Child Health & Safety News 10/1: 74% of Child Restraints Misused
Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:06 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: Viral Video of Baby Breathing Shows Important Warning Sign Ahead of Flu Season bit.ly/2NEOdsz
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 20 events & stories.
- Video: Boy Who Was Tongue-Tied Speaks for First Time nyti.ms/2R7H0zk Little boy who suffered a brain aneurysm when he was a baby, was mostly nonverbal until his dentist noticed that he had an issue with his tongue and corrected it with a quick operation 2018-9-30
- Top 3 Reasons Social Media is Good for Teens – bit.ly/2R9s5Vn 2018-9-30
- Prevent Behavior Problems By Teaching Your Child About Feelings bit.ly/2R32Hk9 2018-9-29
- I Was a Teenage Cutter — & This Is What Parents Need to Know: Confessions of a Former Cutter bit.ly/2NTAuOT 2018-9-29
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The Best Ways to Get a Preschooler to Behave bit.ly/2N72c5v Behavioral problems and effective solutions for your 3, 4, and 5-year-olds 2018-9-29
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
New study released for Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
74% of child restraint devices are misused! bit.ly/2zpZN23
- In Britain, Even Children Are Feeling the Effects of Austerity nyti.ms/2Oj2U45 2018-9-28
- E.P.A. Places the Head of Its Office of Children’s Health, Dr. Ruth Etzel, a pediatrician and epidemiologist who has been a leader in children’s environmental health for 30 years, on Leave – no reason was given nyti.ms/2DAnkBx 2018-9-28
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On Oct. 1, San Antonio becomes the first Texas city to raise tobacco buying age m.chron.com/business/local… 2018-9-28
- 59% of US Teens Have Experienced Some Form of Cyberbullying | Pew Research Center pewrsr.ch/2Il1YXu 2018-9-28
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In the latest issue of our Kids Who Care Newsletter, we’re sharing a story about a whole community who came together to give one last Christmas to a little boy who only has a couple of months to live. getrevue.co/profile/pediat… 2018-9-28
- Is Your Stress Harming Your Kids? Thurs Time Capsule 09/12 – bit.ly/2xVEJOP 2018-9-27
- Talking to Teens about Suicide | Education Devpt Center bit.ly/2R1zDJS 2018-9-26
- Bullied youth and teens who can get physical injuries, experience social and emotional distress, inflict self-harm and can even die (CDC). It increases risk of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement and dropping out of school. usat.ly/2QVhjBV 2018-9-26
- 8 Ridiculous Excuses For Not Getting A Flu Shot bit.ly/2QUXZF1 2018-9-25
- Did you know that executive functions precede both learning and academic achievement? We must improve students cognition and motor timing + rhythm for them to learn better bit.ly/KineticClass 2018-9-24
- Parents face tougher rules to get immigrant children back bit.ly/2zq1Bbr 2018-9-24
- This is Child Passenger Safety Week – Go get your car seat checked at one of Safe Kids’ Car Seat Checkup Events bit.ly/2NBW3U0 2018-9-24
- Best Dental Hygiene For Your Child, From Baby to Teenager bit.ly/2zon6cI 2018-9-24
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West Coast Hospitals Get $6M FDA Grant for Pediatric mHealth and telehealth Support bit.ly/2zpiTFv 2018-9-24
Child Health & Safety News 9/24: France’s School Smartphone Ban
Last updated on October 14th, 2018 at 08:24 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: It’s Absolutely Not Safe To Let Your Baby Sleep In A Car Seat After the Ride is Over– Here’s Why bit.ly/2pmJVaX
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 15 events & stories.
- International medical graduates embrace care of underserved U.S. kids bit.ly/2OKNliI 2018-9-23
- How household cleaners could be impacting your child’s health bit.ly/2xDUkTc 2018-9-23
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Trump admin moves $260M from cancer research, HIV/AIDS programs to cover custody of immigrant children costs cnn.it/2poX2Iv 2018-9-22
- 10 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know bit.ly/2PV0iqt 2018-9-21
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7 Ways to Curb Obnoxious Behavior Fast bit.ly/2prT6qu 2018-9-21
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
France Bans Smartphones in Schools Through 9th Grade. Will It Help Students? nyti.ms/2xFg6WO
- Safe Kids 2018 Ultimate Car Seat Guide bit.ly/2xGXOqn 2018-9-21
- Stop, Look & Paws: Fantastic New Innovation That Teaches Kids How to Be Safe Around Dogs bit.ly/2O0zTKl 2018-9-21
- Excess Weight Gain or Loss During Pregnancy Tied to Child’s Heart Health – The New York Times ow.ly/wrA830lUv0a 2018-9-21
- ‘Clear and present danger to child’: Pediatricians urge parents not to buy baby walkers on.today.com/2QKuiGt 2018-9-20
- 5 Things Not to Say to Your Tween Daughter – Thurs Time Capsule – 09/11 bit.ly/2plSTF5 2018-9-20
- The New, Improved World of Infant Care on.wsj.com/2pgZAsc high tech advances that are helping to avoid a range of illnesses by early detection and prevention 2018-9-18
- New Guidance for Pediatricians for Care of Transgender Children, Teenagers wb.md/2xuWvbQ 2018-9-18
- Few teens with chronic health problems have plans to take charge of their own care and transition to seeing doctors who treat adults https://reut.rs/2xM2IA5 2018-9-18
- New Pediatric Online Community for Parents of Children with Kidney Disease https://prn.to/2O407fb 2018-9-17
- How to Make Back to School Feel Safe? a Pediatrician Perspective bit.ly/2p8oYA6 2018-9-17
- Reward Systems Can Motivate Kids to Change These Behaviors Fast bit.ly/2D2KFeR 2018-9-17
Child Health & Safety News 9/17: 8 Easy-To-Miss Car Seat Hazards
Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:07 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: Horrific New Playground ‘Stunt’ – Roundabout of Death – Left 11 Year Old Boy with Serious Head Injuries bit.ly/2Mx4IS3
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 20 events & stories.
- The Art and Science of Raising a Sensitive Boy (Without Crushing his Spirit) bit.ly/2pbcPuv 2018-9-16
- This One Trick Can Save Parents $2,000 a Year On Day Care bit.ly/2D0BhbI parents – check on Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA)2018-9-16
- Virtual reality app could lessen anxiety for pediatric patients during MRI bit.ly/2CYpfzG 2018-9-16
- Parents, take note: Kids, teen, college student mental health problems on the rise abcn.ws/2D0nr9d 2018-9-15
- Brief psychotherapy benefits women caring for children with severe health issues bit.ly/2CZRsWG 2018-9-15
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
8 Easy-To-Miss Car Seat Hazards That a Child Safety Tech Wants You to Be Aware Of and Keep In Mind http://bit.ly/2pi3RM4
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This Girl Was Hospitalized After Getting Her Ears Pierced, & Parents Are Freaked bit.ly/2pd0plz 2018-9-15
- When Parents Are In Jail, Their Kids’ Health Suffers bit.ly/2NJRCFT here’s a pilot program to change that 2018-9-15
- How To Teach Kids Storytelling To Improve Their Friendships bit.ly/2xcJmnv 2018-9-14
- The Problem With Parents and Social Media bit.ly/2x2dEKr 2018-9-13
- But Mom, what if it’s not just a sprain? Thurs Time Capsule 09/11 bit.ly/2N7B1Mv 2018-9-13
- There’s A Reason Babies Stop Crying When You Stand Up bit.ly/2x6TJt6 there is a science behind this 2018-9-12
- How To Prepare When You Are Expecting Healthy Twins bit.ly/2OdOZJd 2018-9-12
- EMS Providers Recall 9/11 bit.ly/2CNaXlj A day of remembrance and gratitude. We honor those who bravely gave their lives coming to rescue all who had fallen. 2018-9-11
- Do your children know what you do? Eat dinner together and tell them. bit.ly/2xb6naz 2018-9-11
- Parenting Tips for Raising Happy, Healthy Preschoolers bit.ly/2x1O2gB 2018-9-11
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Children 6 years and older should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. Active play is the best exercise for younger children. Learn more here: ow.ly/4ic430lJpkC 2018-9-10
- Social Media, Social Life: Teens Reveal Their Experiences (2018) | Common Sense Media bit.ly/2wZF6sa 2018-9-10
- The nation’s ‘first safety-demonstration home’ will break ground in KC http://bit.ly/2pgGket 2018-9-10
- How to Keep Kids From Getting Bit Helping with Dog Training bit.ly/2QfMYOq 2018-9-10
Child Health & Safety News 9/10: New AAP Child Seat Guidelines
Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:07 pm
In this week’s Child Health News: New study recommends against brain scans for kids with concussion http://bit.ly/2N3ZtP4
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 20 events & stories.
- Here’s How Many Immigrant Kids Are Still Separated From Their Parents bit.ly/2wY5lz3 2018-9-09
- A teen who spent his free time speaking out against gun violence was shot and killed in Chicago cnn.it/2wY5dj3 2018-9-09
- AAP Raises Concerns That Food Colors May Damage Children’s Health bit.ly/2wUhB32 2018-9-09
- Children’s Health: Backpack Safety bit.ly/2wRRtXa 2018-9-09
- How to Keep Your Kids Safe on the Playground bit.ly/2MafFJa 2018-9-08
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
What You Need to Know About the New American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Child Seat Guidelines bit.ly/2wDPDIJ
- We Must Stop Destroying our Children – Children’s Defense Fund bit.ly/2CwsUEs 2018-9-08
- Strategies Parents Can Use for Handling Out-of-Control Kids bit.ly/2wUkBx7 2018-9-08
- Health Matters: What to do when your child bullies other kids nbcnews.to/2wVoGkq 2018-9-08
- 3 Tips to Raise a Drug-Free Child bit.ly/2wPNaLi 2018-9-07
- How Can My Allergic Kid Join In When It’s All About the Food bit.ly/2wPvS0F 2018-9-07
- How to Talk to Your Kids About…Strangers: Thurs Time Capsule 08/12 – bit.ly/2M18vXL 2018-9-06
- Four million UK children too poor to have a healthy diet, study finds bit.ly/2wL2LLY 2018-9-06
- Advocacy Group Urges Testing Water for Lead at Child-Care Centers bit.ly/2MPEcs1 Despite the health risks, only 7 states and New York City require licensed child-care facilities to conduct testing for lead in drinking water 2018-9-05
- What being held at the Mexican border is really like bit.ly/2CrBcNI a doctor describes visiting the South Texas Family Residential Center 2018-9-05
- Should Special Kids Take Standardized Tests? Intelligent Lives bit.ly/2Ni4suO 2018-9-05
- Google using AI to help organizations detect and report child sexual abuse material online bit.ly/2wCDVi3 2018-9-04
- Homelessness Takes Toll on Kids’ Health Even Before They’re Born http://bit.ly/2N77mDu 2018-9-03
- Growth in first 3 years of life affects respiratory health in children bit.ly/2wAbJfU excessive weight gain in the first years of life can be associated with lower lung function and a higher risk of childhood asthma 2018-9-03
- Children may care about their reputations earlier than thought: Study abcn.ws/2wrKW5p 2018-9-03
Child Health & Safety News 9/3: Preschool Anxiety-Busting Books
Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:07 pm
In this week’s Child Safety News: Calls for action over the UK’s ‘intolerable’ child mental health crisis: >100k kids age 14 are self-harming with 22% of girls affected bit.ly/2LMiGza
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 25 events & stories.
- 10 Parenting Strategies That Help Kids Become Mentally Strong bit.ly/2LPAZ6w 2018-9-02
- 12-year-old charged with attempted murder after bringing gun into Eldridge junior high bit.ly/2LPW54V 2018-9-02
- What to do when your child is being bullied nbcnews.to/2MJO4U8 how to recognize and respond 2018-9-02
- What if guns were regulated like cars? To increase child safety, AAP president calls for public health approach trib.in/2PoKJH9 2018-9-02
- Over 600,000 Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition: UNICEF bit.ly/2N4C27m 2018-9-01
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Back to school health: what school nurses want parents to know on.rocne.ws/2NDnHf2 2018-9-01
- Opioid Ingestion in Kids: The Huge Increase in ICU Admissions wb.md/2LMykdI 2018-9-01
- Teach Your Child How to Not Get Caught by a Catfish bit.ly/2oiwdVO 2018-8-31
- Kids are so over-scheduled that doctors are being told to prescribe play bit.ly/2oqedJn 2018-8-31
- Our latest issue of Kids Who Care Newsletter “Having Each Other’s Backs is out now! getrevue.co/profile/pediat… (via @revue) 2018-8-31
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
Get Your Child Ready for Preschool With These Anxiety Reducing Books bit.ly/2Nrkijy
- Tips for Parenting an Introvert bit.ly/2C7Nxa2 2018-8-30
- Research-Backed Benefits of Being an “Older” Mom bit.ly/2LzVdkH 2018-8-30
- The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends to avoid carrying your phone against the body like in a pocket, sock, or bra. http://bit.ly/2Ha0RZe 2018-8-30
- Trauma Sensitive schools create environments that promote resilience for all students by addressing the impacts of Child Trauma. Take a look at @SSLearn’s Trauma-Sensitive Schools training package for school & district leaders. http://buff.ly/2vvkJ5u 2018-8-30
- First Aid Basics Every Parent Should Know – Thurs Time Capsule 08/2011 bit.ly/2ww3lNI 2018-8-30
- Sadly we live in a world where the simple task of walking to school can be unsafe. Here are some resources and tips for you to pass on to your kids – including those who are off to college. bit.ly/2NpPyPZ…/tips-for-arriving-to-school-safe…/ bit.ly/2whc9Yk 2018-8-29
- 9-Year-Old Boy Killed Himself After Being Tormented by Bullies, His Mom Says nyti.ms/2BZ0Edl 2018-8-29
- School Bus Stop Arms Are Being Ignored: How to Fix That bit.ly/2PekRNU 2018-8-29
- Sleepover safety tips your kid should know bit.ly/2NqJ9DY 2018-8-28
- Maternal depression can impact baby’s physical and mental health bit.ly/2wdafYW 2018-8-28
- 8 Unforgettable Things We Did As Kids That Would Not Fly Today bit.ly/2MTNAtT 2018-8-27
- Health Tips – from the American Academy of Pediatrics: When Small Children Play Near Water bit.ly/2ocmuAl 2018-8-27
- 5 obstacles parents commonly face in child obesity treatment and how to overcome them bit.ly/2NgiLfT 2018-8-27
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital to Acquire TRIUX™ neo for Functional Brain Imaging prn.to/2ocaZZO 2018-8-27
- When Should Kids Get Their First Orthodontic Evaluation? bit.ly/2MQVoN5 2018-8-27
Child Health & Safety News: 8/27: FDA Approves Generic Epi Pen
Last updated on September 16th, 2018 at 02:58 pm
In this week’s Child Safety News: 11 month old Baby Suffers Stroke After Exposure To Chicken Pox By Unvaccinated Siblings bit.ly/2w4Cw3B
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 overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 15 events & stories.
- One in ten children in Ireland not using seat belts when travelling in back seat bit.ly/2NgRTwi 2018-8-26
- FBI encourages ‘Child ID’ safety app heading back to school bit.ly/2BO7Skl The app stores information about your child on your phone – height, weight, eye color, etc. so that it can be quickly transmitted to law enforcement IFF needed. 2018-8-26
- ATVs kill more children than bicycles: AAP urges families to yield to safety bit.ly/2wdkBYD 2018-8-26
- Lifestyle of Mothers Plays Important Role in Obesity Risk for Their Children | bit.ly/2waZkPq 2018-8-25
- ‘Rosie’s Hugs’ brings happiness to kids in emergency rooms bit.ly/2NgvpeS 2018-8-25
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
FDA Approves Generic Epi Pen At Last bit.ly/2BTe5vA
- The American Academy of Pediatrics just published a clinical review with citations on the importance of play for children’s health and brain development. Children need outdoor play, recess and activity throughout the day. bit.ly/2BO35iY 2018-8-25
- Prevent Blindness focuses on kids’ eye health in August bit.ly/2BMRRv8 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health reported that in the U.S. less than 70% of children receive appropriate eye health services. 2018-8-25
- Schools are using AI to track what students write on their computers bit.ly/2oebtPf safety vs privacy?? 2018-8-24
- The Debate on Teens and Social Media: In Perspective bit.ly/2BmiAOL 2018-8-24
- Is Your Family Overeating? Thurs Time Capsule 07/11 bit.ly/2LlgLkK 2018-8-23
- How Teens and Parents Navigate Screen Time and Device Distractions pewrsr.ch/2LiotMv 54% of U.S. teens say they spend too much time on their cellphones, and two-thirds of parents express concern over their teen’s screen time. 2018-8-22
- Your Kids Can’t Catch Cystic Fibrosis- What Else You Need to Know bit.ly/2Bmg0Z7 2018-8-22
- How Should You React When Your Child Makes a Mistake? bit.ly/2OQWvK8 2018-8-21
- Parkland Students Made a High-Tech T-Shirt That’s Actually Getting People to Register to Vote bit.ly/2MmpA3j a QR code that leads to voter registration is embedded in the design 2018-8-20
- Why You Need to Stop Giving Energy and Sports Drinks to Kids bit.ly/2MEQanP 2018-8-20
- The Costs of Motherhood Are Rising, and Catching Women Off Guard nyti.ms/2OO30x9 2018-8-20
