Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 12-23-2013 to 12-29-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:39 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 10 events & stories.
- For a healthy new year, make kids’ exercise fun http://t.co/2Z3XFcSMp5 2013-12-27
- Combating Tween Phone Entitlement http://t.co/CNPlIRCod3 2013-12-27
- Nine Ways to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe http://t.co/qLqnGkD6oz 2013-12-25
- Children at Lower Risk for Nut Allergies if Moms Ate Nuts During Pregnancy http://t.co/BCXIj2oNIT 2013-12-24
- YOUR holiday with your special needs child – Wonderful post by LA Special Needs Kids Examiner http://t.co/oIArwZVTBW 2013-12-24
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Obamacare has unintended loophole in kids’ dental care http://t.co/U05N9TUhvo
- It’s getting colder! Terrific checklist for heating your home by EMS safety expert Greg Atkins: http://t.co/C4q14CrQes 2013-12-24
- Childhood bullying shown to increase likelihood of psychotic experiences in later life http://t.co/welpiTsPxO small study, but scary results 2013-12-23
- Backpack booster seat could be lifesaver for your child http://t.co/Su4fgcyQBc Nice! 2013-12-23
- Michigan report shows a 7-year, 53% hike in child food assistance http://t.co/PnI0bIMlKH wow! 2013-12-23
- Holiday baby safety tips – common sense, but good reminders during the busy holiday celebrations 🙂 http://t.co/0FMa4JSorj 2013-12-23
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 12-16-2013 to 12-22-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:41 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 10 events & stories.
- Dental Care – In Some States, A Gap in the Affordable Care Act http://t.co/QD8XeF4ZJH 2013-12-22
- Facebook can access the updates you type & then delete …i.e. those you type but don’t actually publish http://t.co/qqEI6dUAoW thoughts?? 2013-12-22
- Pediatricians urge consumption of only pasteurized dairy products – new policy statement from AAP http://t.co/jF9QVmL2An 2013-12-22
- Digital Parenting: Top Educational Websites for Kids http://t.co/IWKZKCRqac 2013-12-21
- Facebook Announces Suicide-Prevention Initiatives http://t.co/XWnSzXb1PN 2013-12-21
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Thin ice can be dangerous! Find out how to stay safe & what to do in an emergency http://t.co/5VlzzCBLSy
- Processed Food Facts for Your Family’s Health http://t.co/kKyArCHrPo2013-12-20
- Sharing is Caring: Oversharing is Careless | Sue Scheff Blog http://t.co/YsTSeBRwx4 2013-12-19
- Time for New Year’s Resolutions: Make This the Year the You Get to Know Your Kids…and Their “Friends” http://t.co/xYaIMpu826 2013-12-19
- Tips to Soothe Your Crying Baby http://t.co/5TCTeNj8EN2013-12-18
- Safety alert: Baumhaus Nutkin cot bed recalled http://t.co/MF8Y250Zip 2013-12-17
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 12-09-2013 to 12-15-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:43 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Five Ways Tech Can Bring Families Together http://t.co/EJkJyXTlA8 2013-12-15
- Children More Likely to Get Preventive Care When Parents Use Online Health Tools http://t.co/fNyIc19ErE hmmm… 2013-12-13
- Cyberbullies Don’t Take Holidays Off: Words Wound http://t.co/6hVrGkX3TR 2013-12-12
- Toxic Afterschool Activities: Stay Safe After School | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/nZmL6ExBqC 2013-12-12
- For the sake of your child’s sleep: 2 things to do today | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/6eZBVQddXU 2013-12-12
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
At What Age is it Safe for Your Child to Sleep With a Pillow? http://t.co/9RPFJ7UbV3
- Dad’s diet may affect child health like mom’s http://t.co/l14uZ0ceWC 2013-12-11
- Drop in Ear Infections Attributed to Pneumococcal Vaccine http://t.co/LK4oIeTSyy 2013-12-11
- Concord Pediatric Dentist Seals Teeth Away From Tooth Decay http://t.co/WrgiJXVP5g thoughts?? 2013-12-11
- Starting the Digital Citizenship Conversation http://t.co/kXga9yHqlQ 2013-12-11
- As the new year approaches, DeVos Children’s Hospital publishes their Top 10 Safety Concerns for Kids http://t.co/6CO9m4phMi 2013-12-11
- 5 Digital Ways to Build Important Bonds with Grandparents http://t.co/smxMTQEo5v 2013-12-11
- New Rules For Car Seats going into effect in 2014 http://t.co/MRxJSVqArv – see details in Pediatric Safety post http://t.co/bC8wOcKiv9 2013-12-10
- Adult Single Bed safety warning issued after toddler suffocates trying to crawl backwards out of one http://t.co/I0tgulxNAc 2013-12-10
- Built for Kids, Kidoodle.TV Has Been Launched with Their Safety in Mind (press release) http://t.co/C2ucuzGANb 2013-12-10
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 12-02-2013 to 12-08-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:44 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 15 events & stories.
- Are You Feeding Your Toddler Right? A New Pediatric Annals Study Provides Healthy Diet Suggestions http://t.co/nTFAw2IjIO 2013-12-08
- Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers http://t.co/MWCmUDElcm GREAT news to start off the week! 🙂 2013-12-08
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Chief Authors New Vaccination Guideline For Immunocompromised Patients http://t.co/PQUHUnHH4s 2013-12-08
- On Saturday Dec 7th, Frozen – 2D is Sensory Friendly http://t.co/GtL79u7V1z check out AMC & the Autism Society’s Sensory Friendly Films 2013-12-05
- Online Safety, Security, and Privacy: Talking to Kids about the Basics http://t.co/VQTNhlVIFa 2013-12-04
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Top 30 Sexting and Cyberbullying Acronyms EVERY Parent Should Know http://t.co/2yv03ZYpXS
- Helping Kids Build Media and Digital Literacies http://t.co/FfmnX19uOi 2013-12-04
- Child safety expert’s strategies welcome in my home http://t.co/LiWYwZ3YGp 2013-12-04
- Give Your Child a Healthy Gaming Experience http://t.co/TaBf6gxfKL 2013-12-04
- Teach Kids Healthy Cleaning Survival Skills http://t.co/5BzgKyLgTr 2013-12-04
- Holiday safety tips: How to protect your children during the busy season http://t.co/4HTsSSYthJ 2013-12-03
- Important Life Skills your Child Should Learn http://t.co/WVxDmj0lmk 2013-12-03
- Can You Cure Your Child’s Negativity & Self Doubt? Great case study by Dr Michele Borba http://t.co/AIzqiWuTuE 2013-12-03
- Fewer people in Wales smoking in their cars http://t.co/pVGm0u5T9I good news! 2013-12-02
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 11-25-2013 to 12-01-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:44 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 20 events & stories.
- 6 ways daycare is healthy for kids – and moms too http://t.co/8ifkqNqjet 2013-12-01
- Tips to teach gratitude and empathy in kids – important skills to learn even if brain development makes it hard. http://t.co/9NSeiSgjZ3 2013-12-01
- E-Venge: Selfies, Revenge Porn, Teens and Cyberbullying | Sue Scheff http://t.co/kN0F6Cp46X GREAT post Sue! 2013-11-29
- What does a safe online experience mean for your child? http://t.co/imld7tudEQ 2013-11-29
- 6 Reasons Why Bystanders Choose Not to Intervene to Stop Bullying http://t.co/ZC631uSTLq 2013-11-29
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Help with gift-buying for special needs kids is now available via the Toys R Us
“Differently-abled Kids Gift Guide” http://t.co/M0A7RZVjlK
- How to Set Up PlayStation 4 Parental Controls : Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/D2WZ3Kpyuk 2013-11-29
- Give the Gift of Digital Presence | A Platform for Good http://t.co/m3Xyavvps1 2013-11-28
- Gifts to help special needs kids play their way to a healthier brain http://t.co/JrXfX7NIFH 2013-11-28
- Safety Commission Recalls Baby Monitors – http://t.co/pQt0k7g0hx 2013-11-28
- When having a dilemma with your child, consult ‘The Doctor’ – an interesting approach http://t.co/rkLSsZt7Be 2013-11-28
- The Key to Boosting Your Child’s Health and IQ: Your Time | Dr. Gail Gross http://t.co/A2TaoCyLX9 2013-11-28
- Kids Hospitalized for Flu Need Antiviral Meds Right Away: New Study http://t.co/32e2AQThWI 2013-11-28
- Experts optimistic about Affordable Care’s benefits for children and young adults – http://t.co/r78sdY4xWq 2013-11-27
- Proton therapy is a cost-effective treatment for pediatric brain tumor patients – The Almagest http://t.co/NZESOlj9s7 2013-11-27
- UTMB researchers find ear infections down, thanks to vaccine | Science Codex http://t.co/LB5PgChral 2013-11-27
- China Pushing Child Safety Seats to Reduce Accident Toll in Cars – Bloomberg http://t.co/UIVnKc7P97 2013-11-27
- Screening children for mental health issues may not guarantee care – The Boston Globe http://t.co/DFzsb3J0hF 2013-11-27
- Quick Feel-Good Cold Remedies for Kids http://t.co/TGEljnmIOf 2013-11-27
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 11-18-2013 to 11-24-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:45 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 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 who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 35 events & stories.
- Cold Cyberbullying: When Teens Have No Remorse http://t.co/bQhv9FdZZz 2013-11-24
- Digital Gratitude: Kindness in Technology http://t.co/rnM4lzHwwU 2013-11-24
- The latest mobile cyberbullying tactic of teens: Text Bombing http://t.co/VxxNqsuaT8 what is it and how is it being used? 2013-11-24
- Help for coughs, colds, and sore throats http://t.co/VMgcMNH1vD 2013-11-24
- Mother’s Exercise May Boost Baby’s Brain – http://t.co/ZYUZutDFZW 2013-11-24
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Texas whooping cough epidemic nears record – http://t.co/h7p6U9my2f2013-11-20
- Healthy Trips to Exotic Places – http://t.co/rjiZKefRXA 2013-11-24
- Keeping children safe in the car http://t.co/8hIWMKeTau 2013-11-24
- Preoperative blood typing may not be needed for some pediatric surgeries – http://t.co/YuivFaBgJJ 2013-11-24
- Minority parents fear for kids online http://t.co/s2MEAvStTK 2013-11-23
- U.S. to propose side-impact crash test to protect children http://t.co/HSNmVEarRC 2013-11-23
- Health Tip: Is Your Child Overloaded? http://t.co/QI4KitB4pC 2013-11-23
- 10 Kidpower Safety Tips for Parents of Young Children http://t.co/5ftV405Oyd 2013-11-22
- Raising a grateful child – http://t.co/hXypAdoJsn 2013-11-21
- Keeping Children Safe Critical in Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan – http://t.co/b6ZuCFfnAC 2013-11-21
- HPV shots help give your kids a healthier future http://t.co/F3Eacvhlvx 2013-11-21
- Children worldwide take one and a half minutes longer to run a mile than their parents at their age – http://t.co/DUiyRpGfXA 2013-11-21
- Whooping cough outbreak linked to vaccine refusal – http://t.co/uH8gIPWv6W 2013-11-21
- How the Affordable Care Act “Obamacare” Impacts Family and Children’s Health – Good overview of benefits for kids – http://t.co/BaBuWccrlM 2013-11-20
- American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Physicians to Use Antibiotics Judiciously http://t.co/EaHkoYWKQF 2013-11-20
- National Pediatric Research Network Act Headed to President’s Desk for Signing – http://t.co/CTO2uN57Ji 2013-11-20
- Is Social Media Making Your Kids Less Smart? http://t.co/KJx3vSuuLo 2013-11-20
- Child abuse images to be wiped from web – http://t.co/fojbT5R0Ye 2013-11-19
- More Booster Seats Grab Top Safety Ratings – http://t.co/jch7AFwmtS 2013-11-19
PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:
Check it off your list: CPSC recalls children’s toys – http://t.co/WN5XCOSI51 2013-11-24
- Farm kid safety about education, not regulations http://t.co/q7TtNietJR 2013-11-19
- Why is over prescribing antibiotics a problem? http://t.co/uVZkdIbfK7 2013-11-19
- TMJ – a jaw disorder that can affect kids – can be prevented and treated. Learn the signs and what you can do. http://t.co/UOsa0WaGZX 2013-11-19
- Call for bold changes on children’s health issues in NZ – http://t.co/5xDhso5Uxx 2013-11-19
- Study: Socioeconomic Status Can Affect Hearing – http://t.co/WG8fc7tv5B 2013-11-19
- 5 tips to keep kids safe and warm in the cold and snow – http://t.co/v1bzFxprrI 2013-11-18
- Children’s mental-health issues need greater exposure – linking mental health with total wellness gets more of those in need 2013-11-18
- US Public says childhood cancer should be top children’s health research priority – http://t.co/WWl7tJGuqq 2013-11-18
- Childhood Cancer Tied to Heart Risks – http://t.co/MAIZuBRK4k 2013-11-18
- CDC reports U.S. flu activity rising in the south, 2 flu-related pediatric deaths – http://t.co/LjfO3Xcp41 2013-11-18
