Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-18-2016 to 04-24-2016
Last updated on May 4th, 2016 at 11:10 am
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: Teaching Snapchat Safety to Teens – Cyberbullying Research Center https://t.co/FjqXtQoh4K
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.
- The Anti-Bullying Lesson I Taught My Daughter https://t.co/VkIfalu34q Beautifully said! 2016-04-24
- Schools are helping police spy on kids’ social media activity – but there are Q’s that need answers https://t.co/bVR7oP9Jnb 2016-04-24
- 10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Kids https://t.co/GSazk6PhbR These everyday phrases may do more harm than good. 2016-04-23
- Sexual harassment in UK schools has been the norm for quite some time – Why haven’t we acted sooner? https://t.co/EOnQpQzwQy 2016-04-23
- What We Know About Kids and Screen Time | Psychology Today https://t.co/gqDt5A5XuX 2016-04-23
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Many U.S. Adults Think Kids’ Health Is Worse Today Than Past Generations
https://t.co/shEuMfDjSJ
- How To Prevent Bedwetting – Help Your Child Sleep Better At Night https://t.co/H79jMPrOEK 2016-04-23
- Missouri bill taking aim at cyberbullying https://t.co/aZ8zxYOq3m 2016-04-22
- Nat’l Infant Immunization Week, we’re sharing info on vaccination. Follow #WhyIVax 2016-04-22
- This Saturday, See The Jungle Book Sensory Friendly at AMC https://t.co/YfABk10tYd 2016-04-22
- 5 Positive Effects of Single Parenting on Kids https://t.co/irWJMaznMr 2016-04-20
- FDA Approval of Extended-Release Oxycodone for Children With Severe Pain – AAP Gateway https://t.co/K2CyqOt3Wh 2016-04-20
- Study: Irregular Bedtimes Make Children Misbehave https://t.co/QUfJYrc9iN 2016-04-20
- My niece’s Instagram account nearly blew our family apart https://t.co/YVZZHC9nnX what’s “too sexy” at age 12? 2016-04-19
- Teaching Protective Behavior As Easy As Child’s Play – Ginger Kadlec: BeAKidsHero™ https://t.co/IyB9og7h5r 2016-04-18
- Amazon Echo now gives health advice about your child and will help you find a plumber https://t.co/QQcQDGeX9Q 2016-04-18
- Scotland to introduce Nordic-style ‘baby boxes’ to tackle infant poverty https://t.co/wqRG7Z6IVO 2016-04-18
- Learn how to cope with the stress of being a mom this #NationalStressAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/PKT3a3GA7p 2016-04-18
- Kids and Enteroviruses (Gastrointestinal Tract Illnesses) https://t.co/NnNl5jwW9I 2016-04-18
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-11-2016 to 04-17-2016
Last updated on April 20th, 2016 at 11:48 am
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: Tinder’s Underage Section Raising Serious Cyber Safety Concerns https://t.co/zc6Q7iyoWr
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.
- Can Music Really Boost Kids’ Brainpower? https://t.co/G6QX9EhQDr 2016-04-17
- Study Finds Link Between Parenting & Child’s Self-Control | Psych Central News https://t.co/47rxKM5lSJ 2016-04-16
- 3 Easy Ways to Teach Young Kids About Exercise https://t.co/Gzr0IHuVW2 2016-04-16
- Experts praise FDA decision to fortify corn masa flour with folic acid to reduce birth defects like spina bifida https://t.co/iy27zMhlvt 2016-04-15
- Detroit’s health chief: Screen all children for lead https://t.co/GFyVGJndWN lead levels at many school water fountains concerning 2016-04-15
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Health Officials Split Over Advice on Pregnancy in Zika Areas https://t.co/QduPC2PPD2
- Have No Fear – Allergy Safe Food is Here https://t.co/uLeRQJq67c 2016-04-15
- Diaper 101: What’s normal for a newborn and when to worry https://t.co/ohczTtl0Sk 2016-04-14
- Childhood trauma can lead to health & social problems. RT ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Study findings. https://t.co/u9dkO15gTp 2016-04-13
- Information and Tips for Your Underweight Teen Daughter https://t.co/DE9uGdGmVh 2016-04-13
- 10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know When Things Get Real https://t.co/D3UrUll0Zf 2016-04-12
- Are screen-addicted kids frying their brains? https://t.co/RIvtPqbs6U 2016-04-12
- The ‘M-word’ we need to be careful using in front of our girls https://t.co/NoOhuqDf8H 2016-04-12
- Spike in lawnmower-related injuries to children the past 2 weeks. Tips to keep your family safe. https://t.co/xJK8JYUCfC 2016-04-12
- Tip: Avoid “The Dirty Dozen” produce with the most pesticide residue. https://t.co/5TkO0waUll 2016-04-12
- Beware the Power of Tools in Little Hands https://t.co/wCA5qTlVf7 2016-04-11
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-04-2016 to 04-10-2016
Last updated on April 19th, 2016 at 01:19 am
In this week’s Children’s Health News: Apple’s new short film starring autistic teen shows how tech transforms lives https://t.co/Qxzrrb8Nqx
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.
- Parents could be arrested for walking their kids to school https://t.co/NVcmEVpDSg only options: bus or long car pick-up lines… 2016-04-10
- What Time Should Your Teen go to Bed? https://t.co/QrVtLu63I7 2016-04-10
- Approximately 55% of children don’t always wear a helmet while #bicycling. Please play it safe! @safekids 2016-04-10
- This week in Pediatrics: WIC improvements mean kids are eating more veggies & whole grains. https://t.co/OhtNTpZnu9 2016-04-10
- What Causes Discolored Teeth in Children? | Terrific article from pediatric dentist Dr.Lisa Bienstock https://t.co/F3fe0w6NRd 2016-04-09
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Exploring bullying issues with loved ones can be a tough call, use poster creator
http://ht.ly/HrU4j Great resource to get the conversation started
- Girls Have Had It with Porn Conditioned Boys https://t.co/hychT255GR Sexual bullying part of daily life for many girls 2016-04-08
- AMC has Batman V Superman Sensory Friendly Twice: 4/9 & 4/12 https://t.co/0rrfHZKBpl 2016-04-08
- 5 Safety Rules to Teach Kids for Cooking https://t.co/YBZdT598GR 2016-04-07
- Seven Signs Your Teen Is Suffering from Depression https://t.co/VKWAfJ4pQL 2016-04-07
- 6 Things Your Child’s Day Care Teacher Wants To Tell You https://t.co/GTnHrxdp96 Really great read 🙂 2016-04-06
- When You Must….How To Hide Fruit and Vegetables in Food https://t.co/EnRDO8zrYo 2016-04-06
- Jabari of the Water pulls blog post referring product based on safety questions. http://fb.me/1ajmxc2V3 2016-04-06
- Why you need to have the alcohol talk early http://ow.ly/10hm6T 2016-04-06
- Scotland schoolgirls targeted on Facebook by fake model agent https://t.co/GdSdvS4yu0 parents beware! 2016-04-06
- Hay Fever Facts to Help You and Your Family https://t.co/PjkeIxXFbu 2016-04-06
- The brain’s attention systems needs to drift, it’s like taking a breather
#musicalthinking. http://bit.ly/MT5Steps 2016-04-04 - Teaching Your “Very Friendly” Child How to Meet a Strange Dog https://t.co/kd4qN6cFdS 2016-04-04
- Technology Rules for Both Parents and Kids https://t.co/rkguNPTD7X 2016-04-04
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-28-2016 to 04-03-2016
Last updated on April 8th, 2016 at 11:33 am
In this week’s Children’s Health News: This company wants to use toothpaste to treat your peanut allergies https://t.co/WVrNSNkf4t
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.
- How Pediatricians screen for Autism | https://t.co/wmWVU7kw91 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay 2016-04-03
- Advocacy is the job of a pediatrician. We care for children & advocate for them so they have a bright future 2016-04-03
- Infograph: Care for your autistic children – Parents advised on early detection http://ow.ly/10gYbY 2016-04-02
- How To Handle A Bad Teacher http://ow.ly/10gXaD 2016-04-01
- Insurance avail for CyberBullying: covers mental health treatment, legal expenses & lost wages https://t.co/660OQPblSP 2016-04-01
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
AZ Dept of Child Safety Can Interview Kids Without Parental Consent in Cases of Potential Neglect http://ow.ly/10gYQD Huge win for DCS…and for Kids!
- Urgent Care or ER for Kids? Resources to Help Decide https://t.co/ne8FtNr5aF 2016-04-01
- Five Myths about Asbestos in Schools https://t.co/AbUL0l8Ebi 2016-03-31
- Mother’s smoking during pregnancy affects baby’s DNA | Fox News http://ow.ly/10h1Im 2016-03-31
- Snapchat adds playful video & audio chat features | ConnectSafely https://t.co/CyQ7WW44PL 2016-03-30
- Video: Common Rashes in Babies and Young Children https://t.co/oJHFti25G6 2016-03-30
- As weather starts to get warmer, Safe Kids Upstate stresses safety when playing outside http://ow.ly/10gZYd 2016-03-30
- New Findings on Peanut Allergy Prevention https://t.co/QZYW0cTAxE 2016-03-29
- The Road Ahead For Special Needs Kids: Aging Out of School https://t.co/B0lDpx8IbT 2016-03-28
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-21-2016 to 03-27-2016
Last updated on April 10th, 2016 at 12:37 pm
In this week’s Children’s Health News: Zika virus ‘implicated’ in large numbers of brain-damaged babies in Brazil https://t.co/EdfcNpYYXU
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.
- 6 Things To Know When You’re A New Mom Who’s Struggling… https://t.co/Jfq1eGPugL 2016-03-27
- Daycare Danger: Surprise Inspections Find Rampant Risks for Kids https://t.co/3Xk714hkSE 2016-03-27
- Paediatrician calls for stronger product safety laws for Australia https://t.co/hDhbWSmNLe 2016-03-27
- Robert De Niro Pulls Controversial Anti-Vaccination Documentary From Tribeca Film Festival https://t.co/PDHEzrBn1V 2016-03-26
- Why I let my kid play violent video games https://t.co/0E4ByfkREL …thoughts?? 2016-03-25
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
It May Soon Be Illegal To Text And Walk In NJ. https://t.co/dANDaMabuo
- Gerber is Recalling Two Batches of Organic 2ND FOODS Pouches Due to a Pkg Defect That May Result in Product Spoilage https://t.co/8QqaoWjIW0 2016-03-25
- Why Does Your Child Bite …And What Can You Do? https://t.co/XdMtay2D4e 2016-03-25
- Brain boosting activities for children’s emotional health https://t.co/uqKkAvpXUd 2016-03-24
- 5 Things About Your Teen’s Brain That Will Explain A Lot About His Behavior https://t.co/dI2ctvO1Mk 2016-03-24
- Study: ‘Traumatic Childhoods’ Linked to Early Death as Adults https://t.co/XqU75F4ZsJ 2016-03-23
- Would You Take a Pill That Could Prevent Cavities? https://t.co/7v0rs7qikJ what if it was a supplement of healthy bacteria? thoughts? 2016-03-22
- Reword – A new online app – aims to stop cyber-bullying once and for all https://t.co/KVJOhss2vg 2016-03-22
- What’s Killing 4,100 Children Each Day? Waterborne diseases https://t.co/tbPQbSC7G5 2016-03-21
- A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Immunizations – Part II https://t.co/Mv418RXuLr 2016-03-21
- See Allegiant – Part 1 Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Courtesy of AMC https://t.co/H4BKP2KiFP 2016-03-21
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-14-2016 to 03-20-2016
Last updated on March 28th, 2016 at 11:30 am
In this week’s Children’s Health News: Startling number of kids diagnosed with psychological disorders https://t.co/22mKQkLKVF
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.
- Why Your Child’s Health Is Worth a Fight Over Eating Broccoli https://t.co/w6MoNcP4px 2016-03-20
- Experts Are Calling For Tighter Protection Of Australian Children In Dance: a hyper-sexualized environment https://t.co/SlslmLpg8A 2016-03-20
- How to Create a Non-Toxic Nursery. (These tips work for any Bedroom.) https://t.co/ZSHLHn0FIs 2016-03-19
- Political Bullies and Your Child https://t.co/06qYtMdZu8 2016-03-19
- Scottish primary school has kids run 1 mile each day is seeing benefits in fitness & behavior. Campaign going nationwide http://ow.ly/ZMxiE 2016-03-18
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
E-Cigarettes: Hooking a New Generation https://t.co/A4y1w3227Z
- DistrACTION Cards: Because Kids Already Know Shots Hurt https://t.co/lqFVTitCtT 2016-03-18
- What are Multiple Intelligences and How Can They Shape Learning? http://ow.ly/ZMwOU 2016-03-17
- Talking to Your Child About Their Autism https://t.co/dNyemglMXm 2016-03-16
- Homework is wrecking our kids: The research is clear, let’s ban elementary school homework https://t.co/YawWbHnCGH thoughts?? 2016-03-15
- When Is a Child Too Sick for School? https://t.co/WvVY4FUli4 2016-03-15
- The Internet Ruined My Life Aftershow Discussions https://t.co/bx5lhxfEZV what you need to know – from the experts. 2016-03-14
- 7 Key Nutrients for the Vegetarian Child http://ow.ly/ZMwi6 2016-03-14
- Teen Narcissism is Worse: Is Social Networking The Cause? https://t.co/6EHfMRaFBq 2016-03-14
