft, predators, etc.) http://kng5.tv/2oG5P7V
- How Can a Sock Monkey Make Commuting with Your Kid Safer? https://t.co/79bN9WXrh1 2017-04-14
- How to Boost Your Child’s Bones for Lifelong Health https://t.co/RLFHPQ6ds3 2017-04-12
- Avoid situations that can give your child nursemaid’s elbow https://t.co/EUS1HU71Oi 2017-04-11
- In a world of “selfie’s” a young artist sends out a message about giving to others. “I challenge all of my followers to give $1 to charity today” https://t.co/7pxG6CmhXJ 2017-04-10
- Increased risk of fatal injury comes with an autism diagnosis bit.ly/2oeRbpk 2017-04-10
- Health Effects From Light Exposure Can Be Passed on to Children https://t.co/996JwrLRdA 2017-04-10
- Ghost in the Shell is Sensory Friendly, Tomorrow Night at AMC https://t.co/ZC2fh4DN1h 2017-04-10
- How to Raise Self-Reliant Kids: Strategies That Work https://t.co/nSlGY2WKuO 2017-04-10
Child Health & Safety News 4/10: Risk Factors for Child Abuse
Last updated on April 23rd, 2017 at 09:23 pm
In this week’s Child Safety News: Live Yellow App – The Tinder Sexting App for Tweens: YouTube Demo / Review / Parent Guide https://t.co/S05kn0Ms63
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 20 events & stories.
- What is a Zombie Phone? And how can it hurt your child? https://t.co/hQbrpwNhTP 2017-04-09
- 11 Simple Ways to Teach Mindfulness to Kids https://t.co/nKGQnpoWnN 2017-04-08
- 50 Anti-Vaccine Myths and Misinformation https://t.co/S9O8DIFIAP 2017-04-08
- How Parents Can Build Resilience With Activities, Movies, and Books – Cyberbullying Research Center bit.ly/2oFJsSb 2017-04-08
- Better Internet for Kids – UN report on protecting children from bullying and cyberbullying https://t.co/DnMqSyAUnW 2017-04-07
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Learn the risk factors for child abuse https://t.co/MRpqQ8YzVw
- Help children prepare for a healthy baseball or softball season https://t.co/scKhLIMsG9 2017-04-07
- Sensory Friendly Screening of The Boss Baby Tomorrow at AMC https://t.co/U97VUnAveH 2017-04-07
- Concussions: Cutting the risks for children, student athletes https://t.co/eim69l2SLg 2017-04-06
- The Happy Visit: A Child’s First Trip to the Dentist – Thurs Time Capsule: 06/10 bit.ly/2nS0hcb 2017-04-06
- Child window safety – window falls preventable with devices https://t.co/kYYBLTQQRg 2017-04-05
- Officials Say Infant Bathtub Safety Standards Need To Be Strengthened Following Troubling Findings bit.ly/2oyf6hS 2017-04-05
- Study: Can Music Help Premature Babies Sleep and Feed? https://t.co/gNbuHD2t0N 2017-04-05
- Pet abuse should raise concerns for physical, emotional safety of children | AAP News | https://t.co/5931HNy9DJ 2017-04-04
- Colorado bill would establish new juvenile sexting punishments, keep teens from facing felony charges https://t.co/xvzU46jcpk 2017-04-04
- After Va. Facebook child-sex case, tips for keeping kids safe https://t.co/27UqPMHkhY 2017-04-03
- Would you let a four-year-old light a fire? A safety group says you should bit.ly/2oy9Vyf 2017-04-03
- Meet the New Sesame Street Resident Who Has Autism https://t.co/7oSUXuGmHT 2017-04-03
Child Health & Safety News 4/3: A Dangerous Social Media Habit
Last updated on April 7th, 2017 at 02:16 pm
In this week’s Child Safety News: Concerns arise about child safety in school zone crossings – how to decrease kids being hit by cars http://bit.ly/2oSSnfJ
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 miss something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. But for friends and colleagues not on Twitter or FB (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of this past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- New York hospitals prepare for next health care battleground: children (CHIP) http://bit.ly/2ow5I10 2017-04-1
- Keep your kids safe, even with the people you trust – guarding against predators. http://bit.ly/2ovRnSg 2017-04-1
- Would you let a four-year-old light a fire? A safety group in the Netherlands says you should http://bit.ly/2oy9Vyf 2017-03-31
- 9 Things You Should Never Say When Disciplining Your Child https://t.co/cbfhktZFMA 2017-03-31
- Can Too Much Technology Really Hurt My Child’s Eyes? https://t.co/FPip8lh0lw 2017-03-31
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
The Dangerous Social Media Habit We Need To Quit https://t.co/sRpraJiTXr
Pls read & share w/your kids!
- GA Bureau of Invest. app lets users easily report suspected abuse, missing children https://t.co/r4kZZWL3hx 2017-03-30
- 5 Vegetarian Meals Any Kid Will Love http://bit.ly/2onDaE3 2017-03-30
- Keep these prescription medications locked up, authorities urge https://t.co/ONPsDxxr0V 2017-03-30
- Beware the Hidden Dangers in Your Child’s Lunchbox – Thurs Time Capsule: 05/10 https://t.co/rtyPvaCz7O 2017-03-30
- Teacher Shares Photo Of The ‘Invisible Safety Net’ She Provides Her Hungry Students https://t.co/r7Bz8KXS3T Thank a teacher today 2017-03-29
- Seven Sun Safety Facts Your Teen Needs to Know https://t.co/s41W3G6Vik 2017-03-29
- Childhood Illnesses – Are We Winning The Battle? https://t.co/6s7daADZUx 2017-03-27
- Tomorrow Night: Power Rangers is Sensory Friendly at AMC https://t.co/1CJlqlCIVv 2017-03-27
