Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-28-2014 to 08-03-2014
Last updated on August 12th, 2014 at 10:29 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 25 events & stories.
- Bay area lab developing less toxic cancer treatment http://t.co/AgJEvFHTji 2014-08-02
- Exploring The Backyard – The Advantages Of Outdoor Play http://t.co/FK7MabeJfm 2014-08-02
- Colorado marijuana edibles manufacturers face tougher rules – including child-resistant packaging – http://t.co/ZI9S9rHYv2 2014-08-02
- Child safety demonstration shows dangers of hot cars – police use thermometers in car seats to show risk – http://t.co/jNYno1X2xK 2014-08-02
- Does Delta Air Lines Finally Understand Kid Seat Safety Rule? http://t.co/CC5Uj5gfPs 2014-08-02
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
A comprehensive guide to YouTube’s dumbest and most dangerous teen trends http://t.co/FwBTfvanCL ridiculous & scary!
- Build Kitchen Skills, Memories with a Kids’ At-Home Cooking Camp http://t.co/FMZdd5NWtq 2014-08-01
- It’s the permanence of online abuse that makes cyberbullying so damaging for children http://t.co/Kgv5TrrIJy 2014-08-01
- School Director Prepares for Bus Bullying http://t.co/hV8QfHXV4O hope more schools prepare… 2014-08-01
- If Cars Can Monitor Left-On Headlights and Rear Obstructions, They Should Be Able To Save Trapped Kids’ Lives | TIME http://t.co/Ihly41vWh4 2014-07-31
- Mountain Medicine: Growing children and car seats: What is safe? http://t.co/02VkAntOXF 2014-07-31
- Federal review of 20 Michigan home day cares finds health, safety compliance issues – http://t.co/T0p3b1IyHX 2014-07-31
- What If My Child Got Lost? Questions for Every Parent: http://t.co/Bx0mZFKPAF 2014-07-31
- The Great Debate: To Lie Or Not To Lie About Your Child’s Age On Social Media Platforms http://t.co/8902IplV3D 2014-07-30
- Google To Stop Labeling Apps With In-App Purchases As ‘Free’ http://t.co/PVcsuK0cU4 a little extra protection for parents. 2014-07-30
- Getting a child-sized look at how to avoid danger – Mooresville Tribune – great idea for any town http://t.co/ypWL06LuyO 2014-07-29
- Back-to-school: How to keep your kids safe | http://t.co/1T9DPcex8u 2014-07-29
- KidsAndCars.org marks #HeatStroke Prevention Day, July 31. Look Before You Lock. Sign petition: http://t.co/9KVjmDB7Fm 2014-07-29
- NHTSA: In-vehicle technology to prevent child heatstroke deaths not ready | http://t.co/hgTw4oEYWh 2014-07-29
- Parent Bullying: The One-Upper Society (a.k.a. we’re better than all of you) http://t.co/6CcDEisi6P Worth reading!! 2014-07-28
- Children with sickle cell anemia at higher risk for sleep apnea, study finds http://t.co/hZ2HFhRNK4 2014-07-28
- Top five superfoods for strong bones at any age http://t.co/eThnCJAvxh 2014-07-28
- Parents want info about circumcision, not directives / recommendations from health-care providers http://t.co/ZeKmSHBtmX 2014-07-28
- Pakistan Child Health Helpline to offer real-time guidance for parents & caregivers http://t.co/aT6qYZxegL 2014-07-28
- Mothers of children with autism benefit from peer-led intervention: study http://t.co/L5sgsZhZ6g 2014-07-28
- Checklist for a SAFE Back to School and Sports. Everyone Ready? http://t.co/C0poYdLBTZ 2014-07-28
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-21-2014 to 07-27-2014
Last updated on August 5th, 2014 at 09:23 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 10 events & stories.
- Health News – Room for Improvement in Elementary School Children’s Lunches and Snacks from Home http://t.co/7GZ9TR8Opi 2014-07-27
- Terrific Idea! Homemade Ice Pack – That Doesn’t Freeze Solid – Great for kids! http://t.co/hGz9ASeCAr 2014-07-26
- Cord banking: An investment in a child’s healthy future http://t.co/ME3ezVJbkr 2014-07-25
- Children health: unexplained #fevers need more attention http://t.co/byBAAtHI4c 2014-07-25
- Disappearing Messaging Apps – What You Need to Know: Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/0F349klSrx 2014-07-25
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Child siblings may influence each other’s obesity risk even more than parent’s obesity http://t.co/EbuQQQ5vXz
- Kids Yoga Resources For Home and the Classroom http://t.co/r5fRtRoLeW Involve kids in something good for them…and fun! 2014-07-24
- Four Tips for Preventing Cyber Bullying http://t.co/DJHyj9qt1h 2014-07-24
- Create Accountable, Masterful Children: The Family Coach Method http://t.co/IcWARxJEWX 2014-07-24
- Diaries Go Digital: Curbing Teens’ Online Rants http://t.co/cXh3vK4Kvl Wonderful tips for keeping your kids’ lives private. 2014-07-23
- Special Things for Special Kids, Part I: http://t.co/P7VkhJRmQh 2014-07-21
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-14-2014 to 07-20-2014
Last updated on July 25th, 2014 at 11:21 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.
- When Your Child is Exposed to Porn | Educate Empower Kids http://t.co/TeQ4AKfJjr Great article! 2014-07-18
- Family Volley: Are you an Overly Protective Parent? http://t.co/HJ9p0QTEL8 2014-07-18
- Why Taking My Child to a Restaurant Is a Safety Issue | http://t.co/xYPri7bAI6 2014-07-18
- Teen Hashtags: What Every Parent Ought to Know http://t.co/XcrCu6rDSG Learn these hashtags! It could save your teen’s life 2014-07-18
- Spoon Measurements Are Behind Many Child Drug-Dosing Errors: Study http://t.co/wkDxXirhv8 2014-07-18
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
99 texting acronyms and phrases used by teens & tweens http://t.co/QM8y8Rgqxs
Parents you’re going to want to read and keep a copy of this
- Leaving a Kid Alone in a Park Is Actually Pretty Safe – Businessweek – good check-in on judging risks to kids http://t.co/rzRwu5s75j 2014-07-18
- What NOT to Share: A Back-to-School List for Food Allergic Kids http://t.co/cSx8akTHbj 2014-07-18
- Happy 5 Years Pediatric Safety! We’re Hosting a Giveaway to Celebrate http://t.co/r5yo4odulp 2014-07-17
- Near-drowning events aren’t necessarily over once your child is out of the water http://t.co/I7mZiv7RBv 2014-07-16
- Counter the Risks of Over-Sexualized Images On Young Girls http://t.co/fsybFuI756 2014-07-14
- Cyberbullying in the summer: Why it’s a problem and what you can do to stop it http://t.co/zDdunrsDcg 2014-07-14
- What Parents and Kids Should Know About Selfies http://t.co/bXtSOB3GmQ Very interesting read… 2014-07-14
- Expert shows danger in thrift store shopping for child safety devices – brief, excellent video shows what to avoid | http://t.co/SaCzTW65NR 2014-07-14
- Summer Car Safety: Look Before You Lock, and More http://t.co/tnnleqhwdV http://t.co/5ca0Dw6whd 2014-07-14
- Death in Hot Cars: Why Can’t the Automakers Prevent the Danger? http://t.co/ECLraRRG3E 2014-07-14
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 07-07-2014 to 07-13-2014
Last updated on July 17th, 2014 at 09:46 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.
- Brecker Bunny Safety Books – Because you don’t leave the hospital with an instruction manual http://t.co/mW1IEkHXJD 2014-07-11
- Stamford EMS worker Sharon Tappe looks to prevent more hot car deaths with Ray Ray’s Pledge http://t.co/D9EtzMUNZL 2014-07-11
- Survey Reveals Half of Canadian Parents Believe Their Child Could Be Cyberbullying Someone http://t.co/eFrvh2Otgc Wow!! 2014-07-11
- Advice for Parenting in the Digital Era | A Platform for Good http://t.co/sqBOn6Ft9G 2014-07-11
- More Teens Are Lighting Up Hookahs, Says Study http://t.co/xZ3sEIgr8t Scary! 2014-07-10
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Drowning: What Every Parent NEEDS to Know! http://t.co/QL4hEBkaag
- Preparation, inspection can help ensure your child’s safety this summer | Nice summary of many summer risks http://t.co/KgNbCPH849 2014-07-09
- New pool safety device helps prevent accidental drowning – http://t.co/XNoNA2R5SF 2014-07-09
- Teachers Struggle Under the Weight of Parents’ Expectations for Child Online Safety Education in Schools http://t.co/Whcjx5Siyv 2014-07-09
- Flame Retardants Are Everywhere http://t.co/fuMq7uM9NX 2014-07-09
- Stress Reducing Foods to Support Family Health http://t.co/n5neSGy8K4 2014-07-09
- 10 Post-Baby Must-Haves Nobody Talks About | great post for the moms-to-be http://t.co/GGZZfhQwyD 2014-07-08
- Creating a Caring Teen Online Starts Offline with a Caring Parent http://t.co/y2j8okvXWk terrific advice – worth sharing 2014-07-08
- Why Today’s Parents Must Replace Sex Talk with Tech Talk http://t.co/qhxPEZ4zhs very insightful article. 2014-07-07
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-30-2014 to 07-06-2014
Last updated on July 17th, 2014 at 09:55 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 25 events & stories.
- Canadian researchers explore best practices in treatment of childhood obesity http://t.co/GMhmLorRvK study has great potential! 2014-07-06
- Stop Child Deaths In Hot Vehicles http://t.co/ldOMyu0EC8 Pls take a moment to read this…and if you agree, then pls sign it and send it on. Tks! 2014-07-05
- 5 Things To Know About Grandkids Online http://t.co/2dKULmCGmd 2014-07-04
- Children with autism overcome real-life fears in virtual world http://t.co/duaPgReiBp interesting study… 2014-07-04
- Advice to Prepare for a Lost Child at Amusement Parks http://t.co/P5MfiTcsWX 2014-07-04
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
With More Kids Playing at Home During Summer, Gun Safety Must Be Top Priority http://t.co/5Cc2ZnYJbe
70% of kids <10 knew where their parents stored their guns – even when hidden
- Study Finds >50% of Teens Sext Before They’re 18 | TIME http://t.co/jOc05qDnR1 2014-07-03
- The Tech Detectives: Students Take Ownership of Technology http://t.co/ZJ3wKW1KVN “geek squad” operated by students. Great! 2014-07-03
- Can Medication Help With Your Child’s Autism? — Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic http://t.co/WbO0kqKALb 2014-07-02
- E-cigarette nicotine safety caps needed to stop poisonings, says NY lawmaker : http://t.co/GqGVp9dI3A 2014-07-02
- Tips for keeping kids safe when home alone – very good suggestions! – http://t.co/v09j5uPhYU 2014-07-02
- Guide to internet slang may save your child’s life: From IHML (I hate my life) to Mos (mum over shoulder) http://t.co/AARBVmorwA PLS RT! 2014-07-02
- Homework? Conference Calls? Find Working-at-Home Success http://t.co/Yd7m6QFqFf 2014-07-02
- First Pediatric Autism Study Conducted Entirely Online | http://t.co/iMlUgn62Xm http://t.co/DUWiKojmhI Thoughts?? 2014-07-01
- AAP Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Preventive Health Svcs for Employees & Their Families http://t.co/BssJOiXzsO 2014-07-01
- Social media websites every parent should know http://t.co/nB5oKsYKGi Great overview of the popular sites kids are visiting via 2014-07-01
- Talk Early: Kids and Facebook http://t.co/lyegSKw3Su Remember – your kids are monitoring you too. What messages are we sending? 2014-07-01
- A Laptop May Boost a Hospitalized Child’s Recovery http://t.co/AVfsdhIwQ4 Videoconferencing w/ family & friends lowers stress 2014-07-01
- 8 things you may not know about child-safety seats http://t.co/mjW460Jiwn 2014-06-30
- Safety tips for families to follow on visits to amusement parks – http://t.co/MfjVRFft86 2014-06-30
- Don’t Forget Fireworks Safety This 4th! http://t.co/kC51dBaBgA 2014-06-30
- Report: More kids die in shootings than statistics show http://t.co/tBStnPJ1lm 2014-06-30
- Button Battery Safety for Parents and Caregivers http://t.co/I7eXPtXiEb 2014-06-30
- What Does Independence Mean For Your Special Needs Child?: http://t.co/kZ4AOS3X92 2014-06-30
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 06-23-2014 to 06-29-2014
Last updated on July 14th, 2014 at 02:06 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.
- Making magic happen: The infant-toddler brain – Children’s Hosp of Minn http://t.co/rRm8gkLkwj 2014-06-28
- Working Parents Resort to Emergency or Urgent Care Visits to Get Kids Back Into Child Care http://t.co/KePO6alLXn 2014-06-28
- Life EMS Camp 911 teaches kids about safety, being prepared for emergencies http://t.co/eorxzKv6r2 what a Great idea!! 2014-06-28
- My Teen Got a Smartphone the Old-Fashioned Way: She Earned It http://t.co/UFY83f3MEH 2014-06-27
- Fortified breakfast cereals may actually be harmful to children’s health, study finds http://t.co/SdFUUzIfFR 2014-06-27
PedSafe Child Health & Safety Headline of the Week:
Cyberbullied Teens Can Connect Online, In Person to Get Help http://t.co/GozyMixokJ Fantastic Resource!!
- The Facts About Teens in Cars (Infographic): The following infographic is courtesy of Safe Kids http://t.co/dYjfdZrcek 2014-06-27
- New Florida law shifts child safety seat requirement to age five http://t.co/wPGbOAdGys Finally!! 2014-06-26
- Cyberbullying: We’re Focusing on the Wrong Part of the Word http://t.co/muo5dkv8Ke Ask your child: “who has no friends? Who gets picked on the most?” 2014-06-26
- In England – Child mental health aid in crisis http://t.co/48uvl9Dscd 2014-06-25
- Health collaborative to address neonatal abstinence syndrome caused by exposure to narcotics during pregnancy http://t.co/jc0itiZWfj 2014-06-25
- New Mobile Health App Screens A Child’s Eyes for Amblyopia http://t.co/6e7LkF6FFH Amazing what technology can do 🙂 2014-06-25
- Pornography is no longer the biggest online worry for parents – it’s predators! http://t.co/UYVnZt0Rk3 2014-06-25
- Solid Food: Is Baby Ready to Start? http://t.co/LAd947VBfE 2014-06-25
- Should On Time Departure Trump Infant Safety On American Airlines Flight? http://t.co/UOap5Svhuq 2014-06-23
- Tips for keeping children safe from heatstroke in vehicles. And yes, tips are needed. Washington Post http://t.co/JIkYiM54Hw 2014-06-23
- Rep. Patmon on Gun Safety Bill: “Something that saves 1 Child’s Life is Enough to Keep Going” – http://t.co/LUAdsPaKGU 2014-06-23
- Sunglass safety for kids http://t.co/FNLDMC00Qc 2014-06-23
- Bounce House Safety | http://t.co/NUGG8pFleK 2014-06-23
- Emergency Dental Care – Knowing When Your Child Needs It: http://t.co/sDYzXMZ7NT 2014-06-23
