Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-23-2013 to 09-29-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:57 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.

• Child safety experts advocate keeping very young children rear-facing in car seats http://t.co/A1y6n5kBaq 2013-09-29
• Children and Guns – The Hidden Toll – http://t.co/tnnlepZmZN http://t.co/vdVfQwHXRe a terrifying article – but one worth reading 2013-09-29
• New children’s epilepsy report recommends “epilepsy passport” to improve overall care for UK kids http://t.co/1n3N9hHWET 2013-09-29
• Introducing the “coughy cup” – kids “cough” into it and it captures & kills 99.9 vigrx pluss% germs & viruses http://t.co/LEwkRYKtDw 2013-09-29
• Safety tattoos, bands warn of kids’ deadly allergies http://t.co/tbvIObYVeC 2013-09-29

PedSafe Headline of the Week:

Community-acquired MRSA Cases Climb Among Kids http://t.co/p0tYSQat3x 

• Proton therapy is a cost-effective treatment for pediatric brain tumor patients http://t.co/1vMADWVIrd 2013-09-28
• Expenses substantial for caregivers of food allergic children http://t.co/x0a9LXVJ8B 2013-09-28
• NHTSA: More than 1/3 of kids killed in car crashes weren’t in car seats or wearing belts http://t.co/2glAOJmS6j 2013-09-28
• Naps May Aid Young Children’s Learning  http://t.co/uqy9tWR2Wn 2013-09-26
• After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach – http://t.co/tnnlepZmZN http://t.co/ywCoRII2hu 2013-09-25
• What children can teach us about death | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/U7iNzHyyUQ Beautifully written – must read! 2013-09-25
• Op-Ed: Losing Is Good for Your Child – The Concept of Everyone Winning Leads to Underachievement http://t.co/dz6qbJ0NKU  2013-09-25
• These 5 Spices Offer Surprising Benefits for Your Family’s Health http://t.co/BGwAmG0FSV 2013-09-25
• When Cyberbullying Turns Into Cyber-Mobbing: Death By Suicide | Another must read for parents
• Fall allergies are here: pediatrician Dr Joe tells you what you can expect http://t.co/jOA8HkECv2 2013-09-23

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-16-2013 to 09-22-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 02:58 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.

• U.S. Must Not Neglect Millions of Children Still Living in Poverty, Says American Academy of Pediatrics http://t.co/IAr4F39k0d 2013-09-22
• Study supports use of back braces to treat adolescent scoliosis http://t.co/DEURcaWmjV 2013-09-22
• A quarter of all UK children have tooth decay by age 5 | Sugary drinks and snacks were blamed http://t.co/Wz4AEPlYXQ 2013-09-22
• Kale chips? Spinach smoothies? Child chef makes healthy cooking fun http://t.co/6igeWYOD4A 2013-09-22
• Study finds children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome who are often believed to have autism may actually be misdiagnosed http://t.co/NIcWutMa3c 2013-09-21

PedSafe Headline of the Week:

How to Teach Your Children to Make Smart Online Choices – TERRIFIC article by YourSphere for Parents!!   http://t.co/9y3SeTySZw

• Amber Child Safety Launches Comprehensive Online Child Protection Solution: monitoring, controls & geolocating http://t.co/YerI9jLYhj 2013-09-21
• Digital Drama: Staying Safe While Being Social Online http://t.co/p5XkhmCDkd Microsoft is offering this as a free download. Tks @SueScheff 2013-09-21
• The First Step to Using Technology for Good | A Platform for Good http://t.co/9b4mDFpeFm Wonderful feel good article!! 2013-09-20
• Hooked On Cyber-Life: When Screen Time Replaces Family Time http://t.co/3VxRuve1Um 2013-09-20
• New Infection Prevention Guidelines for valium online Pediatric Residential Facilities http://t.co/fhqHpxjoC2 2013-09-20
• Study: energy drinks significantly increase anxiety, depression in young men http://t.co/9r9uWYJG0e hmmm… 2013-09-20
• Happiest Place on Earth pulls the magic carpet out from under special needs kids http://t.co/UgzzXZeiqt 2013-09-19
• Sept 15-21 is Child Pass Safety Week; Buckle Up: Every Ride, Every Time (Infographic): by Safe Kids WW http://t.co/Ewj99qu2AA 2013-09-19
• Being a Social Media Role Model and Mentor http://t.co/l7sUHJx4ww great guest post by @SueScheff 2013-09-19
• Keeping your child healthy when it’s Back-to-School time http://t.co/uznKyXX6VF 2013-09-19
• 5 ways to protect your child this flu season – http://t.co/s2ouqir6rc http://t.co/GzwRoybM1b 2013-09-19
• Sterilizing the classroom doesn’t help allergic children: interesting opinion from the mom of a food allergic kid http://t.co/PwZPPdQf7o 2013-09-19
• Social Media Monitoring in Schools | Sue Scheff Blog http://t.co/aIWjgH6cVk great post!!  2013-09-19
• A healthy home means healthy kids this winter – get your house ready http://t.co/uYZ2miosXS 2013-09-19
• STUDY FINDS 1 IN 4 PARENTS HAVE DRIVEN WITHOUT BUCKLING UP CHILDREN – Sept 15-21 is Nat’l Child Passenger Safety Week http://t.co/EYBn0O66tF 2013-09-18
• Smile, You Are On the World-Wide-Web http://t.co/mJKQPN2sI7 3 Great tips for parents 2013-09-18
• 10 Baby Safety Tips All New Parents Should Know About http://t.co/hqe1sGpf2O 2013-09-17
• Heart defects in children are treatable – interesting article http://t.co/nJHU9hhiCF 2013-09-16
• FYI** Possible mumps outbreak reported in NJ http://t.co/IXyIh3v9Gp 2013-09-16
• Fetal alcohol disorders common in adopted, foster kids http://t.co/oN68JOIzMm very sad 2013-09-16
• Baby’s Suffocation Risks During Sleep Too High to Ignore – 4 simple steps for safe sleep http://t.co/Zvt79hswR7 2013-09-16
• How to help your kids avoid the emotional consequences of dieting at a young age http://t.co/t1EK6bVVRp 2013-09-16
• **RECALL – Dorel Juvenile recalls 89,000 Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer child safety seats http://t.co/FYBOKFEyu0 2013-09-16
• Is Your State On Board with the New Epi Pen Laws? Why it Matters… http://t.co/wAU07NiiyA 2013-09-16

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-09-2013 to 09-15-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:44 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.

• Recalls recap: Dehumidifiers, child safety seats and children’s books http://t.co/adkE2OxAGH 2013-09-15
• 6 Child Safety Tips to Prevent Kidnapping – basic tips, but worth reading again! http://t.co/LnYtsWwAsl 2013-09-15
• 5 Percent of U.S. Children Now Classified as Severely Obese http://t.co/eghq9W88N1 2013-09-15
• Amber Jewel – a GPS enabled tracking device – Launches Indiegogo Project to Help End Child Abductions http://t.co/IuLZjHjIog 2013-09-15
• 3 Key Signs That Point to Gluten Sensitivity http://t.co/P0yXwwwRT6 2013-09-13

PedSafe Headline of the Week:

“A Fighter’s Lullaby”:  wonderful song created as a fundraiser to support CHERUBS research (children born with CDH)   http://t.co/1X9X01Bhe5

• American Heart Association statement spotlights severe pediatric obesity http://t.co/wuD7FNbucs 2013-09-12
• Governor Cuomo makes cribs available for safety http://t.co/i0mrQOSaJf Nice! 2013-09-12
• The Internet Isn’t All Bad: Teens Without it Seen as “Educationally Disadvantaged” http://t.co/mdPTzn4lZz thoughts?? 2013-09-12
• New research shows why “One Size Fits All” parenting is a myth – http://t.co/Ly1bwdfVoz http://t.co/ezQ169SH7l 2013-09-11
• How can I help my child lose weight in a healthy way? http://t.co/AYeG6CHfFo 2013-09-11
• Skipping meds linked to more hospital visits for kids and teens with asthma and type 1 diabetes http://t.co/Hz8sdcdUdp 2013-09-11
• Children Should be Vaccinated Against Influenza as Soon as Possible, Says American Academy of Pediatrics http://t.co/5QJN0IWuM5 2013-09-11
• Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite! Really!! http://t.co/6cXsEJB8wi 2013-09-11
• Question of the season: Is it a cold or allergies? | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/isF7mdEbR4 2013-09-11
• Sequenced at birth: what happens when parents know their child’s genes? http://t.co/GWJZRAWXSg article asks great Q’s 2013-09-10
• The Digital Lives of Teens: Turning “Do As I Say” into “Do As I Do” when it comes to guiding kids’ use of technology http://t.co/O1JiPGaAuc 2013-09-10
• How Teachers Can Help Create Cyber-Shields for Their Students | wonderful post by Sue Scheff http://t.co/p97KK1y4HT 2013-09-10
• Teaching Babies and Toddlers to Swim = Healthy Kids + Safe Kids, by child water safety expert Rebecca Wear Robinson http://t.co/1eyjZbed4V 2013-09-09

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 09-02-2013 to 09-08-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:51 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 20 events & stories.

• The # of middle and high school students who use e-cigarettes doubled in 2012 from the previous year http://t.co/IrXMvQMXhu 2013-09-08
• Protect Your Child Against Whooping Cough – documented cases are on the rise http://t.co/yIjRKhQe6t 2013-09-08
• After-school exercise program seeks to teach children healthy habits, enhance cognitive development http://t.co/ylQwXDLGNk 2013-09-08
• Is Facebook bad for your child’s health? Teens more likely to smoke and drink if they see pics of friends partying online http://t.co/ipEVncOcKn 2013-09-08
• One Step Ahead Celebrates Baby Safety Month With Top Safety Tips & Product Picks http://t.co/q2bTFBSzwW 2013-09-08

PedSafe Headline of the Week:

Healthy Kids: Recognizing mood disorders in children and adolescents  http://t.co/RzNC0PaHOl

• Backpack-related injuries send 5,000 kids to the ER each year – not good!! http://t.co/nhmp0T87HL 2013-09-07
• Back to School? Keep Kids’ Lunches Clean, Cooked and Cool | Food Safety News http://t.co/VG6HgcOECH 2013-09-07
• The Quantified Baby: Connected Onesies Keep Stats On Children’s Sleep http://t.co/v0YtrlF7nE 2013-09-07
• Health Q&A on pinworms | how does a child get an infection & what can a parent do to treat it? http://t.co/oSlCjFjEHV 2013-09-07
• Tooth Fairy takes a bite out of parents’ wallets http://t.co/PprvBK9ZWO …inflation is alive & well in tooth fairy land 😉 2013-09-07
• School bullying’s chilling new front http://t.co/dh5EnKIdNo 2013-09-07
• Paying Kids for Big Jobs: Building Self Esteem One Project at a Time http://t.co/DzB21RxURY 2013-09-04
• How Obamacare Affects Children: experts offer parents guidance on health insurance for kids http://t.co/980opx348t 2013-09-04
• 20% of UK children overweight by the time they start school http://t.co/SfpO9JDcgJ 2013-09-03
• Flying family dilemma: Should you lug the car seat or pay up at rental counter? http://t.co/tFhtPr05Uh 2013-09-03
• More Parents Report Healthy Tooth Brushing Habits After First Year of Ad Council Children’s Oral Health Campaign http://t.co/P9TrYxDCm9 2013-09-03
• Family Volley: Stressed Out Kids – How To Help Our Children Deal With Stress http://t.co/HoZlbunOn7 2013-09-03
• What Teens Are Doing Online | Very encouraging article http://t.co/hxAl09Zomx 2013-09-03
• Products That Help Special Needs Kids Handle Tech Items Safely – by Special Needs Parenting Expert Rosie Reeves  http://t.co/Fiqe38jtmE 2013-09-02

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-26-2013 to 09-01-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:52 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 20 events & stories.

• Will Your Kid’s Mental Health Treatment Be Covered? What you should know… http://t.co/40aE23DEf1 2013-09-01
• Fast-Food Ads Aimed at Kids Focused on Toys, Not Food http://t.co/nTi46tkKmX (this is a surprise??) 2013-09-01
• The latest buzz on a new tool for getting your child to sit still – Los Angeles Special Needs Kids Examiner http://t.co/Wp0gwGGlkl 2013-09-01
• How strict should a child’s healthy diet be? Things to consider when deciding that… http://t.co/iRvXO4pf10 2013-08-31
• New Report: Practical Solutions for Chronic Child Related Conditions Could Improve Health & Save approx. $41B over 10 yrs http://t.co/sN7Fj8OAIC 2013-08-31

PedSafe Headline of the Week:

How to deal with a child’s diabetes http://t.co/jLe9bgeoc0
Wonderful article outlining causes, symptoms & possible complications

• Even with pre-existing conditions, children can still get health coverage http://t.co/oL7VR0XxsP 2013-08-31
• Planes lands at a theater near you tomorrow at 10am for this month’s Sensory Friendly screening http://t.co/SWTji1YR5Z 2013-08-30
• Senseez Pillows – the vibrational pillow for children in need of sensory stimulation http://t.co/A7bi5uIDN0 2013-08-30
• Many medicines are safe during breastfeeding, pediatricians panel says http://t.co/ROsuja3KQG 2013-08-29
• Safety tattoos identify kids with severe food allergies – but does it set kids up for bullying? thoughts? http://t.co/TU8ia2Imuf 2013-08-28
• FirstBIKE is now in the US – its a training bike that develops a child’s balance, motor skills and self-confidence http://t.co/arW6ueC1Mm 2013-08-28
• Does Your Child Have a Sleep Disorder?http://t.co/PHboiOD5q5 2013-08-28
• Doctors’ Tips for Backpack Safety http://t.co/guKAX6YgTE 2013-08-27
• Liver cells successfully transplanted into a baby for the 1st time in Japan http://t.co/UjILOSLAvd 2013-08-27
• School Bus Safety from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital http://t.co/hNeo1QTxUM 2013-08-27
• Users of Spot Vision Screener Honor Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month with Back-to-School Screenings http://t.co/rcE6GPcyBN 2013-08-27
• ADHD, Interceptive Orthodontics and Children – great article by family dental expert Dr Bill Williams http://t.co/uIB2qJz6fS 2013-08-26
• Digital Citizenship Flashcards | A Platform for Good http://t.co/h1z51CpFm2 these flashcards are wonderful!  2013-08-26
• Antipsychotics tied to an increased risk of diabetes in kids and teenagers http://t.co/xnx7E41hBh 2013-08-26

Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 08-19-2013 to 08-25-2013

Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 03:57 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.

• Kids more concerned about online privacy than many adults think http://t.co/b6hWiiIZEG interesting article… 2013-08-25
• Doctors sound alarm on child fitness and health… <1/2 getting recommended 1 hour exercise per day http://t.co/3W5NW9gUmk 2013-08-24
• Bulletproof school supplies get low grades from safety experts http://t.co/4sxzXFEhKR do they really make a child safer?  2013-08-24
• Hospital circumcisions down 10% over three decades even though AAP says health benefits outweigh the risks http://t.co/qdLpCNSj7X 2013-08-24
• Klever Kids recalls Children’s Pajamas for failing to meet federal flammability standards http://t.co/DtR7HQdlFM 2013-08-23

PedSafe Top Headline of the Week:

The ABCs of birth marks – how to identify the small minority of marks that could cause problems over time   http://t.co/bxn3M4q20n 

• Does TV-Time Hurt Toddler’s Chance for Success? | study looks at how TV-time impacts kids entering kindergarten http://t.co/YN7GTSzVUd 2013-08-23
• Must-See Texting and Driving Video Tells Stories from the Heart: http://t.co/O52XR7HcGJ 2013-08-23
• Great Tips for Parents and Children on Healthy Ideas for School Lunches http://t.co/8MupKQ5E4X 2013-08-22
• ‘Fat Letters’ (parents being notified of their child’s weight issues by schools) Take the Stage in Childhood Obesity Debate http://t.co/4TvTsLQYxj 2013-08-22
• Protect Kids From Mercury Exposure – limit certain fish in their diet http://t.co/kC2rIbEX1I 2013-08-22
• UK Adopts New Rules For Child Safety Seats http://t.co/s2QXWSKyf2 new sizing standards, protection for side impact. Way to go!! 2013-08-22
• Tips for New Parents – Your Developing Baby http://t.co/NhhUKyt1uV 2013-08-21
• Tips on prepping kids for back-to-school sleep cycles http://t.co/pj25fNFnHX 2013-08-21
• Child care centers at gyms not always subject to health & safety regulations http://t.co/Qy2MjX073Q Be aware before you drop off your child 2013-08-21
• 5 Germ Hot Spots You Need to Clean for Family Health: http://t.co/fcGZbM2fmt 2013-08-21
• Why Energy Drinks Are Harming Children, Adolescents http://t.co/KgTMFk7UHk large doses of caffeine can cause seizures & other problems 2013-08-21
• Doctors Without Borders pullout of Somalia is a blow to children http://t.co/c3EVILdWSU limited options given attacks on personnel 2013-08-21
• Children Lost in War Zones and Disasters Find Their Families With an App http://t.co/tJVjAoWN2p technology that changes the world 🙂 2013-08-20

PedSafe Headline of the Week #2:

Parents Be Aware – Teens are anonymously posting cruel remarks about themselves on social media as a form of digital self-harming http://t.co/Acqd21PKz8 Very scary! 

• Creating a Cyber-Shield Through Parenting and Awareness | Sue Scheff http://t.co/fIvPCrIVJj Wonderful article – Pls Read! 2013-08-20
• Nutritious snacks keep kids healthy http://t.co/EfFvk01loM great examples of healthy snack options 2013-08-20
• 12 ways to help a child make the transition to kindergarten http://t.co/LJe9oszHXR great article! 2013-08-20
• Ambulance crew visits kids at care center http://t.co/JXbuCWpExj how great is this! 2013-08-20
• To Encourage Kids’ Health, Pediatricians Add Reading to Essential Check-Up List http://t.co/NUeHH7hPQu Nice! 2013-08-19
• Kids With Autism Outperformed Others on Math Test http://t.co/Cy55nJN5xH small study but still….interesting results 2013-08-19
• Healthy Kids: Reducing back-to-school anxiety http://t.co/laT3Xe8zHK 2013-08-19
• Preterm Babies – even if they are healthy – may be at Risk for Later Cognitive Difficulties http://t.co/UJ51Fz7sUk 2013-08-19
• Does Your Child’s Lunchbox Need a Healthy Makeover? – follow the 5 C’s http://t.co/nxi2f9Q3u1 2013-08-19
• Back-To-School Tips for Special Needs Kids and Caregivers: http://t.co/OLmGowyIAl 2013-08-19

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