Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 11-11-2013 to 11-17-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:49 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 30 events & stories.
- Safety alert: Replace Axkid Kidzofix child car seat – November – 2013 – Which? News 2013-11-17
- Computer automation system improves autism screening rate http://t.co/qKTHGPBDZx 2013-11-17
- Pediatric research gets boost from new bills passed this week by U.S. Congress http://t.co/bYAcipyFFV 2013-11-17
- Car-seat safety tips you might have not thought about – http://t.co/yRqtslilIU 2013-11-17
- Resting pulse rates of UK children on the rise – risk for diabetes and heart disease later in life. http://t.co/RBuI5tQGuF 2013-11-17
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Children’s Drugs Warnings Have Helped Curb Misuse – http://t.co/Z8BSpcxMrK2013-11-12
- Now, smartphone app that lets parents monitor child’s health via ‘a sock’ http://t.co/KpquxJ3Zlu 2013-11-17
- Some candy is fine but a lot can make kids feel sick. Teach children the “why’s” behind eating healthy. http://t.co/is1VlJoQuR 2013-11-16
- Tips to keep your children safe from a hidden danger – coin lithium batteries http://t.co/aJ5mUDlLXf 2013-11-14
- Grandma’s Tips for Child Safety Revealed in New Book “Great Grandma’s Guidelines to Prevent Childhood Accidents” – http://t.co/H58BayMzPr 2013-11-14
- Could walking to school reduce childhood obesity? http://t.co/xAZJbZ2aiW 2013-11-14
- Interview with Author of Autism in the Family: Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D http://t.co/V52kR5UAlp 2013-11-14
- Crayons Down. Now Dig Into That Healthful Parfait. New Anti-Obesity Campaign for Young Kids. http://t.co/7ouQdG7znI 2013-11-14
- Long-Term Benefits of Music Lessons – http://t.co/ONKJ7Mh9d3 2013-11-14
- As Food Allergies in Kids Rises, So Does Safety Diligence – http://t.co/eb44LwNsDR 2013-11-13
- How to Keep Your Child Safe on the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad | Russ Warner http://t.co/bwUxlCaxTC 2013-11-13
- Kids’ dental coverage uncertain under ACA http://t.co/pnXPbei3EA 2013-11-13
- The Smart Mom’s Tips for Healthy, Quick Homemade Meals http://t.co/BBXdnBVoXI 2013-11-13
- Tips to help children cope with parent’s deployment http://t.co/FJnYFI3IxS 2013-11-12
PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:
Food Allergy Awareness Reaches President’s Desk http://t.co/YLpyzwUrgo2013-11-14
- Pediatric Dental Care an Obamacare Requirement – http://t.co/W2vYHzQNSI 2013-11-12
- Exercise during pregnancy may enhance newborn’s brain development – http://t.co/qWAckz5Rbn 2013-11-12
- Both parents and medical professionals need to know about keeping kids health data private. Here’s the scoop on HIPAA http://t.co/j7xZH5R8vY 2013-11-12
- Brainstem abnormalities found in ‘SIDS’ infants, in all kinds of sleep environments – http://t.co/HZmbHgFSF0 2013-11-12
- Teen Identity Theft: Parents and Advocates, You Matter http://t.co/DTrHnOmiaO 2013-11-11
- Rickets Making a Comeback in the UK (also higher in US) Doctors Say – http://t.co/yiUmN78mkg 2013-11-11
- IVF conception doesn’t raise children’s overall cancer risk, study shows http://t.co/LNmywjwYNq 2013-11-11
- What Happens When a Child With Autism Refuses Most Foods? http://t.co/ghHHIjl7aS 2013-11-11
- Living with Juvenile Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide by Kimberly Poston Miller http://t.co/ihvJNbjQ0p 2013-11-11
- Synagram – Your child is safe! – Testing Android Apps http://t.co/VciOzfKMXq 2013-11-11
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 11-04-2013 to 11-10-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:50 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 25 events & stories.
- Volvo Releases New Child Safety Manual – Available online and via dealers – http://t.co/jXsksIlaVs 2013-11-10
- New Safe, Effective and Child Friendly Lice Treatments for Head Lice Outbreaks -Digital Journal http://t.co/hSMbsplh6U 2013-11-10
- US Senate Passes School Bus Safety Resolution for Child Safety Network – The Sacramento Bee http://t.co/vhq6U09F5v 2013-11-10
- 5 Things Moms Should Know About Kids and Football Safety http://t.co/SIXWCQuDc5 2013-11-08
- Children Eat More After Sleeping Less – http://t.co/BIQFjk8HE2 2013-11-08
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Obesity tied to early puberty in girls – with risk for mental and physical health issues http://t.co/cgCgDmo8PO 2013-11-06
- If a Young Child Wanders, Technology Can Follow – http://t.co/pBvwmXzAeR 2013-11-08
- Debate: Should Kids Have Blogs? http://t.co/TBTivHtl0D Interesting post, worth reading. 2013-11-08
- Take safety steps in home before baby arrives… http://t.co/5aFjK05Hpb very useful tips for new parents 2013-11-08
- Nearly Two-Thirds Of Kids With Autism On Meds http://t.co/tBBZotUyC8 2013-11-08
- Combating Cruelty with Kindness | A Platform for Good http://t.co/YGea1gnNZK 2013-11-08
- Most booster seats do well in new safety rankings http://t.co/0hfY7yyga4 2013-11-07
- FDA Targets Trans Fat in Processed Foods http://t.co/x65P5jbnBr 2013-11-07
- Pediatricians prescribe “Vitamin N” http://t.co/Sfg8AauD4i 2013-11-07
- For babies’ development, go for activities, not gadgets http://t.co/aMSpaJq8Xf 2013-11-07
- Check out this great infographic: Administering Pediatric Safety for Childhood Emergencies http://t.co/vATBuSldBe 2013-11-07
PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:
8 Scary Social Networking Sites You Should Know http://t.co/NPdMYzvvTA 2013-11-05
- Thoughts on how to cultivate common ground with opposite-gender kids http://t.co/GyNFXKKeHC 2013-11-07
- Time to take down the Halloween decorations & hang the holiday lights. Here’s how to keep ur kids safe in the process http://t.co/COxYxESTi1 2013-11-06
- AT&T And Amber Alert GPS Keep Parents, Children Connected With Child Safety Device http://t.co/nc2FDIz9O6 2013-11-06
- Improve Outcomes For Children And Their Parents: Fund Family-Focused Mental Health Care http://t.co/s0rxYy8Qa9 2013-11-06
- Parents, Teens, and Technology: Bridging the Generation Gap http://t.co/u0YAPTddcv 2013-11-06
- Family Volley: Should Mothers and Daughters be BFF’s? – NO! http://t.co/ZcpHzp3LEL 2013-11-05
- 147,000 children across Pa. found to lack health insurance – http://t.co/9eOfKgOQAI 2013-11-05
- My Child Has A Fever. Should I Worry? http://t.co/VSvU4flS0a 2013-11-04
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 10-28-2013 to 11-03-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:51 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 25 events & stories.
- NY State closes health insurance gap for children with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders http://t.co/J5v7AFjkVA 2013-11-02
- Australia mulls baby seats for air travel http://t.co/l1fKKwZy77 2013-11-01
- Some 74,000 child tuberculosis deaths could be prevented each year through UN action plan http://t.co/v451aSSvRh 2013-11-01
- Family Volley: Talking to your children about Bullying using Netflix #StreamTeam http://t.co/QBJ3zks0Ef 2013-11-01
- Balance – A Critical Concept in Our Digital Age http://t.co/CGKEjbQ9B8 2013-11-01
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Pediatric Musculoskeletal MRSA Infections On The Rise http://t.co/a4vuGm7Rx8
very scary news!
- Administering Pediatric Safety for Childhood Emergencies (Infographic) http://t.co/flYbM1yvrY 2013-11-01
- You don’t need a costume to be a superhero | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/GDqcko8B71 2013-10-31
- Introducing Your Child to Yoga http://t.co/9h2AYv2tJq wonderful, healthy idea! 2013-10-31
- How to counter online bullies – http://t.co/5C80dYMh7d Great article! 2013-10-31
- Can the flu be deadly in otherwise healthy children? http://t.co/MaRFeR4Hz4 According to a recent study – yes! 2013-10-31
- Police issue Halloween safety tips http://t.co/xRiTG3EsWk common sense, but good reminders! 2013-10-31
- Supermagnets are continuing to cause an increase in pediatric ingestion-related injuries http://t.co/INjoCHDSKg 2013-10-31
- Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids http://t.co/XTtIGkRgRA 2013-10-31
- Tips For Creating A Safe Nursery : from Growing Your Baby http://t.co/Q1LAt1Y7Vo 2013-10-31
- Chief Medical Officer “ashamed” as rickets makes a comeback http://t.co/fyOZJZYorS 40% of English kids have Vitamin D deficiency 2013-10-30
- Sniffle-Fighting Snacks for You and Your Kids: http://t.co/O1IkNjsvhe 2013-10-30
- Halloween Costume Safety Tips http://t.co/QuQg0QaoeP 2013-10-29
- Read Every Day: A Healthy Prescription for Your Child http://t.co/PCuzwbKCOk 2013-10-29
- Study: “JOIN for ME” Program Effectively Treats Childhood Obesity http://t.co/z9y4rJgjai weight loss continuing 1 yr after program ended! 2013-10-29
- Most Parents Want to Email Doctors, But Many Expect the Service to Be Low Cost or Free http://t.co/bApdJwPXbN 2013-10-29
- British Columbia Children’s Hospital gets new heart transplant program http://t.co/xf5GBQeymT 2013-10-29
- Cultural norms & prejudice have kept many African-American children from swimming lessons – time to change that http://t.co/5OoVNGryN0 2013-10-29
- 7 Ways to Inspire Kids to Think About Their Online Rep http://t.co/DDzporZd2D 2013-10-29
- Fall and the Flu Vaccine: Believe. http://t.co/cjZQVY51gO TERRIFIC article by mdmommusings 2013-10-28
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 10-21-2013 to 10-27-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:52 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.
- Study Finds Parents Underestimate The Frequency of Cyber Bullying http://t.co/hAy3Z7ON7C 2013-10-27
- Submit – the YouTube Documentary – exposes the most epic struggle in the digital, Internet age: cyberbullying http://t.co/T5sb9U0knh 2013-10-26
- Dad Made An LED Light Halloween Costume For Toddler http://t.co/ueSD1MtLob …just posting some “light” Halloween fun 🙂 2013-10-25
- Book review: ‘The A to Z of Children’s Health’ http://t.co/QRtZdql40T 2013-10-25
- Creativity has some Amazing Benefits for Your Child’s Developing Mind: http://t.co/634booCDLW 2013-10-25
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Know the Risks for Children: Lead Poisoning Prevention Week http://t.co/a6zbhVMjYn
Get your home tested. Get your child tested. Get the facts!
- Parents: Are You Ready for Google Glass? – Good question… what do you think? http://t.co/p52KuFVRIT 2013-10-24
- Breast Milk Donated or Sold Online Is Often Tainted, Study Says – http://t.co/tnnlepZmZN http://t.co/I15zCdRZwd 2013-10-24
- Parents…do you know which foods boost your kids’ brain performance? Read this… http://t.co/FkxGidpcMt 2013-10-22
- Health advocates starting to win fight against teen pregnancy http://t.co/tnKAb962dg 2013-10-21
- Backpack safety: thousands of kids each year are treated for injuries related to heavy backpackshttp://ow.ly/q0i5Z 2013-10-21
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 10-14-2013 to 10-20-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:53 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.
- Talk therapy helps relieve stomach aches for some kids http://t.co/IueiSSZWCm 2013-10-20
- 12 ‘safe sleep’ tips for babies: SIDS Awareness Month http://t.co/zSFMARLgbz 2013-10-20
- Time for bed! Do regular bedtimes benefit your child? http://t.co/9Ali1TmyCp 2013-10-20
- Bullet Wounds Kill 8 Percent of U.S. Kids Treated at ERs http://t.co/OrR31rg75L Wow! 2013-10-20
- Promoting digital citizenship & preventing cyberbullying http://t.co/H8yu45pGdb GREAT overview of sites widely used by kids today 2013-10-19
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
On Wed the 16th, Facebook Made 2 Major Changes to Its Privacy Policy for Teens – Here are the details http://t.co/S0XpSx0Gtv
- On Wed the 16th, Facebook Made 2 Major Changes to Its Privacy Policy for Teens – Here are the details http://t.co/S0XpSx0Gtv 2013-10-19
- Parents underestimate prevalence of cyberbullying http://t.co/BzHebhKv1d 2013-10-19
- Charging girls for bullying classmate who killed herself called “uncharted territory” http://t.co/tx9Ooofsoc 2013-10-17
- Five Things All Teachers Should Tell Students About Socializing Online http://t.co/CudZYaTBcg 2013-10-17
- Learn how to protect your family this season from colds & other illnesses by taking the germ quiz: http://t.co/NmQK6MkSX1 2013-10-17
- The Tests That Babies Need – http://t.co/tnnlepZmZN http://t.co/x7CDexDxS6 2013-10-17
- Behavior charts can be a great way to motivate kids – Chuck E. Cheese has some terrific ones http://t.co/LLzTuQcpjJ 2013-10-15
- Rebecca Ann Sedwick suicide: 2 arrests made in death of bullied Florida girl http://t.co/2QLpOW5BsC 2013-10-15
- Are Anti-Bullying Programs Counterproductive? http://t.co/bZ17rxcUqc Interesting question – interesting article. thoughts?? 2013-10-15
- Group Presses for Safeguards on the Use of Schoolchildren’s Personal Data – asks for “education-only” use http://t.co/1YL3Ur8q3v 2013-10-15
- Tips to keep children fit, healthy from Children’s Healthcare of ATL http://t.co/j4ZJi28Zzo 2013-10-15
- Children of undocumented parents face an uncertain future – many go without health insurance because of fear http://t.co/kG8J6cbVJh 2013-10-15
- FBI Cracks Down on Child Trafficking in the U.S., Finds Shocking Results http://t.co/E7T49UkzCr 2013-10-15
- Digital Parenting: There is no delete key on the internet http://t.co/3fk8suyZna 2013-10-14
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 10-07-2013 to 10-13-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:55 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.
- Free Chart Helps Parents Monitor Child’s Growth And Spine Health During Spine Health Awareness Month http://t.co/JDRUvXzJoY 2013-10-13
- Halted Medicaid payments threaten D.C. children’s health http://t.co/AoeLsujq9u when kids can’t get vaccines or HIV meds, we have to know we’re in trouble! 2013-10-13
- If your child is anxious or has trouble releasing tension, consider trying Progressive Muscle Relaxation techniques http://t.co/ZwpzJar9j7 2013-10-13
- How Safe is Your Special Needs Child at School? http://t.co/Be6sTvPwmH 2013-10-13
- 21,000 Children in Shopping Cart Injuries a Year: Is Your Child Safe? http://t.co/yqr7qCacHJ 2013-10-12
PedSafe Top Headline of the Week:
Parents, beware of bullying on sites you’ve never seen – kids using apps like Ask.fm, Kik http://t.co/Cew8Qjcjn7
- Amber Teething Necklaces Pose Choking Hazard – http://t.co/msEhEROIjM 2013-10-12
- Car Seats Remain a Vexing Safety Issue – 3 out of 4 still installed incorrectly http://t.co/wgzg901Wqt 2013-10-12
- Mutated stem cells found as the trigger for pituitary tumours in children http://t.co/CUkA6xP4TP 2013-10-12
- *Nov 1st – New Zealand’s will require approved child restraints for children until their 7th bday http://t.co/JSG1rd74HJ 2013-10-12
- Skip Vaccines & Your Child, and Someone Else’s Could Get Whooping Cough http://t.co/HcDVE7ZrWC study links non-vacc kids to 2010 outbreak 2013-10-11
- Fighting Cyberbullies and Trolls: What’s in your arsenal? http://t.co/hx1gVNKic4 great article! 2013-10-10
- Health – key to classroom success: Obamacare begins to address the issue but more is needed http://t.co/bvhG8tgtTj interesting post… 2013-10-10
- HIV Vaccines Elicits Key Immune Response In Infants http://t.co/2UKxvia4mt Maybe one day we can eliminate pediatric HIV 🙂 2013-10-09
- 5 Ways Your Pet Could Make Your Family Sick – and how to prevent them http://t.co/WihV66pejm 2013-10-09
- Every Child Deserves a Safe Place to Walk (video) http://t.co/3a8CwCEwUI Today is Int’l Walk to School Day 2013-10-09
- Pediatric Atrial Fibrillation Poses Rare, Serious Risks and Recurrence Rates http://t.co/aeUZgTt6qS 2013-10-09
- Indy officer develops ‘body safety’ program to help parents shield children from pedophiles http://t.co/moiC1usOCL wonderful! 2013-10-09
- NY school bans balls at recess, cracks down on tag games over safety fears http://t.co/vfYR2Qn7hQ appropriate or too much? 2013-10-08
- How to talk to your children about school safety http://t.co/cOcfQbhwzT with many schools increasing security, it’s important to explain why 2013-10-08
- Financial planning for families of children with autism http://t.co/9FV94KWHNb 2013-10-08
- Kids Are Watching More Than Screens! Great post by Sue Scheff w/specifics about how our internet use affects our kids http://t.co/QiPKtu0JGo 2013-10-08
- New Test Spots Risk for PTSD in Injured Pre-schoolers http://t.co/fKiD7fjILt AMAZING! 2013-10-08
- Flu Hits Maryland: First Case Confirmed in Child – note: this is 2 weeks earlier than last year http://t.co/bwO655M4ji 2013-10-08
PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:
Home Alone After School: Is Your Child Ready? http://t.co/o2jGLv0zm1
A must read for parents of school age kids
- FYI** The little girl with severe brain injury after a storage trunk lid closed on her neck has died. Target has recalled 350k trunks http://t.co/MXcgtNm3bR 2013-10-08
- AAPD Encourages Parents And Caregivers To Enjoy A Healthy Halloween By Keeping Little Teeth Top Of Mind http://t.co/y9vyg79ywv 2013-10-08
- Teens, tweens & the rise of the online ‘sexy selfie’ (provocative self pics being shared online) http://t.co/gaMwMXv4pE 2013-10-07
- 20 Tips For Keeping Your Child With Special Needs Safe In Your Home http://t.co/vLrbYOaEMX GREAT post!! 2013-10-07
- How to Stay Safe at a Bus Stop http://t.co/wGTZj9Q4Zk 3 tips worth remembering 2013-10-07
- With kids back in school, parenting expert Dr Michele Borba gives us 7 Expert Tips to Boost Your Kids’ School Success http://t.co/BIzw6e33Yy 2013-10-07
- There are smarter ways teens should use social media, this 16-year-old expert says. Here’s how http://t.co/KX4muXi3xg 2013-10-07
- Youth Sports: The Ins and Outs of Injury Prevention http://t.co/gM4cSQQrvi 2013-10-07
- Are You Ready For Google Glass? 3 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe | Sue Scheff http://t.co/knzHnSlvvv 2013-10-07
- 7 healthy ways to feed your baby without breaking the bank http://t.co/mpf7s9DI35 2013-10-07
