Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-25-2013 to 03-03-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:30 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.
- NCMEC provides safety & prevention resources for parents focusing on abduction, sexual exploitation & internet safety http://t.co/SxfB9OnTYR 2013-03-03
- How to ensure children’s safety during special-occasion rides on fire apparatus http://t.co/2KociCcSDN thoughts?? 2013-03-02
- Helping Your Child Through Dental Fears http://t.co/7FrXRIxDcx 2013-03-01
- Maternal hypertension ‘has differing effects on child health’ http://t.co/rxozU69AGf interesting study 2013-02-28
- Health minister wants ban on smoking in cars to help protect UK children from second-hand smoke http://t.co/olHaFioNGh 2013-02-28
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Chuck E. Cheese adds Gluten-Free Menu Choices: Now kids on special diets can play too… http://t.co/6PB6VLWV32
- Keeping Our Kids Safe: Hidden Playground Dangers http://t.co/QAKJawhtLn helpful in pointing out specific hazards parents can look out for 2013-02-28
- How to Keep Your Child Safe from Predators on the School Bus http://t.co/4RKQ9o39Jc sad that it’s come to this, but forewarned… 2013-02-28
- Kids and Cars Safety Recommendations – great tips from the Sta Barbara Fire Dept http://t.co/Vp3vnQ5yKC 2013-02-28
- Best of Asperkids Toy and Game Collection from ThinkFun – Los Angeles Special Needs Kids | http://t.co/h5KMAhLzlE http://t.co/GxnkroT32i 2013-02-28
- What Foods Will Keep Your Family Healthy All Winter?? http://t.co/a3xWo0ECkW 2013-02-27
- On 2/28/13 mfrs and importers of infant & toddler play yards are required to test to new fed safety stds http://t.co/wyWs4VTBb8 2013-02-26
- Ending preventable child deaths makes the State of the Union | Child Health Now http://t.co/EZ1mK3WyaW 2013-02-25
- Giving Empathy Lessons: Video Tips from a Japanese Classroom | http://t.co/aUqW752Ufx http://t.co/3RH50ww2DQ Wow!! 2013-02-25
- The Magic of Bathing …a safe, comforting way to introduce your baby to water http://t.co/mupwFE9euW 2013-02-25
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-18-2013 to 02-24-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:32 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 Recycling Therapist: Hundreds of Simple Therapy Materials You Can Make http://t.co/yDMJiuT14Y 2013-02-24
- Lawmaker wants child safety alarms installed in daycare vehicles http://t.co/Ey9hB8Q4y0 thoughts?? 2013-02-24
- Reminder – February is Children’s Dental Health Month http://t.co/mQsWv4fVPh 2013-02-23
- Easy To Install Car Seat LATCH Systems Could Kill Your Child http://t.co/CVlcL1MHdZ dramatic headline perhaps, but still an important issue 2013-02-23
- School choice and kids’ safety: Preventing bullying http://t.co/5IMybsi48b interesting post – worth a look 2013-02-22
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Wireless Amber Alert leads to safe return of child http://t.co/NXWe66pIh2
…what happens when we work together to save kids’ lives
- Child safety packs help protect vulnerable UK children in social housing http://t.co/jo1WYNGJuq nice! 2013-02-22
- How to Talk to Your Kids About…Sex http://t.co/WbrWyQp3n5 2013-02-22
- Safety Tech Now Offering Child Guard Wireless Child Monitor http://t.co/Xq9z4FmdHZ alerts when child goes out of range… 2013-02-22
- Child safety: What some grandparents don’t know http://t.co/rrO6IlLHve 2013-02-22
- Talking to Your Child About Sex & the Internet: Must read by @marykayhoal on Yoursphere for Parents http://t.co/GpdD4TUkMZ 2013-02-21
- Hey Fragrance Manufacturers, Please Disclose Your Ingredients! | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/JZZ39p7wG2 2013-02-21
- Have Your Kids Had An Issue With Their Medicine? Report any probs to the FDA! http://t.co/4QA4noX41Y 2013-02-20
- New Studies Point the Way to Children Breathing Easier With Asthma | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/5VAsYxme 2013-02-20
- Child’s death after dresser tip-over prompts safety recall of dressers http://t.co/FQG1Itr0 2013-02-20
- Gun violence is a pediatric public health crisis http://t.co/sDNaWunA wonderfully written post by pediatrics emergency/trauma doctors 2013-02-20
- Family Fitness: Stretches Everyone Will Love http://t.co/NRnBpAJg 2013-02-20
- Winter sledding: Child safety in the snow http://t.co/PFZROwhh 2013-02-19
- Burn prevention: Child safety begins at home http://t.co/qHlR5uYz terrific tips from Riley Children’s Hospital & Safe Kids 2013-02-19
- Pure Fun trampoline is well-named and therapeutic – Los Angeles Special Needs Kids | http://t.co/Lqyfjr9M http://t.co/KZ6Cyh4i 2013-02-19
- Computer Vision Syndrome: Is Your Technology Harming Your Vision? http://t.co/JwuiS28x 2013-02-18
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-11-2013 to 02-17-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:32 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.
- When your child gets hurt, how would you know if they need to be evaluated for a broken bone? Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/dpc5Szu6 2013-02-16
- Sippy cups and their impact on your child’s health http://t.co/DxbzPulh 2013-02-16
- On Feb 23rd: AMC’s Sensory Friendly Film is “Escape from Planet Earth” http://t.co/85CTG4fQ 2013-02-15
- Top 5 Tips for a Healthy and Safe Nursery | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/VaBfZVNM 2013-02-15
- Parenting Special Needs magazine’s Jan/Feb 2013 issue is online & it’s free! LA Special Needs Kids Examiner http://t.co/CU92s0Ni 2013-02-14
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Kik – What It Is and What Parents Need to Know: http://t.co/j3l7jmrK
- Establish safety rules for your child when they’re home alone http://t.co/CtmWJupC 2013-02-14
- Privacy Protection: Child Video Game Online Safety http://t.co/0hle5QGq 2013-02-14
- 9 Steps to Planning a Healthy Spring Break for You & Your Kids! | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/2AUrFlgN 2013-02-13
- Getting Braces: How to Find an Orthodontist You Can Trust: http://t.co/I70xX1U4 2013-02-13
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 02-04-2013 to 02-10-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:33 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 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.
- A pilot program in Indy to provide mental health services to prevent kids from entering the court system has been successful and is now expanding http://t.co/xxZ92TRM 2013-02-10
- New Children’s Electronic Health Record Format Announced http://t.co/xwDBKd7C before, most EHR’s couldn’t capture child-specific data 2013-02-09
- Consumer Affairs overview of “cool gadgets to keep your kids safe” http://t.co/2Z8P8RFk 2013-02-09
- How to Find Age-Appropriate Apps for Your Kids: Yoursphere for Parents- Helping Families Live Healthy Digital Lives http://t.co/USTcNpMv 2013-02-08
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
YouTube Isn’t As Safe For Children As Parents Think, Study Finds http://t.co/MTVHlv8a
- Is This The Flu I’ve Been Hearing About Or Something Different? RSV Season In Texas by TX Child’s Hosp http://t.co/PHbtpXve 2013-02-07
- Protecting kids at home, with friends is balancing act http://t.co/SFl1nCAg ** at the bottom is a list of Q’s to ask before a new playdate 2013-02-07
- School Bus Safety Company Adds to Curriculum with Training on Child Safety Around School Buses http://t.co/en6Gp7Ox 2013-02-07
- Quick Fixes For Kids’ Winter Skin Woes: Humidify Safely! | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/x3vE75Cp 2013-02-07
- A Key Tool in Flu Prevention: Your Child’s Elbow: http://t.co/1cb4StS6 2013-02-06
- The Fluoride Conundrum: Is Fluoride Safe For Kids? | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/Mak3L2UM 2013-02-06
- House Overwhelmingly Approves Legislation to Support Pediatric Health Care http://t.co/OQ6wABai Nice! 2013-02-05
- New approaches to combating the high levels of rheumatic fever in NZ and Australian children http://t.co/BnwW7P2a 2013-02-05
- Children are as ‘upset’ by online violence and animal cruelty as they are by porn & bullying, study finds http://t.co/rY5PpjyB 2013-02-05
- Summer Camps are “Serious Fun” for Special Needs Kids: http://t.co/xXxCVnJk 2013-02-04
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 01-28-2013 to 02-03-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:35 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 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.
- EPA Report on Children’s Health and the US Environment shows trends for contaminants in air, water, food, & soil http://t.co/G6DQaG0i 2013-02-03
- Make football safe for our kids – http://t.co/zL396I9b http://t.co/rg72U0C2 great article, worth reading 2013-02-03
- Baby Safety Month: Mommy Has The Baby Blues – talking about post-partum depression http://t.co/58FeDLsr 2013-02-03
- Audience Response Technology Helps Firefighters Improve Child Safety http://t.co/xpAd3le6 – very innovative program! 2013-02-02
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Skout, the Social Network that Focuses on Sex, Hooking up and Flirting. What Parents Need to Know http://t.co/2v1kudhq
- Achoo! Tips for keeping your child healthy during this year’s cold and flu season http://t.co/OIa8KYYw 2013-01-31
- Tax sugary drinks to boost UK children’s health, says new report http://t.co/eATHEmAQ 2013-01-31
- How To Find The Best Dentist For Your Special Needs Child: http://t.co/ddPyrZzh 2013-01-30
- Keeping baby safe is an art – play tips, sleep tips, home prep tips, etc. from Safe Kids USA http://t.co/oDC2tbNn 2013-01-28
- 4 Thumb-sucking Remedies That Work: what’s sweet for toddlers can wreak havoc as kids grow http://t.co/iBXqWW2T 2013-01-28
Child Health & Safety News Roundup: 01-21-2013 to 01-27-2013
Last updated on March 2nd, 2018 at 04:35 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 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.
- U.S. mental health system gaps prevent many kids with psychological problems from receiving treatment – experts urge screening http://t.co/QigvtdBq 2013-01-27
- Tide Agrees to Remove Cancer-Causing Chemicals | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/8Cgzaf2q 2013-01-26
- NYPD Crime Prevention Tips: Keeping Kids Safe While Home Alone http://t.co/S267ZNp2 2013-01-26
- 6 ways to moderate screen time in your home | Confessions of a Dr. Mom http://t.co/7kkOmCRw 2013-01-26
- How to Talk to Your Kids About…Using Bad Language: http://t.co/B5Az2fax 2013-01-25
PedSafe Headline of the Week:
Apps and Other Digital Tools Lend a Hand to New Mothers – A New Mom MUST read!! http://t.co/9ZVI4cmW
- BPA Replacements: Not As Safe As You Think http://t.co/bCIyQ1jC 2013-01-25
- Must Have Family Resolution #1 – Family Dinners http://t.co/MOvUAC12 2013-01-24
- How to make an iPod Touch safe for kids at Cool Mom Tech http://t.co/4TjOb8hk 2013-01-24
- 10 Cold & Flu Kid-soothing Secrets: the average kid suffers through 8 colds a year… http://t.co/AayMEGh8 2013-01-23
- Baby Safety Month: Keeping Your Grandchild Safe in Your Home http://t.co/jUdbKsnb 2013-01-23
- Online Safety: Kids and ‘catfishing’ – if you don’t know what that term means, you probably should find out http://t.co/ycDluA8D 2013-01-23
- Paranoia About Child Safety is ‘Insane’ and Stunting Children’s Development Says Expert Child Psychologist http://t.co/fbsR1gPV 2013-01-21
- Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children – Part I: Diagnosis by PedSafe pediatrician Dr Joe: http://t.co/20PARaPU 2013-01-21
- Keeping baby safe – helpful reminders for new parents from the CDC http://t.co/n4UEMmAk 2013-01-21
