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Child Health & Safety News 6/25: 2YO Climbs Locked Pool Ladder

Last updated on July 15th, 2018 at 07:32 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: WHO says ‘gaming disorder’ is a mental health condition cnn.it/2JSj7b0

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 social media to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 25 events & stories.

Crusader for health of Flint kids keeps up fight to heal lead-poisoned city on.freep.com/2KesuSy 2018-6-24
More than 30 children become sick at Cloverleaf 4H summer camp in Lake Placid, FL – none were serious and cause is still unknown. bit.ly/2ltwIuZ 2018-6-24
15 Summer Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable} bit.ly/2KdLvEC 2018-6-24
Massachusetts Department of Education, USDA Partner in Local Summer Food Service Program bit.ly/2yw0N6x This summer, they will collaborate with UMass Dining’s BabyBerk food truck to serve healthy meals to children and teens at no charge. 2018-6-24
What Causes Iron Deficiency in Your Child – and How to Spot It cle.clinic/2M9YFDa 2018-6-23

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Top Headline of the Week
If you think you’ve child-proofed your swimming pool, you need to watch this.
Video shows 2 year old child climbing locked ladder leading to pool bit.ly/2lolA2v

Teenager’s lack of sleep proven to visibly impact their health bit.ly/2toz8hT 2018-6-23
54,000 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs recalled for child safety seat installation problems bit.ly/2loDrGc 2018-6-22
Four-legged friend named Huggie helps young patients cope at UC Davis Cancer Center bit.ly/2M9xI2B 2018-6-22
A Day in the Life of an Anxious Stepmother bit.ly/2lhQ7yH 2018-6-22
Tomorrow morning, AMC Has a Sensory Friendly Screening of Incredibles 2 bit.ly/2JJeXpU

2018-6-22
These photos of the McAllen, TX detention center for unaccompanied immigrant children were an attempt to quiet criticism. They’re doing the opposite bit.ly/2tcGh5F 2018-6-21
10 Healthy Snacks You Can Teach Your Preschooler to Make bit.ly/2K0CzlP 2018-6-21
AAP agrees with ending the forced separation of children and parents at the U.S. southern border, but detention facilities are an environment AAP has said is no place for a child. http://ow.ly/GHZS30kAVVF 2018-6-21
How have UK Hospitals changed for pediatric patients over the past 70 years? A retrospective… bbc.in/2tgSZ3x 2018-6-21
Bad Eating Habits Can Be Broken Thurs Time Capsule 06/10 bit.ly/2JvmS5X 2018-6-21

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News #2 Headline of the Week
UChicago launches test-optional admissions process with expanded financial aid and scholarships. bit.ly/2yo0hHl The new undergraduate initiative is designed to increase accessibility for first-generation, low-income students

New app helps parents with tracking child development bit.ly/2M3CEG8 2018-6-20
8 Sensory-Friendly Indoor Games and Activities u.org/2I2OuxY 2018-6-20
The UN is calling for an end to the cruel policy of separating migrant children from their parents & jailing families for crossing the border. The following link is to a petition demanding the administration stop this practice bit.ly/2lhPkOl 2018-6-20
How Can I Avoid Food Poisoning During Pregnancy? bit.ly/2JY87Jf 2018-6-20
#teenstoo experience sexual harassment bit.ly/2tmc8js 2018-6-19
8 Magical Words Your Children Need to Hear bit.ly/2JMhOhQ guide to helping parents write encouraging letters to their children 2018-6-19
This oral hygiene program helps kids undergoing chemotherapy avoid serious infections. bit.ly/2LYM3ii 2018-6-18
Compare the Signs: How to Tell a Tantrum From a Meltdown u.org/2t4iHYO 2018-6-18
Personal WaterCraft & Kids: How to Make Them Fun AND Safe! bit.ly/2MuDn49 2018-6-18

June 26, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness | Leave a Comment

Child Health & Safety News 6/18: First Child Seat with Airbags

Last updated on July 15th, 2018 at 07:35 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: “What to do if your child’s nude selfie goes viral” bit.ly/2sYtrHm

How to talk to your child about thunderstorm anxiety bit.ly/2lfLKV6 2018-6-17
Before pre-k: Earliest months shape children’s lives bit.ly/2teXY3T 2018-6-17
The Dangers Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off n.pr/2ld6o80 2018-6-17
Safety in Seconds: 30 second water safety video with reminders to help parents keep kids safe around pools bit.ly/2JXwu9K 2018-6-17
Kids can suffer permanent damage from border separations – trauma can damage both the brain and the body doctors say nbcnews.to/2lapETQ 2018-6-17
High school students are having less sex and they’re also less likely to take drugs since they’re spending more time on their cell phones….unfortunately, they’re also more likely to have felt bullied and suicidal bit.ly/2le1S9k 2018-6-16

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
First child car seat with airbags launched in UAE bit.ly/2MenTBj
The airbags reduce the forces on a child’s neck up to 55% compared to a standard forward facing child car seat

Effective Treatment of Pediatric Eating Disorders bit.ly/2t02EuY 2018-6-16
Mom Calls Out United Airlines For Putting Baby In Danger by Requiring FAA Approved Car Seat to Be Secured Forward Facing bit.ly/2t3qoOT 2018-6-16
9 Ways Social Media Has Affected the Way We Parent bit.ly/2tacQ3l 2018-6-15
AAP a leading voice against separating children, parents at border bit.ly/2l7xxt4 Over 2 weeks 658 children were separated from their parents at the border, according to recent data from the US Customs & Border Protection 2018-6-15
The Plague Just Showed Up in Idaho for the First Time in 25 Years—Should You Be Worried? bit.ly/2MpNIOO 2018-6-15
9 Ways to Help Your Children Cope with Painful Emotions bit.ly/2sKKTQg 2018-6-15
Is Your Tween (Illegally) on Facebook? Thurs Time Capsule 06/11 bit.ly/2xXzaCX 2018-6-14
How to keep your child safe in the summer heat bit.ly/2JMBLRt 2018-6-14
How to Teach Kids How to Solve Their Own Problems bit.ly/2t4wEVL 2018-6-13
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – The Kid I See Is Not Me At All – Body Dysmorphic Disorder bit.ly/2y2dlSK 2018-6-13
Here’s What Happens When You Combine a Day Care and a Nursing Home bit.ly/2Lz5BJR 2018-6-11
Closing of oil and coal power plants linked to sizable drop in preterm births among women living nearby bit.ly/2Mf244C Women living within 3 miles showed the biggest drop after a closure 2018-6-11
Do I Want My Dog to be Protective of My Child? bit.ly/2JhKDyo 2018-6-11

June 19, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness | Leave a Comment

Child Health & Safety News 6/11: # Suicidal Kids Hospitalized Double

Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:09 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: A record number of children died of flu this season. This is the highest number in a flu season excluding pandemic years. Approx 80% had not received a flu vaccination this season nbcnews.to/2sHWijY

Why Grandmothers May Hold The Key To Human Evolution https://n.pr/2y2U97u
Want Your Child To Eat (Almost) Everything? There Is A Way n.pr/2LACLc0 2018-6-10
Instead of Freaking Out When Daycare Raises Tuition Follow These Tips bit.ly/2sIHFwE 2018-6-10
Firefighters install child safety equipment in family homes bit.ly/2xXgTpc 2018-6-09
“One out of two of America’s children will have a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder – things like addictions, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, etc. by age 18,” bit.ly/2sVcNIq 2018-6-09

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
A recent study on mental health by Greg Plemmons, M.D. at VUMC children, found that the number of school-age children and adolescents hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts has more than doubled since 2008. http://bit.ly/2MaIJla

When Jordan found out she had scoliosis, it was the scariest day of her life. Learn how she turned it all around and learned to love what made her unique: http://ms.spr.ly/6011rNTX3 2018-6-08
The Father’s experience in the NICU | bit.ly/2M9th8X 2018-6-08
Outdoor Fun for Allergic Kids? Absolutely! Just Be Prepared bit.ly/2Hq1o8E 2018-6-08
Tomorrow morning, SOLO: A Star Wars Story is #SensoryFriendlyat AMC bit.ly/2Jyjsml 2018-6-08
The Sleep Fairy and 4 Other Tricks to Help Your Kid Sleep cle.clinic/2M6wPc1 – Great advice from the Cleveland Clinic 2018-6-07
Special Siblings: How a Child Sees Special Needs – Thurs Time Capsule 05/11 bit.ly/2sAOWOO 2018-6-07
What Budget Cuts Mean for Third Graders in a Rural U.S, School nyti.ms/2M1sV3U 2018-6-06
How To Manage Atopic Eczema – An Itchy, Scaly Children’s Rash bit.ly/2M3ZNsH 2018-6-06
Artist Reimagines Disney Princesses As Career Women And It’s Everything bit.ly/2LjMT96 2018-6-05
Summer puts special emphasis on water safety with kids bit.ly/2stLGFa 2018-6-04
How to Teach Your Kids Empathy-Building Skills bit.ly/2J3ubWx 2018-6-04
Video on child hunger shows kids reacting to the fact that 1 in 5 children in the U.S. is hungry – terrific to see them offer their ideas on solutions bit.ly/2JbbAaX 2018-6-04

June 12, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness | Leave a Comment

Child Health & Safety News 6/4: New Marshmallow Test New Result

Last updated on June 11th, 2018 at 11:59 am

In this week’s Child Safety News: A Quarter Of Kids Regret Live Videos They Post On Apps: Here’s How Parents Can Help bit.ly/2ksi2eT

The Positive Role of Heroes in Children’s Lives ow.ly/Y19n30jPiD3 2018-6-03
If you’re not ready to delete Facebook, here are 13 simple things you and your kids can do on your social accounts, phones, and devices to keep data safe. comsen.se/2sDqV93 2018-6-03
A physician lurked on Facebook mom groups. Here’s what she found. bit.ly/2stEEAh 2018-6-03
Grand Challenges Canada will invest over 10 million Canadian dollar to test new ideas to address challenges in women’s and children’s health in developing countries bit.ly/2xBkNnz 2018-6-03
Teens, Social Media & Technology Report 2018 pewrsr.ch/2LM84Si YouTube, Instagram and Snapchat are the most popular online platforms among teens. Fully 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online ‘almost constantly’ 2018-6-03
Study: Parenting, child care services have most potential to help low-income families bit.ly/2J43ReJ 2018-6-02
Teenage depression: If a parent doesn’t get treatment for a child, is that abuse? bit.ly/2xEhlIQ 2018-6-02
Summer Gross Motor Planning – Printable Summer Activity Calendars | Pink Oatmeal bit.ly/2stxafP 2018-6-02
Health ‘time bomb’ of 22,000 UK children who are severely obese at 11 bit.ly/2sofvWO 2018-6-02
Music Therapy for Children – helps kids cope with their treatment by entertaining and distracting them bit.ly/2xmcegk 2018-6-01

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News TOP Headline of the Week
‘Marshmallow test’ may not pick out successful kids, after all bit.ly/2L4WtfN
replicating the test with new technology showed surprising results.

Safety expert warns about Mermaid Tail swim toy bit.ly/2xvjzdN…if they have one, only use it for photo ops, and make sure you’re in the water with them 2018-6-01
Is My Child the Right age for Social Media? bit.ly/2s0ecy0 2018-6-01
Nigeria: Vaccination Still Eludes 75% of Children – Report bit.ly/2ISynZa 2018-6-01
7 Steps to Getting Your Child to Stop Sleeping In Your Bed bit.ly/2IRf1Dt 2018-5-31
Ray Ray’s Story: A Call to Action for Parents and Caregivers – Thurs Time Capsule 10/11 –bit.ly/2srWLpl 2018-5-31
How Can I Find the Best Pediatric Surgeon for My Child? bit.ly/2IODxFw 2018-5-31
Enrich your grandbaby’s first year! Milestones you can share! bit.ly/2IPqJi8 2018-5-30
Telemedicine helps improve participation in clinical trials through the use of step-by-step video to achieve informed consent, telemedicine appts, online symptom diaries and e-fund transfers bit.ly/2skJuPw 2018-5-30
First Pediatric Liver Transplant Performed in Central Florida bit.ly/2kr5rbR Surgeons and support staff from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh traveled to Orlando to train the team and assist 2018-5-30

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News #2 Headline of the Week
What’s the Best Place in the World to Be a Kid? Not the U.S. – it ranks between Belarus & Russia – 36 out of 175 on the Save the Children report bit.ly/2kOt5PD

Study: Bath Oils for Childhood Eczema Provide No Medical Benefit bit.ly/2ISppuM 2018-5-30
The Surprising Benefit Of Moving And Grooving With Your Kid n.pr/2GTdtmG 2018-5-29
Canon USA helps launch child protection campaign bit.ly/2xgnBqe May 25th was National Missing Children’s Day 2018-5-29
How the #MeToo Movement Opens Conversations Between Parents and Kids bit.ly/2kwggt7 Instead of teaching “no means no”…teach “yes means yes”. Someone may not be able to say NO…Unless they can say YES you do NOT have consent 2018-5-29
Promoting Oral Health in Childhood: A Quality Improvement Project bit.ly/2s9iB1o 2018-5-28
Advice for Parents: Find Nap Mats Without Flame Retardant Chemicals bit.ly/2ILynKk What kind of impact would you think switching mats had? 2018-5-28
Would You Buy Your Special Needs Child a Dog Chew Toy? bit.ly/2xiK2uD 2018-5-28
Medical student seeks to ensure access to preferred contraceptive methods bit.ly/2GSja4a 2018-5-28

June 5, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness | Leave a Comment

Child Health & Safety News 5/28: Can You & Baby Safely Co-Sleep?

Last updated on June 6th, 2018 at 11:56 am

In this week’s Child Health News: What’s Going On In Your Child’s Brain When You Read Them A Story? The “Goldilocks effect” studied n.pr/2GULEKS

For a child to learn his feelings truly matter, adults in his life need to fully listen, respond and reflect in the moment. http://bit.ly/2b3Biy8 2018-5-27
Use Healthy Discipline so Children Can Feel Good About Themselves bit.ly/2GQHTGa 2018-5-27
Should You Give Your Kids Gummy Vitamins? bit.ly/2sbGfcZ 2018-5-27
For Troubled Kids, Some Schools Take Time Out For Group Therapy n.pr/2s4ldxQ 2018-5-26
Child campaigners to Zuckerberg: scrap Messenger Kids bit.ly/2GN7O1D 2018-5-26
Why Campus Shootings Are So Shocking: School Is the ‘Safest Place’ for a Child nyti.ms/2x6y4nQ 2018-5-26
Australian gymnasts and staff to be trained to identify child abuse bit.ly/2kmo3tN 2018-5-25
Closing coal and oil power plants leads to healthier babies, study suggests ind.pn/2s4dujh 2018-5-25
Advocating for Life Support Training of Children, Parents, Caregivers, School Personnel, and the Public bit.ly/2KRzKnt 2018-5-25

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News TOP Headline of the Week
Is Sleeping With Your Baby As Dangerous As Doctors Say? n.pr/2IPtHPo
…are there ways to make it less of a risk?

Tomorrow morning, Show Dogs is an AMC #SensoryFriendly Film bit.ly/2IzutAe 2018-5-25
Kids Who Care newsletter #9 – Radical Community and Radical Compassion getrevue.co/profile/pediat… 2018-5-25
Brazil’s austerity measures could increase avoidable child deaths | bit.ly/2IFkQDX 2018-5-24
Baby Health: Importance of Tummy Time bit.ly/2IExQdb 2018-5-24
May 25th is National Missing Children’s Day bit.ly/2GMRpKr 2018-5-24
5 Beach Safety Tips for Family Fun – Thurs Time Capsule 06/11- bit.ly/2km556w 2018-5-24
The Benefits of Summer Camp are Lost When Smartphones Intrude bit.ly/2IDleis 2018-5-23
Prenatal Testing: Do You Know the Benefits and Limits? by the Cleveland Clinic cle.clinic/2x5begu 2018-5-23

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News #2 Headline of the Week
SAT or ACT: How to Know Which Is Best for Your Special Needs Child u.org/2IXyGRt

Video: Breach Births – Choices for Moms to Be bit.ly/2s0YUc1 2018-5-23
Road traffic a global health crisis, killing 350,000 children a year bit.ly/2IZ6Lk8 2018-5-23
Additional Recommendations on Safe Sleep Environments for Infants bit.ly/2kgiBIS 2018-5-22
13 Reasons Why: What Parents Need to Know About This Netflix Series bit.ly/2rUrBHN 2018-5-22
New App Helping MO Firefighters Treat Children Introducing Handtevy bit.ly/2kfp6LG 2018-5-22
When Will My Kids See Their Grown-up Smile? bit.ly/2KEr2c2 2018-5-21
Tomorrow Night at AMC, Deadpool 2 is Sensory Friendly bit.ly/2kawbgC 2018-5-21
Ozone exposure at birth increases risk of asthma development bit.ly/2k9FmOk 2018-5-21

May 29, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness, donation footer | Leave a Comment

Child Health & Safety News 5/21: Third-Hand Smoke Risky For Kids

Last updated on June 6th, 2018 at 11:59 am

In this week’s Child Safety News: Dangerous social media challenges could leave behind lifelong injuries: Ice + Salt = burns bit.ly/2Gq5T2z

Hyper, cranky kids? These foods may help bit.ly/2wXV3BIUseful…and logic based 2018-5-20
Ethical Challenges Raised by OpenNotes for Pediatric and Adolescent Patients by the AAP bit.ly/2rZ7XKT 2018-5-19
How in-house child care helps retain employees dmreg.co/2GvSO8c 2018-5-18
Does Daycare Influence How a Child Performs in Grade School? bit.ly/2IuaGBZ 2018-5-18
Do Housing Assistance Programs Help Kids? It’s Complicated! bit.ly/2LalHKB 2018-5-18
California Lawmakers Move to Ensure Lead-Free Water in Child Care Centers, catching up with Oregon, Washington and 4 other states bit.ly/2IycAkY 2018-5-17

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
We’re expecting our first child. I’m concerned about ‘third-hand smoke’ from my mom bit.ly/2GAdV9o

Sunburns in Children: Focus on Prevention Thurs Time Capsule – 06/11 bit.ly/2KwVN2i 2018-5-17
Can I Get Pregnant Right After My Period? Teens Need to Know bit.ly/2IJH86H 2018-5-16
Safe and secure summer: What to know before your child goes to camp bit.ly/2Il9DZh 2018-5-16
How to Get Past Parenting Guilt When Your Child Has Learning and Attention Issues u.org/2oIz2OH 2018-5-15
15-minute break for physical activity can boost a child’s health bit.ly/2KU7CRc 2018-5-014
7 Ways for Dads to Strengthen Their Relationship With Daughters bit.ly/2IcgzaP 2018-5-14
What Are The Benefits Of A Well Child Exam? bit.ly/2wG2c9w 2018-5-14

May 22, 2018 | Filed Under Awareness | Leave a Comment

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