Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-11-2016 to 07-17-2016

Last updated on July 25th, 2016 at 10:25 am

In this week’s Children’s Safety News: A 12-year-old wrote an incredible note to her little sister’s bullies https://t.co/QQ5x8GMv3d

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 20 events & stories.

• Maternal Mental Health Screening: What I Wished I’d Had https://t.co/WQQu4LtaeQ  2016-07-17
• Parents: Can You Spot Dehydration? https://t.co/fbsl8htZyS  2016-07-16
• The Thoughtful Parent: Summer Learning Help: 101 Educational Websites and Apps https://t.co/cZahB2H9al 2016-07-15
• Teens: this is how social media affects your brain https://t.co/XFyYW4fE01  2016-07-15
• 4 Step Plan for Kids to Eat More Veggies https://t.co/PWrh40dDSm  2016-07-15

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
How the education system is making kids stressed and sick https://t.co/hNt6clOtmC
…based in Australia…but the story is the same worldwide

• Revenge Porn Research, Laws, and Help for Victims: Cyberbullying Research Center https://t.co/Bbvwnu8PcO 2016-07-15
• Why Sunshine and Early Bedtime Are Good for Your Child’s Metabolism https://t.co/q0emkpRYAp 2016-07-14
• The CDC and WHO are teaming up to end the ‘contagious disease’ of child violence: The Washington Post https://t.co/mjW0nPN 2016-07-14
• Most Indonesian Parents Fear Cyberbullying: Survey | Jakarta Globe https://t.co/Qdxu19WmVB 2016-07-13
• The Facts About Cannabis for Your Teen https://t.co/wml79yHnDr  2016-07-13
• 42 Simple, Fun, Proven Ways to Raise Kind Kids http://ow.ly/EhvI302n8PR  2016-07-12
• Is Weight Loss Surgery Ever Appropriate for Children? https://t.co/ijaw0XfTaz  2016-07-12
• Here’s why information books play a key role in creating lifelong readers https://t.co/PdER91fivH  2016-07-12
• 3 Steps to Raising Food Smart Kids https://t.co/UdsAdhCQjH  2016-07-11
• Obese Children Are More Likely To Be Admitted To Hospitals Than Healthy Kids, Pay 60% More For Health Care https://t.co/iNpJ574e2L 2016-07-11
• Summer Time Means Biking Time – Fantastic info on choosing equipment  https://t.co/BCmv9patzJ  2016-07-11
• Summer and Animal Bites: A Pediatrician’s Perspective Part II  https://t.co/N9vd0QGAtG  2016-07-11
• Tomorrow, The BFG is Sensory Friendly at AMC https://t.co/Y5I7060T4B  2016-07-11

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-04-2016 to 07-10-2016

Last updated on July 20th, 2016 at 10:23 am

In this week’s Children’s Health News: Kids Are Watching Porn Way Younger Than You Think https://t.co/gCeBYVfu4e 

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 20 events & stories.

• 6 Everyday Chemicals That Harm Your Child’s Brain Development https://t.co/4JOn5klfpW 2016-07-10
• NSFW Ads Graphically Depict What Eating Junk Food During Pregnancy Does https://t.co/glL6o8Ax1N 2016-07-10
• Anonymous apps that parents should delete from their kids’ phones https://t.co/3vXLCbDyEV 2016-07-10
• CVS Health Foundation and AAP to improve counseling on tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke https://t.co/StxdpIGh4j 2016-07-09
• BabyBit: “smart and mobile baby monitor” provides real-time updates on baby’s status, location, and well being https://t.co/yW97OC43QQ 2016-07-09

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Bullying Lawsuits Across the US Spotlight Litigation Challenges https://t.co/BDeAggCFvW

• Risk to children’s online safety rises in summer | https://t.co/S7n9XEYCYL 2016-07-09
• Training targets child sexual assault – tips for parents on IDing assault and helping kids https://t.co/Td1cHqTW3l  2016-07-08
• Your Child is Hitting!! …3 Steps You Can Take to Stop This https://t.co/mbwipuMyPE 2016-07-08
• Man used 12-YO boy to lure girls and then assaulted them https://t.co/e7a6R9KXe6   2016-07-07
• The Real Problems with Teens and Anonymous Social Media Accounts | ThirdParent https://t.co/MJkGLXRDzx 2016-07-06
• 3 Ways The Myth That STEM Isn’t For Everyone Gets Busted https://t.co/1b73qmHRkD 2016-07-06
• These dangerous car seat mistakes can happen to any parent: Car seat mistakes parents make https://t.co/O9lvgTeDqE 2016-07-06
• Be Part of the Campaign – July 5th is Stand Up to Bullying Day https://t.co/lntH2L1yEz 2016-07-06
• A Perfect Picnic for Family Health and Fun https://t.co/AIdTbjJWLj 2016-07-06
• Police Department Offers Special ‘Tip’ For Parents With Kids In Crowds https://t.co/t17jEnUgBp 2016-07-05
• Milk and Other Surprising Ways to Stay Hydrated https://t.co/OA0obizn46  2016-07-05
• Is Watermelon Good for You? – lots of benefits for kids and parents! https://t.co/mFq5miT9be  2016-07-05
• Child Safety Seats – Take it From a Fireman https://t.co/HttOASiD2T 2016-07-04

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-27-2016 to 07-03-2016

Last updated on July 11th, 2016 at 09:59 am

In this week’s Children’s Safety News: Bullying, Excessive Internet Use Increases Teen Suicide Risk, Study Finds https://t.co/zxzbkFeDQF

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 15 events & stories.

• 7 Activity Trackers to Keep Your Kids Moving https://t.co/Q9swv9FibQ Would one of these tech trackers motivate your kids to move more? 2016-07-03
• Do You Know Your ACE Score? https://t.co/pHctWsI6qT Research validates that Adverse Childhood Experiences can have long-term effects 2016-07-03
• The Thoughtful Parent: Beyond the Tiara: Disney Princess Culture and Gender Stereotypes https://t.co/oLK6POcLX4 2016-07-03
• How to Get Your Kids to Drink More Water https://t.co/2TaXmhxVy6 2016-07-02
• 5 Myths That Drive Adolescent Behavior https://t.co/SkPjvKURnC 2016-07-02

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers After Child Deaths https://t.co/Evp25nlvjJ

• How Premature Babies Benefit From Kangaroo Care https://t.co/RmFCLzbdvr  2016-07-02
• 2 bedtime habits for baby that may fight obesity https://t.co/l9OqiUuhA7 2016-07-01
• Doctors and nurses should cuddle and comfort dying children, says UK Nice guidance https://t.co/b3SYuPRMqZ compassion makes a difference 2016-07-01
• Court to extradite Amanda Todd’s cyber-bullying suspect https://t.co/YYgHpgF0HM 2016-07-01
• A Little Boy Grows Up – Through the Eyes of an Optometrist https://t.co/SASelcePHo 2016-07-01
• Do All Kids Really Need to Take Vitamins? https://t.co/AWVhLWIjd8 2016-06-30
• Natalie’s graduation – SickKids Foundation http://ow.ly/Lp57301UVWK 2016-06-29
• Sextortion – Cyberbullying Research Center https://t.co/PzkbjyXJI0  2016-06-29
• Video: Parents Talk about Their Children with Diabetes https://t.co/WNE0pY4yUA 2016-06-29
• Helping a Child Who’s Afraid of Dogs Through Their Fear https://t.co/xsthTAeI4l 2016-06-27

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-20-2016 to 06-26-2016

Last updated on July 6th, 2016 at 04:31 pm

In this week’s Children’s Safety News: A disturbing look inside the world of online sextortion https://t.co/fAEC2Vx3vo

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 15 events & stories.

• A disturbing look inside the world of online sextortion https://t.co/fAEC2Vx3vo 2016-06-26
• 5 Personal Hygiene Habits to Teach Your Child https://t.co/tNyB822Aq8 2016-06-24
• How Important is Crawling for Baby Development? https://t.co/XiYwt5bqEN 2016-06-24
• How to Survive a Heat Wave – evidence-backed tips good for adults and kids https://t.co/Y3s45rdWpM 2016-06-23
• Smoking May Damage Sperm – The New York Times https://t.co/3cYxfj2imk 2016-06-23

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Sorry Kids: Flu Shots Work Better Than Nose Spray – https://t.co/c1OovHHCIK

• Alarming Dashcam Footage Suggests Distracted Driving Causes More Than Half Of All Teen Crashes: Study https://t.co/JIjmD87we6 2016-06-23
• 5 ways to keep your Instagram profile safe https://t.co/cJOY5D6lX1 2016-06-23
• Kitchen Safety: Do You Know What to Do If…? -Thurs Time Capsule: 7/10 https://t.co/yqa1Pc6Pu7  2016-06-23
• Why Teens are Always Tired…and What You Can Do https://t.co/4JotbtFH37 2016-06-22
• Best Children’s Hospitals 2016-17: Honor Roll and Overview | US News https://t.co/yCpNn8KoEY 2016-06-21
• Local teen arrested after alleged cyberbullying https://t.co/SGWz57AlAO  2016-06-20
• Folic Acid During Pregnancy May Lower Risk of Childhood Obesity – https://t.co/XixmGJI1fC 2016-06-20
• Parents Should Avoid Comments on a Child’s Weight study says – advice given on what to do instead https://t.co/JCWIc6O74q 2016-06-20
• Thank you Danny – I Forgot You Don’t Always See Special Needs https://t.co/ZljpES5Wes 2016-06-20

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-13-2016 to 06-19-2016

Last updated on July 1st, 2016 at 12:26 pm

In this week’s Children’s Safety News: One Thing Snapchat Desperately Needs To Copy From Facebook & Twitter – Suicide prevention tools https://t.co/UsBa8M4QsP  

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.

• The 7 Worst Breakfasts for Kids and How to Make Them Healthier https://t.co/TcmQmhb2AF 2016-06-19
• 6 Ways to Set Good Sleep Habits in Your Child https://t.co/Q4oVzYIn1T 2016-06-19
• How to keep your kids safe during the heat at summer camp https://t.co/eSvSTJhAnZ 2016-06-18
• Child dies after being found in hot car in north Houston – crawled into parked car – many ways this can occur! https://t.co/JP86eDpMCS 2016-06-18
• Buckle up: Child safety law changes coming to Pa. – a step in the right direction  https://t.co/KuNBfBhvI6 2016-06-18

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
2011-2017 BMW X3 and X4’s  recalled due to child safety concerns https://t.co/uVN0Mf0b4w

• Mom of Sandy Hook victim speaks about school safety | https://t.co/SzG6ra2GjK 2016-06-18
• Positive Body Image Books for Children https://t.co/jwx5ZglV1k 2016-06-17
• Raising Boys: 10 Things I Want My Sons To Know https://t.co/Foc5HxKoDM A don’t miss read for your weekend! 2016-06-17
• Should dry drowning really have moms on high alert this summer? https://t.co/SVgGHxUQLO 2016-06-17
• Sexting and Online Relationships with Dr. Michelle Drouin https://t.co/UeGXYUHoXd  2016-06-17
• West Fargo Mother of autistic child pushes for ‘Project Lifesaver’ in city | https://t.co/gNTSbDb1rR 2016-06-17
• 7 Digital Safety Tips for Summer Vacation – Yoursphere for Parents https://t.co/UCgvMvotJS 2016-06-17
• A Child’s Temperament Is Not Destiny: Parenting Matters https://t.co/XqVOT5P6x4 2016-06-17
• Fact Sheet – Heatstroke Deaths of Children in Vehicles https://t.co/KGFEZcwqvL There have been 12 this year…and it is only 6/15 2016-06-16
• Study: Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Depression in Child https://t.co/eklNxnxhFr 2016-06-15
• Math’s success is based on numeracy and working memory, this app appears to help https://t.co/JIfI5CHTym 2016-06-14
• Phone-Sick at Camp – The New York Times https://t.co/lQqKgB8VOt 2016-06-14
• Some Companies Break Ranks to Halt Risk of Kids Dying from Window Cords – https://t.co/BL3i8zSEG7 2016-06-13
• Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard | https://t.co/mN7gsk1CYW https://t.co/6WqYYOTExJ 2016-06-13
• Essentials for Keeping Kids Safe This Summer https://t.co/rlIw4igHrU 2016-06-13
• Your Child’s Safety & The Tip-Over Bill – good video on safety issues | https://t.co/D2bsxWOerB https://t.co/ROFBO7QKfw 2016-06-13
• Frequent Moves During Childhood May Be Bad for Health – The New York Times https://t.co/Jj50y4hEus 2016-06-13
• Take Care of Kids’ Teeth This Summer https://t.co/cX7Qbw2b3j 2016-06-13
• Tomorrow, AMC has X-Men: Apocalypse Sensory Friendly https://t.co/HxyXYpVQld 2016-06-13

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-06-2016 to 06-12-2016

Last updated on June 15th, 2016 at 06:37 pm

In this week’s Children’s Health News: This specialized exoskeleton can help disabled children walk https://t.co/IRv6vRDKUu

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 20 events & stories.

• How Kids Can Join the Zumba Party https://t.co/GadvWebHTP w/pediatrician approval, it’s great exercise! 2016-06-12
• Tips for parents, to help encourage a shy child https://t.co/tpW1xqndhG  2016-06-12
• A Social Media Site Just for Kids! How It’s Promoting Online Safety https://t.co/6v1mlQ5DbB 2016-06-12
• Essentials for Keeping Kids Safe This Summer https://t.co/0uTEw1ccfy 2016-06-12
• Auldey Toys Recalls Sky Rover Toys Due to Fire Hazard https://t.co/tkkGVkQEBF  2016-06-12

PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
The scary truth about school lunch that has nothing to do with the food https://t.co/2DwPff2ucq
20 mins for lunch is all kids are given – period!

• Meet the nine-year-old girl doing her bit to help the homeless – Babyology https://t.co/Xu9Ufl4R4i 2016-06-11
• The NuRoo Pocket: Skin-to-Skin Closeness for Mom + Baby https://t.co/tUgoe3l9iA 2016-06-10
• Simple Browser Hacks For Parents For Safe Internet Use By Children https://t.co/IvbkLq0Rli 2016-06-09
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Sensory Friendly at AMC on Sat https://t.co/N7k4TiO45A 2016-06-09
• The Great Empathy Tune-Up II: 5 Strategies to Raise Caring Kids https://t.co/Nci8mE2Elu 2016-06-09
• 3 Ways to Build Resilient Kids – Ask Doctor G https://t.co/K5D3Dynl2V 2016-06-08
• Study: Cyberbullying a top frustration in schools https://t.co/OTYaInFM1c  2016-06-08
• 5th-graders ditch recess for sign language club so they can chat with their deaf classmate https://t.co/pcXgyxVP16  2016-06-08
• Take an Active Holiday to Benefit the Whole Family https://t.co/q1mnAcAmNg 2016-06-08
• A Positive, Preemptive Alternative to Foster Care for At-Risk Families: BeAKidsHero™ https://t.co/ZMoWW19iEr 2016-06-07
• Gov Jay Nixon Signs Bill to Prevent Cyber Bullying and Youth Suicide https://t.co/xZQuDgNyNw 2016-06-07
• The Road Ahead For Special Needs Kids: Success After They Graduate School https://t.co/Rm91aRurju
• Empathy motivates our kids to care: How Empathetic Are Your Kids? Take the Quiz  https://t.co/7HkIlViqmr 2016-06-06

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