Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-10-2015 to 08-16-2015
Last updated on August 28th, 2015 at 11:04 am
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.
- Britax to recall 213,000 child safety seats http://t.co/AKRqJpuL6F 2015-08-16
- Novel Therapeutic Agent for Pediatric Cancer Developed at UC San Diego in Clinical… http://t.co/ykrJO4DDue 2015-08-14
- Many children go without important lead test http://t.co/wF2ERPQaeZ 2015-08-14
- What Age Should I Get My Child a Dog…and What Should We Get? http://t.co/q2jQAIuQB1 2015-08-14
- What Parents of Teens Should Know About Instagram http://t.co/hEYS8PPLKM 2015-08-13
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
If Your Child’s Instagram Selfies Aren’t Private, This Site Might Sell Them To Total Strangers
http://t.co/3kE4Cy2GCR
- An experiment to see what happens when 3 teen girls are Facebook friended by the new kid in town http://t.co/Qxx0ykdVec reminder to us all 2015-08-13
- Tips On Navigating Social Media With Your Teen – age appropriate advice http://t.co/P9HmXZjbfJ 2015-08-12
- How Can I Keep My Baby Safe During Hot Weather? http://t.co/8z3RQCwaZ8 2015-08-12
- Kids, teens win when mental health providers team with pediatricians, family doctors http://t.co/9EASgGQ0xH 2015-08-10
- A woman pulls a child to safety in a western Sydney train station – amazing start to the week! http://t.co/zeFFEtsoZz 2015-08-10
- Pediatric Health Care Is Difficult To Access In Some States; Analysis Reveals Gaps For Publicly Insured Kids http://t.co/LbXZqUkWnl 2015-08-10
- Sexting and internet safety climb top 10 list of child health concerns http://t.co/5ooWRTlTnE 2015-08-10
- Third of all teens who meet strangers online are meeting them in person, too http://t.co/y76josOz38 2015-08-10
- Summer Hazards Part II – They Bite and They Sting http://t.co/1TTK7kDlZ6 2015-08-10
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-03-2015 to 08-09-2015
Last updated on August 28th, 2015 at 11:03 am
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.
- Behind Medicaid Cuts, a Fight Over Child Therapy, by Edgar Walters http://t.co/8mSBKUb9Q0 2015-08-09
- Photos of sick children may sway anti-vaxxers – Babyology… http://t.co/GWoYYtj3oQ 2015-08-08
- Back when doctors prescribed UV sunlight for kids (1928-48) – amazing how time changes perspective http://t.co/4oMWkS0J6L 2015-08-08
- New Jersey’s New Child Passenger Safety Laws: What Parents Need to Know | The National Law Review http://t.co/o92ck9pMCv 2015-08-07
- 17-Year-Old Ballerina Refuses to Let Scoliosis Get in Her Way – wonderful way to start the weekend! 🙂 http://t.co/rzc5W3OFC2 2015-08-07
- Childbirth 101: Making The Best Choices For Your Childbirth http://t.co/3o8Xc9mqM2 2015-08-07
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Who establishes your child’s digital identity?
The avg parents will post almost 1000 pix before their child is five http://t.co/yVCoxgAkXG
- Dr. Sears’ top 5 diapering tips for newborns http://t.co/TpbPvgbf6F 2015-08-07
- Bonds of Friendship With Teens and Social Media http://t.co/HnfYh2ZbGv 2015-08-07
- Tips for Parents of Kids Entering the Entertainment Industry http://t.co/5c8qwi8Qri 2015-08-07
- Teen depression and how social media can help or hurt http://t.co/IPLQ6CKDyX 2015-08-06
- Must read!! Hackers Prey on Teens With YouTube’s ‘RAT’ Infestation: Selling Slaving http://t.co/lPgJQLgVuP 2015-08-06
- 10 Tips for Better Child and Family Health http://t.co/eVa3POzQDx 2015-08-05
- Teens are taking selfies & watching videos while driving due to FOMO (fear of missing out) http://t.co/e5M8pUwX26 2015-08-04
- Should teens be able to “erase” bad posts? 2015-08-04
- Fake Social Media Accounts: Finding and Fixing http://t.co/Vv9bFYfAlf 2015-08-04
- Study of Boston-area teens suggests cyberbullying on rise – The Boston Globe http://t.co/MBDRkCK9vS 2015-08-04
- Jailbreaking a Phone: What Parents Need to Know – Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/2VTxPEULM9 2015-08-04
- Your Child and EKG’s http://t.co/Ypi879moyh 2015-08-03
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-27-2015 to 08-02-2015
Last updated on August 12th, 2015 at 10:27 am
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.
- Parenting in the Facebook age: Should we rethink how we share? http://t.co/CChzx0V0BI 2015-07-31
- National Heatstroke Prevention Day! Check out these MUST-SEE facts: http://t.co/WcOJRkBQ5v #checkforbaby 2015-07-31
- Middle School Food Allergy Blues http://t.co/c6byHQAw6E 2015-07-31
- How Many Calories Does a Child of 7-10 Need? http://t.co/3dzTuOhKSZ 2015-07-30
- Child Becomes First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Los Angeles County http://t.co/Dte6J9eb80 2015-07-29
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Campus Suicide and the Pressure of Perfection http://t.co/r6GH3p7Pmo
- Campus Suicide and the Pressure of Perfection http://t.co/r6GH3p7Pmo 2015-07-29
- Despite small sample size, still an interesting read – Premature Babies Are More Likely to Develop This Personality http://t.co/F2ymIad8oX 2015-07-28
- A Second Look at Helicopter Parenting http://t.co/oek77eItpS 2015-07-28
- Leaning Out: Teen Girls and Leadership Biases – Clearly something that needs work! http://t.co/HJVPALSx8h 2015-07-28
- How to Tell if You’re Being Baited By a Catfish http://t.co/isNKUuB3lK 2015-07-28
- I’m Experiencing a Little Thing Called “Second Pregnancy Syndrome” http://t.co/INth8VGQl4 2015-07-28
- The shocking new cyber bullying trend which has dire consequences http://t.co/vddqSaE7OP 2015-07-28
- Family Volley: Getting Your Kids To Listen To You! http://t.co/9J7BeldTgO 2015-07-27
- Texas’ New Child Vehicular Heatstroke Law: What It Means to Me http://t.co/bzPQSLfBbJ 2015-07-27
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-20-2015 to 07-26-2015
Last updated on August 4th, 2015 at 01:38 am
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 5 events & stories.
- 5 Phases Hybrid Glass Bottles: A Safe, Healthy Way to Feed Baby http://t.co/aVXYby1TSi 2015-07-24
- Worth reading, even if you have younger kids: 7 Skills Students Need for Today’s Classwork http://t.co/zG49lw1jma 2015-07-23
- Siri’s Security Problem: What Everyone Needs to Know – Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/54qHErEgIQ 2015-07-23
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
7 Skills Students Need for Today’s Classwork http://t.co/zG49lw1jma
Worth reading, even if you have younger kids
- Toothpaste, Fluoride Varnish & Other Tips for Healthy Kids’ Teeth http://t.co/2Cx9xyYA3V 2015-07-22
- Please look up…what a great concept! Nation’s ‘Father-in-Chief’ Bans Phones From The Family Dinner Table http://t.co/vANQTtnx5L 2015-07-21
- Choosing the Right Chores for Kids of Any Age http://t.co/CZ8STnO0AS 2015-07-20
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-13-2015 to 07-19-2015
Last updated on July 30th, 2015 at 10:59 am
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.
- Ridiculous…and very sad when adults act this way! A New Wave of Mom-Shaming: Posting Photos Online http://t.co/K1CQGEaMDe 2015-07-18
- 8 Fascinating Facts About How Teens Use The Internet And Social Media http://t.co/4zGuHSJ5QL 2015-07-18
- Student Blogging Skills That Can Help Create Great Communicators http://t.co/HmP3K6YijX 2015-07-17
- Reminder…#parentalcontrols are not parents! Using Parental Controls in Modern Parenting: Fact and Fiction http://t.co/eh6iQn5hvc 2015-07-17
- Signs to look for… Teens and Internet Addiction http://t.co/HVQE9rueIg 2015-07-17
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Are your child’s crayons toxic? http://t.co/9f2QNseqpM
- See Minions Sensory Friendly Tomorrow at AMC http://t.co/EmyxxuRRXf 2015-07-17
- Leading the double Instagram life: When the secret “fake” account looks infinitely more real http://t.co/CJieu1PqBJ 2015-07-16
- RolePlaying can have scary consequences Parents! Learn How Kids are Using Apps to Inappropriately Roleplay http://t.co/AeparZ13rF 2015-07-16
- Pet Allergies, Pet Hygiene and Your Family’s Health http://t.co/EhDkwVUCfd 2015-07-15
- Effective Mental Health Treatment for Young Children and Their Families http://t.co/k5jT2dSqYh 2015-07-14
- KidsandCars.org applauds Carrie Underwood for speaking out about her terrifying experience this weekend http://t.co/fbmQAiWADG 2015-07-13
- Social Media and Your Sons: How to Have That Talk – http://t.co/3Bl1CL9slh 2015-07-13
- Please read before diving in! 6 safety tips to know before taking a dip – The Express Tribune http://t.co/b5pqP7ZkSD 2015-07-13
- The first ICU for children w/heart failure. 🙂 Texas Children’s Hospital opens new Pediatric Heart Failure ICU http://t.co/xa28hOOqMs 2015-07-13
- To Hover or Not to Hover? THAT is the Special Needs Question http://t.co/7Gc9sh2w19 2015-07-13
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-06-2015 to 07-12-2015
Last updated on July 21st, 2015 at 12:27 pm
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.
- This is scary news! And not just for the UK. Child tooth removal ‘at crisis point’, doctors warn – BBC News http://t.co/mHL5fb36xA 2015-07-12
- Daniel Tiger Becomes a Boy With Autism’s Guide to Social Life http://t.co/zvSTL2kLVA 2015-07-12
- Is it a crime to disagree with your kid’s doctor? …thoughts? The New Child Abuse Panic http://t.co/bazXwIrpxc 2015-07-12
- 5 Ways Tech Is Ruining Our Kids’ Social Skills http://t.co/SV1oEef0Rk 2015-07-12
- FAA Investigates American Airlines – Again – For Alleged Kid Seat Violation http://t.co/OtXVYu06ZX 2015-07-10
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
How To Save A Choking Baby http://t.co/XVjxyuUvqd
- Keep Active with Ultimate Summer Family Adventures http://t.co/lL21tO85k4 2015-07-10
- Volvo develops a new idea for a child safety seat http://t.co/1BIroy3pAR 2015-07-09
- Jott: No Data Plan, No Problem – What Parents Need to Know – Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/zCbde1J9UV 2015-07-09
- #SelfieWithDaughter Campaign In India Aims To Fight Stigma That Girls Don’t Have Value http://t.co/tDnKv8Gb0B 2015-07-08
- 13 Tips For Parenting When Screens Are Everywhere http://t.co/ZLq7Cu7dYY 2015-07-08
- Tests Find Asbestos in Kids’ Crayons, Crime Scene Kits | http://t.co/SI56iSNiOm 2015-07-08
- Poll: Childhood disease outbreaks raise support for vaccines – CBS News http://t.co/UhiSUnEgZ2 2015-07-08
- Care for depression, anxiety helps war-exposed children long-term http://t.co/v6d25nkyes 2015-07-08
- Cuba Becomes First Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis http://t.co/PF8bdbevOW Amazing news! 2015-07-08
- How to Treat Nits and Lice http://t.co/kLgIauGau3 2015-07-08
- Surviving the Family Car Trip http://t.co/SYqeEYu0BT Car travel is also time for kids to develop social & emotional skills 2015-07-07
- Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children – The New York Times http://t.co/tx76IlJ6go 2015-07-07
- Sensitive Teeth and Children http://t.co/0BJLG5SJln 2015-07-06
