Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 03-07-2016 to 03-13-2016
Last updated on March 22nd, 2016 at 11:48 am
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: Yik Yak Introduces Screen Names To Curb Anonymous Trolling https://t.co/EycIHcVFWW
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.
- The Parent-Child Discussion That So Many Dread: Donald Trump’s boast about his sexual endowment https://t.co/Jc7EQ8czhA 2016-03-12
- Worst Pre-Game Meals for Kids http://ow.ly/Zsu2D 2016-03-12
- Parents could be sent to jail for posting their kids’ pictures on Facebook – at least in France https://t.co/b9tP34VdoJ 2016-03-11
- Poor sleep behaviour affecting kids at school: research https://t.co/Cjat5dSrKW 2016-03-10
- Autism and Late Talking Children https://t.co/u7dNFCdj3J 2016-03-10
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
The Bully on the Sidelines http://ow.ly/ZsuwQ 6 bullies frequently found in kid’s sports
Parents set the example – kids learn what we teach
- Cyberbullying: How to Spot It and Keep Your Child From Becoming a Victim https://t.co/clkRGVsqSL 2016-03-10
- Zootopia is Sensory Friendly 2x this Month at AMC: 3/12 & 3/26 https://t.co/gw61g9tPx1 2016-03-10
- I’ve Had a Cyberstalker Since I Was 12 Years Old https://t.co/7rUzh8Jedc From 2010-13 the FBI prosecuted ~10 cyberstalking cases out of approx. 2.5 million 2016-03-09
- Are Tanning Beds Safe? Kids Need to Hear that Research Says: No! https://t.co/qIVA1SK6Yu 2016-03-09
- BeStrong App Gives Kids a Way to Support Each Other Online – and it’s working! https://t.co/WjqZSEANUy 2016-03-08
- No Grownup Left Behind! 9 Ways the Internet Has Changed Childhood Completely https://t.co/fNUb3SsBt2 2016-03-07
- Kids and Flouride: Getting Too Much or Not Enough? https://t.co/1pXghqV3Zn 2016-03-07
- Tomorrow, LONDON HAS FALLEN is Sensory Friendly at AMC https://t.co/3QljdOo5U1 2016-03-07
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-29-2016 to 03-06-2016
Last updated on March 10th, 2016 at 12:29 pm
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: 3-year-old boy suffers injuries after getting slinky toy wrapped around his neck https://t.co/4wG5ETSHmt
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.
- FDA wants to eliminate the fast-track pediatric drug voucher program https://t.co/WGRcVe2GZ2 a little concerning… 2016-03-06
- Growing number of kids self-harming as mental health problems amongst pupils rise https://t.co/a2C8kPYEtO note: survey is UK based, the problem is not 2016-03-06
- Swipe Right for Prom: how teens are using Tinder | The Guardian https://t.co/dzNK3cVSIX 2016-03-04
- Sexting: Talking Points for Parents – https://t.co/X6nb3ZuO1v Great tips for parents of teens! 2016-03-03
- Federal Agencies Investigate Safety of Crumb Rubber on Playgrounds https://t.co/ABjYnSmXxP 2016-03-03
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
New kid-safe search engine – Kiddle – highly controversial https://t.co/2VllYv4ALt
Is restricting kid’s access to info the right choice? What if the internet is the only place a child in danger can find info / help 2016-03-06
- Advice for Keeping Your Child at a Healthy Weight https://t.co/ue7eFY4C81 2016-03-03
- How Silicon Valley’s parents keep their children safe online | Technology | The Guardian https://t.co/C95u8U0m4g 2016-03-02
- Animated film gives TEARFUL insight into what it is like to live with ADHD as a child https://t.co/xi4crk6N65 2016-03-02
- Moldy sippy cups that can’t be cleaned frighten parents https://t.co/aVtsVV9pPa 2016-03-02
- Evenflo has announced the recall of Over 50,000 of the Transitions 3-in-1 car seats https://t.co/S347rQR8WT 2016-03-02
- Kiddle – kid-friendly search engine does a decent job of filtering out “family-unfriendly” searches https://t.co/v6HpvhoJCh 2016-03-02
- Expelled for sexting? California bill sets discipline for sexy texts | The Sacramento Bee https://t.co/vBWcW4hEOC 2016-03-01
- Making a Family Media Use Plan https://t.co/fYUKAOzkYo by pediatrician Dr Heidi Ronin 2016-02-29
- Spring Break By the Water? 6 Boat Safety Tips You Need to Know https://t.co/RntlXjbuGS 2016-02-29
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-22-2016 to 02-28-2016
Last updated on March 7th, 2016 at 10:11 am
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: Young Kids Shouldn’t Be Allowed On Trampolines – injuries are more common than most parents realize https://t.co/vZf9fn2Phq
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.
- 7 Myths About Marijuana Every Parent Needs to Clarify With Their Kids https://t.co/6Fq7Vn5ulI 2016-02-28
- What Every Parent Needs to Know About E-Cigarettes https://t.co/ci0a4ll0cG 2016-02-28
- Transgender Kids With Family Support Can Have Good Mental Health https://t.co/MZGd4bkmX1 2016-02-28
- Study: Teens Don’t Understand Risks of Prescription Drug Abuse https://t.co/GkpA2GMpvT 2016-02-28
- 7 Ways to Connect with Your Teen Using Technology – Partnership for Drug-Free Kids https://t.co/legKM7eCw6 2016-02-27
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Catfishing: Teens Falling for Fake Online Identities https://t.co/OhbMIl4NM3
What do teens need to know to protect themselves?
- Safety Tip: Children under 10 need to cross the street with an adult. #childsafety https://t.co/s5g4mfbO3z 2016-02-27
- Help Your Teen Learn The Dangers of Cannabis https://t.co/4N1DvJO7gu 2016-02-26
- Budgeting for a Family with Food Allergies https://t.co/a3L6VvzlJF 2016-02-26
- Kung Fu Panda 3 is Sensory Friendly for the 2nd Time, Sat 2/27th at AMC https://t.co/LzMER2kxy8 https://t.co/ASoEVQ6hyx 2016-02-25
- Half of teens at ER report peer violence, cyberbullying https://t.co/RdBr4GIBqS a scary number 2016-02-24
- The Dangerous Game Middle Schoolers Need To Stop Playing: “How Cute Am I” https://t.co/seh3p5gXxs 2016-02-24
- Study: Low Birthweight Babies Catch up by Puberty https://t.co/SrLLOTmmcw 2016-02-24
- How to Deal with a Teenage Picky Eater https://t.co/VUQolKHBpF 2016-02-23
- Diet can be a big part of the reason your child is getting headaches https://t.co/n72RrC5glP 2016-02-23
- Don’t get caught looking down. Prevent accidents with these tips! https://t.co/oRa5rw48uy 2016-02-22
- The next time you want to make a healthy treat, try this from @MedCityKids https://t.co/NAhuUddu3d #KidsTeachingKids http… 2016-02-22
- Keeping You and Your Family Safe From “Free Roaming” Dogs https://t.co/GAZ2yBwcg7 2016-02-22
- Zoolander 2 is Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Courtesy of AMC https://t.co/MEO8LZeUHw 2016-02-22
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-15-2016 to 02-21-2016
Last updated on March 1st, 2016 at 09:38 am
In this week’s Children’s Health News: Early Behavior Therapy Found to Aid Children With A.D.H.D. https://t.co/VHXPlGbq4W
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.
- Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food – How to avoid the bribing to eat your veggies tactics! https://t.co/fGePShhH0L 2016-02-21
- Oblivobesity: Can You Kid a Kid About Their Weight? https://t.co/P8pZ0F1oM0 2016-02-21
- Social media and the secret lives of girls https://t.co/7rMNEmrSrM 2016-02-20
- The businesses going above and beyond to protect children online |The Guardian https://t.co/slKWIIDlSz 2016-02-19
- 7 Basic Life Skills Your Teen Still Needs to Learn in the Digital Age https://t.co/kNHcuIeues 2016-02-19
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
All UK Porn sites must make users prove they’re >18 years old or face fines up to £250k
https://t.co/l0aD1Cdlge (apparently NOT an impossible task)
- What are four of the top social media networks doing to protect children? https://t.co/EtGuMXZfF1 2016-02-18
- Breaking the Night Fight – Ten Ways to Get Your Toddler to Sleep https://t.co/Tb95CHYqOU 2016-02-18
- Help Your Teen Learn The Dangers of Cannabis https://t.co/lzylervTL9 2016-02-18
- Whatever You Do, Don’t Ignore Facebook’s Privacy Notification https://t.co/lgogKc7h4e Great reminder! Tks @suescheff 2016-02-17
- Health Canada alert – Advil liquid products for children recalled over potential risk of inconsistent dosing https://t.co/1wfJSzbvp7 2016-02-16
- Bowel MRI helps gauge quality of life in pediatric Crohn’s patients | Health Imaging https://t.co/m3c1URbXaW 2016-02-16
- Britax Child Safety Issues Recall of 71,000 Child Seats Over Faulty Carrying Handle https://t.co/aLUpNVuA8Z 2016-02-16
- 5 Sensory Ideas for the Kid Who Can’t Sit Still https://t.co/G4jpwDD4e4 2016-02-15
- Should We Let Special Needs Kids Win? https://t.co/sGGPTb7NIR 2016-02-15
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-08-2016 to 02-14-2016
Last updated on February 24th, 2016 at 12:21 pm
In this week’s Children’s Safety News: One in four teenagers say they’ve been trolled online in the last year https://t.co/xjOw2KRZ30
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.
- Fighting back against online harassment and cyberbullying https://t.co/xLndOGyy8b 2016-02-12
- Kung Fu Panda 3 is Sensory Friendly Twice this Month at AMC https://t.co/VFKWHaQCK6 2016-02-12
- Twitter announces Trust & Safety Council to deal with cyber bullying https://t.co/FPZkHfT7PN 2016-02-11
- In 2016, Think Twice About What You Share On Social Media – Risks to Avoid https://t.co/1RV2cAHa6a 2016-02-11
- Toy company VTech’s new terms and conditions spark child cyber-safety concern http://ow.ly/YmCEs 2016-02-11
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease On The Rise Among Kids… https://t.co/Jfz5PRU9i0
- Baby Cries w High Fever. Dad Finds Single Hair Wrapped Around Toe Cutting off Circulation https://t.co/wSRcuaYLo3 2016-02-10
- Tips and Resources for Coping with Cyberbullying https://t.co/nPEbjUbJA1 2016-02-10
- Warn children about the dangers of distracted walking http://ow.ly/YmCar 2016-02-09
- Is Preschool Depression Something Parents Should Worry About? https://t.co/6zCdJs2o0X https://t.co/BTufBd3s2M 2016-02-08
- Five Things You Can Do Right Now to Keep Your Child Safe Online | https://t.co/v710znSqgq 2016-02-08
- Consumer, child safety advocates warn of the dangers of falling TVs for Super Bowl Sunday https://t.co/EnO2c8i4A3 2016-02-08
- Tuesday AMC is Showing The Finest Hours Sensory Friendly https://t.co/d8vxAdBHU0 https://t.co/7a8ZsCJw4W 2016-02-08
- How to Perform Baby CPR (Infographic) https://t.co/U5nCaJm0tp 2016-02-08
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-01-2016 to 02-07-2016
Last updated on February 15th, 2016 at 06:30 pm
In this week’s Children’s Health News: Over 20% of cyberbullied B.C. youth have attempted suicide: report https://t.co/HF0vOTB7so
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.
- To the Mom Who Wasn’t Sure if Her Son with Special Needs Should Attend Our Party https://t.co/qx565Sf6lq https://t.co/je1rxwJcMC 2016-02-07
- UNICEF: 200 Million Women And Girls Have Suffered Genital Mutilation https://t.co/OGBrDinEuQ 2016-02-07
- The science of treating depression during pregnancy – Quartz https://t.co/aWDHlhxAwP 2016-02-07
- More than 3,100 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus: https://t.co/Ij6RZKvj0t 2016-02-07
- Hey CDC, You Forgot About Dads! | Psychology Today https://t.co/P1duITgeHu Protecting babies from alcohol exposure: everyone’s job 2016-02-07
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
10 Essential Facts About the Zika Virus https://t.co/sFWcKNRo8X
- Best Family Cars of 2016: Child Safety Seats – Kelley Blue Book – very good resource https://t.co/uYHcNrtBUp 2016-02-06
- N.J. lawmaker pushing to expand window guard laws after child’s fatal fall in Jersey City | https://t.co/LZRnaGvdMk 2016-02-06
- Super Bowl weekend has potential for child injury – check security of your TV | https://t.co/gw44sopTY6 2016-02-06
- Child Safety: Organization Provides Resource For Missing Children https://t.co/CEY4psbTCD https://t.co/QcA4l2oANp 2016-02-06
- In Baby’s ‘First Bite,’ A Chance To Shape A Child’s Taste : https://t.co/YjRCsXYnxZ 2016-02-05
- 11 rules to keep kids safe from sexual abuse https://t.co/UJOr9OApJm 2016-02-05
- Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment Of Appendicitis Among Children https://t.co/XsXu9DFpnv 2016-02-05
- Depression in Children https://t.co/NfrkqzLq0d 2016-02-05
- Join Scary Mommy, the The White House and CDC for a live Q&A on the #Zika virus from 3-4pm EST today.https://t.co/WJVlFU0dyT 2016-02-05
PedSafe Child Health & Safety #2 Headline of the Week:
Kik messaging app scrutinized in wake of Va. teen’s murder https://t.co/fRuP6O1XQS
- ‘Screenagers’ Examines Impact of Screens and Tech on Kids’ Development https://t.co/ze2B0PIZKu 2016-02-05
- Zika Virus and Pregnancy | What To Expect https://t.co/XjiTCiZZsh 2016-02-05
- Next Tuesday AMC is Showing The Finest Hours Sensory Friendly https://t.co/68uzSWofGz 2016-02-05
- Paedophiles trawl social media for family photos warns eSafety Commissioner https://t.co/edQfA8xDP0 use privacy settings! 2016-02-03
- 5 Simple Steps To Teach Children HOW They Think ~ Musical Thinking | Dr. Lynne Kenney | LinkedIn https://t.co/OEGNEzxpe5 2016-02-03
- Facebook ‘teen dating’ groups are every parent’s nightmare come to life https://t.co/pjg74O1Sir 2016-02-02
- Parent alert: pediatric fatty liver disease | what parents need to know https://t.co/vR91RCsFxQ 2016-02-01
- Are Kids Of Working Moms Better Prepared For Their Future Careers? https://t.co/jxGyUaAUgR Your mommy guilt may be unfounded 2016-02-01
- 60 teenagers reveal what they think is cool — and what isn’t — in 2016 https://t.co/BdCpMPG4ev 2016-02-01
- Thawing Your Teen’s Cold Shoulder https://t.co/BiHg40i7az 2016-02-01
