Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 05-18-2015 to 05-24-2015
Last updated on June 2nd, 2015 at 05:25 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 25 events & stories.
- The Worst Nightmare: National Missing Children’s Day is May 25 http://t.co/7xwCiQUtm0 2015-05-24
- Conversation with a Mother about Sleep Training her Baby | Interesting read from Psychology Today http://t.co/dBpjW08v5c 2015-05-24
- Obese Teens’ Brains Unusually Susceptible to Food Commercials | Psych Central News http://t.co/q4f3BhGntx 2015-05-24
- The lunchbox letters that still inspire, ten years on – Babyology http://t.co/DlvXJFmnPQ 2015-05-24
- Common-Sense & Family Dinner Project…what parents & kids wished the other understood about social media http://t.co/E4gVIQEEQk 2015-05-22
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Top Headline of the Week:
Couple Couldn’t Afford Formula So They Added Water to Baby’s Breast Milk With Fatal Results http://t.co/AAf93rnnL7 Something new parents NEED to know!
- Sun Safety Guide | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/0FQbaFu19X 2015-05-22
- Does Your Child Care Provider Have at Least a High School Diploma? | Huffington Post http://t.co/jOHY8m1xNM 2015-05-22
- FDA Guidance May Increase Number of Devices with Pediatric Labels and Indications http://t.co/D0uGcyOqjP Great news!! 2015-05-22
- Annual Checkup Coming? Help Your Pediatrician be an Ally – http://t.co/cfKyVCj5kn 2015-05-22
- A year later http://t.co/DHT5y4YOPQ a heartbreaking story to bring home WHY the right car seat is needed! PLS READ & SHARE! 2015-05-20
- Selling the Young on ‘Gaming Fuel’ – High Energy (often high caffeine) Drinks http://t.co/uhkX8srWez 2015-05-20
- Gross Motor Walk – a great exercise (and fun indoor activity) for your little one http://t.co/3qkHd8yQok 2015-05-20
- Florida Hospital tests out shoe sensor for pediatric rehab http://t.co/lUpN7Zgkfg Nice! 2015-05-20
- Possible treatment identified for lethal pediatric brain cancer (DIPG) http://t.co/xsuTNr3pZp Too early to tell, but it’s a start 🙂 2015-05-20
- How two medics who disregarded thanks inspired an EMS career http://t.co/ag9K3mj8TM worth reading! 2015-05-20
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week #2:
6 Ways to Connect With Teenagers Through Yoga http://t.co/kNMmPF3nU3
- Smartphone use goes beyond texting while driving: new survey – scary stats! http://t.co/GJvlEd1HeC 2015-05-20
- Brown Bag Lunches: Tips for More Nutrition & Fun – http://t.co/DHEESL7pZX 2015-05-20
- Kids who stutter can’t hear the beat http://t.co/YRsDwRU9tl 2015-05-19
- A day in the life of the average social teen [infographic] http://t.co/Cl80uMgVMk 2015-05-19
- Child bullying can torment well into adulthood http://t.co/hr8rxc51Fc 2015-05-18
- Bullying at school on the decline, says new report… Still here are 10 things we know about bullying http://t.co/jkTLSgi01u 2015-05-18
- Do You ‘Interview for Pain’ When Talking to Your Kids? | World of Psychology http://t.co/7GyG16D6oA 2015-05-18
- 58,000 child safety gates recalled by IKEA http://t.co/94aLWOkUPm 2015-05-18
- Don’t Let Cyberbullying Ruin Fitness http://t.co/cpvKtau6qM 2015-05-18
- Child Safety Update – 8 Ways to Prevent a Summer Tragedy http://t.co/q9twnJ2FvG 2015-05-18
- Girls’ and Boys’ Puberty Q&As: http://t.co/taCyIjxtkV Parents: this is a great guide to share with your “tweens” 2015-05-18
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 05-11-2015 to 05-17-2015
Last updated on June 2nd, 2015 at 05:24 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.
- Kids Academy – Educational Apps for Children http://t.co/Qpky2ZYO7o 2015-05-16
- Learn Better with www.understood.org – a free resource to empower parents of kids w/learning & attn issues http://t.co/i6SePHcSOc 2015-05-16
- Fertility doctors warn women not to leave it too late to freeze eggs for IVF http://t.co/1eBusPZJWc 2015-05-16
- Travel Gear We Use: Child Safety Products http://t.co/MrD29482DH 2015-05-15
- Save Kids Lives with Road Safety http://t.co/Lai2iNNqXD 2015-05-15
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Romanian teenager dies attempting to take ‘ultimate selfie’ http://t.co/m4AvedWNQB
Please share this with your kids!
- Stressed single mums are more likely to get sick: UK Telegraph http://t.co/ZQ4nPvGBA4 2015-05-15
- Calif. Moves Closer To Banning Vaccine ‘Personal Belief’ Exemptions http://t.co/fXbG7cBJuy thoughts? 2015-05-15
- How long should you stay in hospital after giving birth? http://t.co/vNUcG9FDqc 2015-05-15
- Almost any teen is susceptible to sex trafficking, survivor says – Post and Courier http://t.co/eSM8Togisi 2015-05-15
- Little One is on the move!!! Uhhhh….where’s the dog???: http://t.co/iZ3iQHGWrQ 2015-05-15
- Is My Child Ready for a Social Media Account? http://t.co/UNzINxJWpY 3 questions that can help you determine if they are… 2015-05-13
- What to Do if Baby is Intolerant to Cows’ Milk – http://t.co/ox8WlwAL1A 2015-05-13
- My Teen Is Sexting: Now What?http://t.co/RRJBb8IMIg 2015-05-12
- Now, child safety car seats in Abu Dhabi’s taxis http://t.co/zgQIpGfw6B Great news! 2015-05-11
- Turning The Summer Slide Into a Ladder Up | mdmommusings http://t.co/ha86zM9gKd 2015-05-11
- New NJ child seat laws eff 9/1 http://t.co/OkVbkKi7Bl <2yo &<30lbs -rear facing; 2-4yo 30-40lbs -5pt harness; 4-8yo & <57inch -5pt or booster 2015-05-11
- Boosting Education For Babies And Their Parents : Code Switch : NPR http://t.co/BwrxJ7Uxxe Nice! 2015-05-11
- 19 Hilarious Tooth Fairy Memories http://t.co/TbSLsSf9bW 2015-05-11
- Pediatricians Urged to ID Depressed Moms | Psych Central News http://t.co/s08RQ5t1HO sounds like a great idea… 2015-05-11
- Summer Seatbelt Safety: For Your Family’s Sake: http://t.co/SC2VtZPTpj 2015-05-11
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 05-04-2015 to 05-10-2015
Last updated on May 22nd, 2015 at 01:24 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 15 events & stories.
- For The Little Ones…and Those Who Care For Them: http://t.co/3zWTouVRwE 2015-05-10
- Repeating Your Child’s Food Allergy Test: How Often is Enough?: http://t.co/fTbJU2TdkZ 2015-05-08
- Premature Babies May Survive at 22 Weeks if Treated, Study Finds – http://t.co/tnnlepZmZN http://t.co/N8pPHYFdx4 Lot’s of Q’s, few answers 2015-05-07
- Occupational Therapists Work to End Bullying – AOTA http://t.co/rhlZ9dHWnm 2015-05-07
- Chrome Can Now Warn Users Who Type Gmail Passwords in Dumb Places http://t.co/WDWNA7JjRg this has potential! 2015-05-07
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Police warn of social media game challenging kids to disappear for 72 hrs http://t.co/QkZFpEFUqu please talk to your teens!
- 7 statistics about online threats to child safety that every parent should know – http://t.co/MCwRXCAOcG 2015-05-06
- Facebook Has Ditched The “Fat” Emoji After A Petition Saying “Fat Is Not A Feeling” http://t.co/wczEKeNQx2 2015-05-06
- The Best Way To Handle Children’s Nightmares | Psychology Today http://t.co/UFIk4grB6L 2015-05-06
- Tan for the Prom at 16 , Skin Cancer by 26: http://t.co/WVK7vqu8tR Parents, please share this story with your teens! 2015-05-06
- Should You Monitor Your Childs Cell Phone http://t.co/TrrZ2tbB0j 2015-05-05
- 5 Ground Rules for Your Tweeting Teen – McAfee http://t.co/fnuO3GMJzO Wonderful advice! Tks @suescheff 2015-05-05
- Social experiment sheds light on how easy child abductions can be – http://t.co/vMEuKLxzhH 2015-05-04
- The lethal hazard consumer protection refuses to fix http://t.co/xxWrWgc4Ko in past 30 yrs, 300 kids strangled on window cords 2015-05-04
- High Incidence of Pediatric Safety Issues in UK Primary Care http://t.co/J157BDzGtu 2015-05-04
- Teenagers shun text speak for new words and emojis | The Drum http://t.co/wfJ9dETCuO 2015-05-04
- Summer + Kids = Swimming Lessons + Fun: http://t.co/x5FrUCrukl 2015-05-04
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-27-2015 to 05-03-2015
Last updated on May 15th, 2015 at 10:14 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 18 events & stories.
- The crisis in UK children’s mental health services: an NHS insider speaks |The Guardian http://t.co/DSPnHWhC7X 2015-05-03
- Doctor warns of ‘fatal consequences’ if water beads swallowed http://t.co/ilTbqTskqy 2015-05-03
- Is Bullying Worse Than Child Abuse When it Comes to Mental Health? http://t.co/cJH1HYcRWm 2015-05-03
- A Woman-Led Law Firm That Lets Partners Be Parents http://t.co/MdX7qRezu7 2015-05-03
- Take a minute for moms! Join @AAPPres for a #MothersDay Twitter Storm on 5/8 @ 12pm ET to celebrate moms & all they do. 2015-05-03
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Pediatric wheezing: read about pediatric lung diseases that present with asthma-like symptoms http://t.co/6uIrxGTNY1
- Affluence as a Risk Factor http://t.co/jamVeRpGoG the impact of affluence on the mental health of teens (infographic) 2015-05-02
- The Digital Dilemma Episode 1 – YouTube http://t.co/PnTKgXrVPV New internet safety resource for parents 2015-05-01
- High-schoolers share Internet safety knowledge http://t.co/8xlYwoHvdT 2015-04-30
- When the Cyberbully Is You http://t.co/mBNoXiYLSE scary how easy it is to join in public shaming… 2015-04-30
- What Causes Acne & How Should My Teen Treat It? – http://t.co/khzd2jqyzK 2015-04-30
- Students Take Cyberbullying to New Level With Email Hack http://t.co/q3UXLFnFB3 scary stuff! 2015-04-29
- Liberty High School sexting scandal: Focus is on consent, and adults are irate. http://t.co/9m5Bdwe5GT Great post about who is to blame 2015-04-29
- 5 Questions to Ask Before Your Kids Download that App http://t.co/2uZ1aGbBqE terrific advice! 2015-04-28
- Toshiba Puts Pediatric Patients First: X-Rays, MRI’s etc. designed w/kids in mind http://t.co/TCDQQmv7da nice! 2015-04-28
- Victimized Teens may be more likely to be seriously depressed, consider suicide and carry weapons to school http://t.co/FEKoZ3FTIw scary! 2015-04-28
- “Mobile Makerspace”: Giving hospital-bound kids space to invent http://t.co/sLrR48by3R Inspiring! Tks @marykayhoal 2015-04-28
- What To Do If You’re Concerned About Your Kid’s Friends: http://t.co/JPHykrm5jI 2015-04-27
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-20-2015 to 04-26-2015
Last updated on May 8th, 2015 at 09:20 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.
- Changes in the Family: Impact on Child Relationships – Challenges in Single Parenting| Psychology Today http://t.co/UKhuX884Ys 2015-04-26
- This Chart Helps Kids Learn to Eat More Vegetables http://t.co/wMqcqK4nCu 2015-04-26
- Support for Bullied Teen Who Makes Passionate Cry for Help Online http://t.co/Omj8cdgOl2 2015-04-25
- Does a Teen Have a Right to Their Privacy? — Babble http://t.co/gyJj6ZSXpB 2015-04-24
- ‘It’s like a loaded gun to my child’ says mom worried about school food allergy bullies | http://t.co/M0DhBJmGQb http://t.co/V6L5bUNUXH 2015-04-24
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
15 Grisly Teen Bullying Cases With Tragic Ends http://t.co/NtsZ381L2H
Please read & remember this whenever you question invading your kid’s privacy
- Parents’ Guides that demystify apps, services and platforms popular with kids and teens http://t.co/U67x4hlsWl 2015-04-24
- KidFit Pillow – A New Innovation for Better Child Sleep : http://t.co/y3LrZyfg64 2015-04-24
- Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Child Abuse – http://t.co/AmAgi6Igw2 2015-04-22
- It’s a safe time to be a kid in America – important messages about lack of risk that we need to take on board http://t.co/bZ32DiQ1p0 2015-04-21
- U.S. Catholic bishop in child pornography case resigns | Reuters http://t.co/QSbZkh7Zun 2015-04-21
- Complimentary Webinar “Improving Child Safety in Your Organization” in May – great for churches, gyms, childcare http://t.co/EylfoGYvUQ 2015-04-21
- Twitter now lets you receive direct messages from any user http://t.co/8wJc11N0P4 Make sure your kids engage privacy settings! 2015-04-21
- Video Games and Kids with Special Needs: http://t.co/HJwIDlfxce 2015-04-20
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 04-13-2015 to 04-19-2015
Last updated on May 4th, 2015 at 11:38 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 15 events & stories.
- 10 Strategies to Help Kids Use Smartphones Wisely and Prevent Cyberbullying http://t.co/UOn8py6tYl 2015-04-19
- New EU law on child car seat safety measures – Belfast Newsletter http://t.co/ev2nXWMkdg 2015-04-18
- Volkswagen launches child safety campaign http://t.co/8QAQXXSTNE 2015-04-18
- New Fund to Support Nutrition Programs for Children http://t.co/zeyUMMyqFf 2015-04-18
- Identity Theft Poses Extra Troubles for Children http://t.co/e3LHOt16S4 2015-04-18
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Use of E-Cigarettes Rises Sharply Among Teenagers, Report Says http://t.co/FI1ZvzU6gl
- Water safety urged as summer months approach – Aiken Standard http://t.co/D1LwZSimH4 2015-04-18
- April’s Sensory Friendly Movie Screening is Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 – http://t.co/moNscpvzQt 2015-04-16
- New Post Sleep and Other Tips to Help Your Child Beat Exam Stress http://t.co/5gXPJGxqxN 2015-04-15
- US emergency rooms getting better-prepared for kids | Fox News http://t.co/LChfn7ODMz 2015-04-15
- Sharing iPads in Kindergarten Can Mean Higher Test Scores | Psych Central News http://t.co/a4rC3WPuuK fascinating study… 2015-04-13
- You Can’t Unhit a Child: Anxiety and Corporal Punishment | World of Psychology http://t.co/oP38wGaY2x 2015-04-13
- Helping Your Child Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist: http://t.co/1ZdkmOIDWV 2015-04-13
- Australia To Stop Payments To Families Who Refuse Child Vaccinations http://t.co/gMw3MfkQAy 2015-04-13
