Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-08-2014 to 09-14-2014
Last updated on September 27th, 2014 at 10:35 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.
- Austin EMS provides free car seats in national campaign http://t.co/6fzDAqluNU Great way to celebrate National Child Passenger Safety 2014-09-14
- Kuddle: a mobile photo sharing app aimed at elementary & middle school kids http://t.co/P0LEMTY8DH 2014-09-14
- 4 Foolproof Ways to Protect Your Reputation on Social Media http://t.co/gG1LcvOPnm Helpful overview by uknowkids 2014-09-12
- Predators Pt 1: How to Talk With Kids About Sexual Abuse http://t.co/KuGsqJ6Dee 2014-09-12 – a Must Read for back-to-school!
- Safe, Edible Sensory and Art Play – because most babies wiill put everything in their mouth http://t.co/3QLf1bWNG9 2014-09-11
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Unidentified Respiratory Virus (human entovirus 68) Likely to Hit Kids Across Country.
> 1,000 kids in 10 states already affected. Parents, watch for wheezing!
http://t.co/M2cDXhrZRq
- How to Secure Your (and Your Family’s) iCloud Accounts: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/tCOgDHpesg 2014-09-11
- How Much Salt Do Babies and Children Need? http://t.co/Ps27hA2irS 2014-09-10
- Parents would rather discuss sex or puberty than internet safety http://t.co/jGqvboMt41 Wow! 2014-09-10
- Study Finds Drop in Kids’ Hospital-Related Infections – US News http://t.co/fVGP9tp7DM 2014-09-09
- Take the Lemon Shot Challenge and help fight Pediatric Cancer http://t.co/Aeb74wb1C4 2014-09-09
- Most asthmatic kids lack health management plans at school http://t.co/y4VjqaMBPx Pls Read if your child has asthma or food allergies 2014-09-09
- Study shows nationwide decline in central line infections and ventilator pneumonias http://t.co/qSQPO2YQyl Great news! 2014-09-09
- Early Years Milestones Quick Reference http://t.co/W9VcN9yNpe 2014-09-09
- Do you Know What Schools are Doing with Your Kids’ Private Data? Two Things to Make Sure Your Child’s Data Is Protected http://t.co/fSFL6GEHwY 2014-09-09
- Can Your Pediatrician Help With Your Child’s Weight Control: http://t.co/9K1Iix5vQE 2014-09-08
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-01-2014 to 09-07-2014
Last updated on September 19th, 2014 at 11:23 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.
- How Social Media Can Help Your Teen or Tween Flourish http://t.co/2S1M3eRs1p Helpful to see the good side as well 2014-09-06
- Alert! Digital Drama to Watch Out for This School Year | Common Sense Media http://t.co/55uUlP6DKn Great overview for parents! 2014-09-06
- What Can You Do to #EndBullying?? Wonderful, Heartwrenching Video by Kids In The House! http://t.co/geEe16WRN2 2014-09-05
- S.A.F.E.R Child Seat Covers http://t.co/leJJEIfjKd 2014-09-05
- “Watch Dog” group feels Indiana is lacking with child care safety plans | And 20 other states also have issues http://t.co/qBjJbHi15E 2014-09-04
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Home Alone After School? Top 8 Safety Checks for Parents http://t.co/AMAt3ooObz
- Combining Movement and Learning – in the classroom and in therapy http://t.co/2b4D7WbaUx 2014-09-04
- Parents encouraged to map out a safe walking route as kids prepare to return to class http://t.co/d48cNgGMjL 2014-09-04
- Helmet safety an important conversation with kids – http://t.co/29s6uGVQvj 2014-09-04
- Consumer Reports: Top child safety seats | http://t.co/QdKqGpYW91 2014-09-04
- How To Involve Your Child in Being Healthy: http://t.co/0UQcekvCNK 2014-09-04
- NIH Asks that 88 Drugs Be Tested For Efficacy And Safety For Kids http://t.co/YtMUozX8Kv time to stop using adult Rx’s on kids w/out testing 2014-09-03
- New study reveals the top city for access to pediatric care | Fox News http://t.co/X7Y4AcrR4I 2014-09-03
- Kids Alone on Planes: What to Know About Safety, Food and Fun – Great insights from author and a kid-helper http://t.co/qiIWYwTvrd 2014-09-03
- National Nutrition Week 2014: 5 myths about nutrition that can ruin your child’s health http://t.co/DXnvcM3BnL 2014-09-03
- Should Children Have A Right To A Healthy Environment? http://t.co/mEezYazY8f interesting article …thoughts? 2014-09-03
- Nude Picture Hacking: It’s Not Just Celebrities; It’s Your Teenage Daughter, Too | Tom Galvin http://t.co/df32OQlMPC 2014-09-02
- Your 11-Year-Old Should Not Be On Instagram http://t.co/pg6Wq9KtJF rules are there for a reason 2014-09-02
- Facebook admits it can’t prevent young children from cyberbullying http://t.co/VtXRBmnJ6J 2014-09-01
- Your essential back-to-school health checklist http://t.co/GECr8Wx13N 2014-09-01
- Health leaders call for emergency taskforce on childhood obesity in England http://t.co/upDd2zMCS1 2014-09-01
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-25-2014 to 08-31-2014
Last updated on September 19th, 2014 at 11:27 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 10 events & stories.
- Kids’ safety at heart of neighbourhood movement – great community support effort | http://t.co/T5kz6zznQd 2014-08-30
- Consumer Reports: Top child safety seats | http://t.co/5Zv50rBFyO 2014-08-30
- When the Unthinkable Happens at School: Keeping Your Child Safe | http://t.co/wPiPP5x46q 2014-08-30
- The New “F” Word: Food Allergies http://t.co/JzXzLxNj1L 2014-08-29
- For a Healthy School Year, Focus on These | Great back-to-school advice from Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/JSDcACqZJm 2014-08-28
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Facebook Guidelines For Parents 45 And Older http://t.co/ZSh7Zx2jSv
- Tips For Getting Your Tween A Cell Phone | Great info from A Platform for Good http://t.co/R8ktfXX4yg 2014-08-28
- Can I Use Bottled Water to Make Up Baby / Infant Formula?: http://t.co/vpTqScXMaP 2014-08-27
- “I Dare You”: Internet Challenges and Kids’ Water Safety: http://t.co/G2SzvsAJ73 2014-08-25
- How Can I Look After My Child’s Teeth? ow.ly/ApQo5 2014-08-25
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-18-2014 to 08-24-2014
Last updated on September 2nd, 2014 at 09:14 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.
- Do Antacids Pose Infection Risk in Kids? http://t.co/QYz5jRCoba more study needed, but Interesting article 2014-08-23
- How to Keep Bacteria Out of Your Child’s Lunchbox | Food Safety News – good info & reminders – http://t.co/s0gBvsfUN6 2014-08-23
- Study Finds That Brains With Autism Fail to Trim Synapses as They Develop http://t.co/MTzejTtF3f Fantastic article! 2014-08-22
- Oversharing: Think Before You Post http://t.co/6Y1A3nqkpX Terrific music video you’re going to want ur kids to watch via @suescheff 2014-08-22
- Kid-friendly apps that bring internet safety to Android – good, indepth info – http://t.co/4DNlt0xGBD 2014-08-22
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
How Safe Are Small Children on Airplanes? http://t.co/qaW40pVw2Q
Important information about risks for small kids and outdated regulations
- Health Canada | Information Update – Allergens and food safety at school – What’s in your child’s lunch? http://t.co/NaJjwcPYRQ 2014-08-22
- Children’s foundation accepting applications for health care grants http://t.co/pGGRlyYwYy 2014-08-21
- From posting spiteful posts and embarrassing photos, this #infographic shows an ugly side of #cyberbullying http://t.co/ofUK5LpNtB 2014-08-21
- First three years crucial in a child’s life: hearing on future of childcare in Australia http://t.co/tsyVixD4pc 2014-08-21
- We’re Teaching Kids to Fear Needles/Shots: a Pediatrician’s Perspective http://t.co/x4653ac9dp 2014-08-21
- The Ebola Crisis: Implications on Maternal and Child Health in Sierra Leone http://t.co/d5IgmgChVy Very sad! 2014-08-20
- RECALL** involves 39,000 Recaro child car seats http://t.co/CqLm6NFVmG seat lets a child’s head move too far in a crash. 2014-08-20
- Anti-Cyber-Bullying Apps: Here Are The Top Four Digital Applications to Help Victims http://t.co/IUknjkFtz7 2014-08-20
- How Can I Look After My Child’s Teeth? http://t.co/xWjddxtxw6 2014-08-20
- Gross Motor Milestones For The First Year – Quick Reference http://t.co/qGuc93xIAv Great info! 2014-08-19
- Best friends forever: How to foster a beautiful relationship between children and your family dog – Story http://t.co/4DRhK8bCrX 2014-08-19
- Bicycle trains, walking school buses are safe, healthy alternatives for getting kids to school – http://t.co/WeBcEon8Bq 2014-08-19
- Fear for Child’s Safety Nearly Back to Pre-Sandy Hook Levels http://t.co/rFhYoIHpOV 2014-08-18
- Expert offers backpack safety tips – http://t.co/xWvOKQgyNg 2014-08-18
- Give Your Children a Chance at Privacy http://t.co/Ua4CpnCljR Great post! #childprivacy 2014-08-18
- Building a Digital Dialogue and Relationship with Our Kids | A Platform for Good http://t.co/ReYlLDuh0h 2014-08-18
- Red Cross Offers Safety Tips For When the Kids Are Home Alone http://t.co/8TQ02pIu7l 2014-08-18
- Five ways to ease the family stress of a child with a mental-health challenge http://t.co/w2FjUtNyv6 2014-08-18
- Have a Slacker Kid? Try These Procrastination Cures http://t.co/pgTHuEx7Jh 2014-08-18
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-11-2014 to 08-17-2014
Last updated on September 2nd, 2014 at 09:34 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.
- When Your Daughter Can’t Stop Eating: Raising a Child with Prader-Willi Syndrome http://t.co/wn82Z4TJRR 2014-08-17
- Keep things fun (and safe) for kids playing sports http://t.co/p1vnGx82ji 2014-08-17
- Parental incarceration can be worse for a child than divorce or death of a parent | Science Codex http://t.co/htNxRXmQNu 2014-08-16
- New Safety Agreement to Protect Children and Teens on Ask.fm Site – http://t.co/FExWL2RH15 2014-08-15
- What is a Fever (or High Temperature) in Children? http://t.co/jBiCc2UA4P 2014-08-15
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Leaving Your Kids Alone with “Google” http://t.co/jnMvuQalJn
DYK “porn” is the 4th most popular search term for kids age 7 and under
- Who is The REAL Lifeguard at Your Kid’s Summer Pool?? http://t.co/HhC6eYIGX6 2014-08-14
- Dear Mom on the iPhone: You’re Doing Fine http://t.co/960QDlo2YR Great post for all moms (and dads) 2014-08-14
- Have You Taught Your Teen This Crucial Life Skill? | terrific post http://t.co/gMHjlR3JQZ 2014-08-13
- Netflix Parental Controls Revised : Do you know how to update / activate them http://t.co/MYa7ZCQrRL 2014-08-13
- Pediatric Safety Announcement: Welcome NHS Choices – the UK’s biggest health website – to the PedSafe Community http://t.co/htOmuwJO5X 2014-08-13
- Tips For Tummy Time – From A Physical Therapist http://t.co/ygvpFhqBzk 2014-08-12
- Beware of the Facebook color change scam http://t.co/TWSgm59hBH Tell your kids! 2014-08-12
- Reviews & Age Ratings – Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids http://t.co/VIIauyqxON Terrific resource! Tks @marykayhoal 2014-08-12
- Dermatologist warns about safety of children’s skin care products http://t.co/qGvzCjN90r 2014-08-11
- A new app to improve child safety at daycare http://t.co/fWSDNPEArh 2014-08-11
- Kids and Animal Bites – by pediatrician Dr. Joe: http://t.co/Nr8suKpJ7p 2014-08-11
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-04-2014 to 08-10-2014
Last updated on September 2nd, 2014 at 09:33 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 10 events & stories.
- A 13-Year-Old Google Science Fair Finalist Has A Simple Idea To Stop Cyberbullying http://t.co/Vb4EEw3xqc great start to the wk! 2014-08-10
- The best way to stop bullying: Get the cool kids to stick up for the victims http://t.co/M2pcxK1sFn 2014-08-10
- 10 Things No One Told Me About Breastfeeding http://t.co/SFZgqE0sVw Wonderful, funny post! Great way to start the weekend! 2014-08-08
- Why Are We Shaming Rape Victims and Not Shaming Rapists? http://t.co/Da7KiXNDlA …especially when the victims are kids??? 2014-08-08
- Developing Empathy in Kids for a Parent’s Illness http://t.co/qHBuxcOZlT 2014-08-08
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Harvard Graduate School of Education releases study on teens and digital stress http://t.co/bf420IMtwx Worth Reading!
- New hospital screening tool helps find children at nutritional risk easier, study finds http://t.co/nKJxWnHm02 Great! 2014-08-07
- Erin’s Law: Teaching Kids to Recognize & Avoid Sexual Abuse: http://t.co/qoO5O4TagB 2014-08-07
- ‘Am I Pretty?’ Videos Posed to the Internet, Raise Questions http://t.co/CCTh6Ra7wS So very sad! 🙁 2014-08-05
- Child safety app reminds parents kids are in the car http://t.co/AYnbQKOesA 2014-08-05
- What to Do if Your Child Loses a Baby Tooth Too Soon: http://t.co/fTdMrpDVqf 2014-08-04
