Child Health & Safety News 2/19: 80% of Kids in Russia Beat Cancer

Last updated on March 4th, 2018 at 02:22 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: Warren Buffett’s sister donates $105.8 million for behavioral health center for children http://bit.ly/2CcZe9Y

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 20 events & stories.

• Arizona lawmakers oppose gun-safety rules for foster homes http://bit.ly/2o9PyIn 2018-02-18
• One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings http://bit.ly/2EQIOto  2018-02-18
• Brainstorm Health: Child Gun Deaths, Concussion Blood Test, Teva and Warren Buffett http://for.tn/2GkLFaY 2018-02-18
• Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting http://bit.ly/Zrxusc 2018-02-17
• This School Focuses On Teaching Students Happiness, Not Math http://bit.ly/2ocDg25 2018-02-17

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Russian child cancer survival rates higher than 80%, Health Ministry reveals  http://bit.ly/2o9TMzC  

• Did Flint’s Water Crisis Damage Kids’ Brains? http://bit.ly/2EsC8C7 2018-02-17
• Pediatric MRSA faces antibiotic resistance http://bit.ly/2CmY7ES 2018-02-16 
• Black infants in N.J. are dying at an alarming rate. Leaders say it can be prevented. http://bit.ly/2EA9LkS 2018-02-16
• Connecting Kids to the World, One Class at a Time: Meet Empatico http://zpr.io/nNmNC 2018-02-16
• UK Parents told to take sick children to the pharmacy first for minor illnesses instead of visiting their GP or A&E http://bit.ly/2Emdl2S   2018-02-15
• Should You ‘Friend’ Your Teens Online? – Thurs Time Capsule 02/11 http://bit.ly/2EEMDSh 2018-02-15
• Specialists push better access to child health care for all Australian kids http://bit.ly/2EqGA4g  2018-02-15
• She is not a princess anymore – My transgender grandchild http://bit.ly/2EzGcQu  2018-02-14
• Beyond Flu What Illness Should You Watch Your Child For http://zpr.io/nNRdG 2018-02-14
• Preventing and caring for your child’s hand injuries http://bit.ly/2CcHxqX  2018-02-13
• Health Matters: The Effects of Childhood Obesity http://bit.ly/2nRkygN  2018-02-13
• Gerber Baby For 2018 Is First With Down Syndrome http://bit.ly/2slUPC5  2018-02-12
• The rise of ‘haircut shaming’ and why the punishment doesn’t work https://yhoo.it/2Evt9PQ  2018-02-12
• How to Tell if Your Child Has a Concussion http://zpr.io/naigT 2018-02-12
• Maze Runner: The Death Cure is Sensory Friendly Tuesday at AMC http://zpr.io/na5Vm 2018-02-12

Child Health & Safety News 2/12: Senate Funds Health Programs

Last updated on March 4th, 2018 at 02:17 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: States need U.S. help to protect drug-affected infants http://reut.rs/2EvvQ44

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 20 events & stories.

• Coping with kids’ nightmares http://bit.ly/2EfaoNd 2018-02-11
• Child Development Experts Discover Potential Upside to Prenatal Stress http://bit.ly/2EpTTkX 2018-02-10
• Child abuse is not inevitable, but preventable — local policy changes prove that http://bit.ly/2EcP7DO  2018-02-10
• Safer Internet Day 2018 – Better internet starts with empowerment http://bit.ly/2BgyXe6 2018-02-09
• Could Your Child Have Scoliosis? 2 Signs to Watch For http://cle.clinic/2FVjkb9  2018-02-09 

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Senate Budget Deal Would Give A Boost To Health Programs http://n.pr/2nNd9iP 

• How Yoga Can Improve Your Child’s Life http://zpr.io/naM6n 2018-02-09
• Peter Rabbit is Sensory Friendly at AMC: Feb 10th & 24th http://zpr.io/naEWP 2018-02-09
• Letter to the editor: Parents, too, would appreciate sensitivity from ER doctors treating child http://bit.ly/2BXE3II  2018-02-08
• Return to old habits as babies encouraged to sleep outside in fresh air (as long as they are well wrapped and not cold and it is not raining and the area is secured from any dangers) http://bit.ly/2BWlm8p  2018-02-08
• An Automated External Defibrillator Can Save a Child’s Life – Thurs Time Capsule: 12/11 http://bit.ly/2DRmD6C 2018-02-08
• 8 things I want my kids to know about mental health http://bit.ly/2BUBlDY 2018-02-07
• What Are the Risks and Benefits of Treating Pediatric Seizures With Cannabinoid Medicine? http://bit.ly/2s43GrH  2018-02-07
• Pneumococcal Infections: What You Need to Know http://zpr.io/natBx 2018-02-07
• Children are the ‘hidden mourners’ in our society, says child health expert because little attention is paid to dealing with their grief when they lose someone http://bit.ly/2DYtA1O  2018-02-06
• Kid who played tiny Darth Vader in Super Bowl ad faces 13th heart surgery http://on.today.com/2ECjVyN  2018-02-06
• Flu remains a threat with pediatric cases a key concern, CDC says. 53 child deaths attributed to flu this season https://nwsdy.li/2DX2Q1r 2018-02-05
• A #metoo moment with a pediatrician https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2018/01/metoo-moment-pediatrician.html … 2018-02-05
• More Arizona employees can bring newborn babies to work under pilot program http://bit.ly/2nHdHFR   2018-02-05
• News On Dog Attacks Is Scary – Is Your Dog “Child Friendly”? http://zpr.io/nTid8 2018-02-05

Child Health & Safety News: 2/05: Chip Funding Extended

Last updated on March 4th, 2018 at 02:20 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: USA Gymnastics Chose Medals Over Child Safety http://bit.ly/2BSax7v 

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 15 events & stories.

• Research-Backed Examples of Baby Books that Boost Brain Development – brilliant article by the Thoughtful Parent – must read if you have little ones! http://bit.ly/2s9pges 2018-02-04
• ‘My Baby Almost Died’: Formula Scandal Sends Shudders Through France http://nyti.ms/2s43SHr  2018-02-04
• 11 Kid-Friendly YouTube Channels Even Parents Will Enjoy: YouTubers for Kids http://bit.ly/2nzfrRr  2018-02-03
• Your questions about rabies: answered http://bit.ly/2BNdO7U  2018-02-03
• Free Family Safety Webinar: Teen apps your students should avoid http://bit.ly/2nsVMn0 2018-02-02

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
CHIP Funding Has Been Extended, What’s Next For Children’s Health Coverage?  http://bit.ly/2GBzibm

• Can Crowdsourcing and Collaboration Improve the Future of Human Health? Can it improve the 80 year old Finnish “Baby Box”? http://bit.ly/2rZ5x0S 2018-02-02
• How to Improve Children’s Math Skills With Play http://zpr.io/nTXuj 2018-02-02
• For children with respiratory infections, antibiotics with narrower targets are better since this helps avoid antibiotic resistance and adverse side effects http://bit.ly/2nvT0Ni 2018-02-01
• 8 Ways to Help a Shy Child – Thurs Time Capsule:12/11 http://bit.ly/2DSIhrd  2018-02-01
• Dispatcher helps mom who called 911 about hungry kids http://bit.ly/2EphSyf  2018-01-31
• Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook http://nyti.ms/2GwQOhh  2018-01-31
• Teaching Your Specials Needs Child How to Eat on Their Own http://zpr.io/nTnAi 2018-01-31
• 7 Ways to Teach Kids Kindness That Will Reduce Bullying http://bit.ly/2EjHV9Y 2018-01-30
• Hasbro is proud to match up to $100,000 in donations to the KidsforPeace Kind Coins program to help fund new playgrounds in areas affected by the recent hurricanes 2018-01-29
• 5-Year-Olds Work Farm Machinery, and Injuries Follow http://nyti.ms/2GoVLZg  2018-01-29
• Count on play – Kids who play with numbers, from reading them on cards to counting spaces on a board game have better executive functioning skills such as impulse control and memory! http://bit.ly/2gJwM9V 2018-01-29

Child Health & Safety News 1/29: Selfies Worse Than Bullying

Last updated on February 8th, 2018 at 11:28 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: Kid-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities http://bit.ly/2E3iFon 

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 20 events & stories.

• The car seat safety tip parents get wrong but may save a life http://bit.ly/2nloXYC  Don’t wedge the seats under the headrest! 2018-01-28
• Future Looks Bright For Pakistan’s Paediatric Congenital Heart Disease Patients – http://bit.ly/2DIELvc  2018-01-28
• How to Help Overly Emotional Kids Deal With Their Big Feelings http://bit.ly/2DG8Awo 2018-01-28
• Improving Classroom Behavior Begins with Culture http://bit.ly/2njlR8i 2018-01-27
• Sleep safety for baby http://bit.ly/2DFlBX0  Experts stress importance of ABCs of infant sleeping 2018-01-27
• How to wear out a grandparent – 10 easy steps to success http://bit.ly/2ByQkn6 2018-01-27

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:

Selfies ‘worse for children than bullying’ http://bit.ly/2rJ5qGJ 

• Sensory Friendly Screening of Paddington 2, Tomorrow at AMC http://zpr.io/nYXyE  2018-01-26
• Kids Who Care Issue #5 – The Youngest Child Can Teach Us All Compassion http://bit.ly/2DHqMpw 2018-01-26
• Erin’s Law: Teaching Children to Recognize & Avoid Sexual Abuse – Thurs Time Capsule http://bit.ly/2DUXJQj  2018-01-25
• How To Prevent and Treat Teen Smelly Feet http://zpr.io/nYPes 2018-01-25
• Is your child’s friend in trouble? Here’s a guide on when to get involved. https://buff.ly/2F8U0ho 2018-01-24
• Tips for Teaching the Tough Kids | Edutopia http://edut.to/2E4LOj0 2018-01-24
• How to Instill the Love of Reading in Your Child http://bit.ly/2E4j8qi  2018-01-24
• What It’s Really Like To Parent A Child With A Chronic Illness http://bit.ly/2DW58Po 2018-01-23
• Learn What to Do When Your Child Constantly Says “No” http://bit.ly/2DV5dmo  2018-01-22
• N.J. drug company Dr Reddy’s Labs, fined $5M over alleged use of non-child proof packaging http://bit.ly/2DpfAOf 2018-01-22
• 12 Strong is Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Night at AMC http://bit.ly/2EjRjdS 2018-01-22
• How To Survive When Your Special Child’s Medical Needs Resurface – http://zpr.io/nsFUX 2018-01-22

Child Health & Safety News 1/22: Stranger Danger vs Tricky People

Last updated on February 8th, 2018 at 11:30 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: Flu is now widespread throughout the U.S. 30 children have already died cnn.it/2mVYvEz

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 20 events & stories.

• When fevers get high, know that ibuprofen and acetaminophen may not drop your child’s temperature to “normal.” The medicine’s job is just to make your child feel better so they can more comfortably rest and hydrate. #fluseason 2018-01-21
• Prosecutors: Caseworkers Withholding Child Toxicology Tests in Cases Where They are Suspected To Have Been Exposed to Illegal Drugs – the concern is fear of losing federal funding. Seriously??? When Do Kids Come First? bit.ly/2DT2mu9 2018-01-21
• Study Shows Public Smoking Bans Benefit Children bit.ly/2DT1ZQ7 Concerns that the bans would shift smoking from public places to the home have been proven untrue 2018-01-20
• A School’s Way To Fight Phones In Class: Lock ‘Em Up n.pr/2r44b4O Locked in pouches for the duration of class. Student keeps possession but can’t access them 2018-01-20
• Pediatric HealthSource: Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia bit.ly/2mIvegF 2018-01-19

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Why parents don’t need to teach ‘stranger danger’ – instead they’re teaching about “tricky people” bit.ly/2DWA55M

• GOP leaders pitch children’s health funding in plan to avert shutdown bit.ly/2FOdd9m 2018-01-18
• Food Stamp Program Makes Fresh Produce More Affordable n.pr/2Db6MeE 2018-01-18
• This is Why You Should Be Giving Your Kids More Chores bit.ly/2mI8LAT …teaching responsibility – chores for each age  2018-01-17
• It’s Important to Explain Why “That’s Inappropriate!” Thurs Time Capsule – 12/11 bit.ly/2DL9Mzo 2018-01-18
• Nearly half a million children being vaccinated against diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh in response to the current diphtheria outbreak bit.ly/2D6qpEw 2018-01-17
• Detroit Hospitals ban children as visitors to stop spread of deadly H3n2 flu dailym.ai/2D5696B 7 more US kids died of the flu this week alone 2018-01-17
• Video: Childhood Squint – How to Identify and Treat It zpr.io/njWDY 2018-01-17
• What You Need To Know About This Year’s Flu Season n.pr/2AZoccj 2018-01-16
• 8 Signs of a Healthy Baby http://bit.ly/2D3Hz5T  2018-01-15
• Teenagers are putting detergent pods in their mouths in what’s being called the “Tide Pod Challenge,” and a government watchdog is expressing concern http://cbsn.ws/2mxEmFl  2018-01-15
• Agreement reached to bring Chinese children with brain tumors to Jacksonville for treatment bit.ly/2CY1WkT 2018-01-15
• 7 Books to Start the Conversation About Sexual Assault bit.ly/2Dv7bJK 2018-01-15
• Is It Safe for My Child to Whiten Their Teeth? How? zpr.io/njFk9 2018-01-15

Child Health & Safety 1/15: Porn Hidden in Google Play Game Apps

Last updated on February 8th, 2018 at 11:35 pm

In this week’s Child Health News: The U.S. Is the Most Dangerous Wealthy Nation for Your Child to Be Born bit.ly/2DsWvLR a study of the 20 wealthiest nations find the US has highest mortality rate for newborns

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 20 events & stories.

• A School’s Way To Fight Phones In Class: Lock ‘Em Up n.pr/2r44b4O Locked in pouches for the duration of class. Student keeps possession but can’t access them 2018-01-14
• Scramble Is On To Care For Kids If Insurance Coverage Lapses n.pr/2CZdnbY peds cancer docs are giving away meds to leukemia patients….as they worry Congress will fall short in renewing a health care program that covers millions of kids 2018-01-14
• AAP names senior vice president of Global Child Health and Life Support bit.ly/2CY23wI 2018-01-13
• Talking to Kids About YouTube Celebs Who Cross the Line bit.ly/2CTfWMJ What’s clearly offensive to parents is often a big gray area for kids 2018-01-12
• Pediatric X-ray Imaging Safety a Shared Responsibility between equipt manufacturers, medical professionals and caregivers wb.md/2CRXRyP  2018-01-12

PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week:
Malware Displaying Porn Ads Discovered in Game Apps on Google Play bit.ly/2D7q2Oh 
Check the article appendix for a list of app names!

• Sensory Friendly Screening of Ferdinand, Tomorrow at AMC zpr.io/njsZg 2018-01-12
• Parents Should Teach Their Kids About Not Keeping Secrets bit.ly/2qPlUgf – what to teach your kids about secrets…and why 2018-01-11
• Icky Things Kids Do…Should We Worry?? – Thurs Time Capsule 01/11 bit.ly/2CB2azd 2018-01-11
• 16 years after her daughter’s murder, Erin Runnion continues advocating for child safety by launching a 5K run bit.ly/2qLPB1F 2018-01-11
• Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital launches red light safety project bit.ly/2DdlDpZ “no interruption” zones while patient meds are being prepared, etc. Goal is to reduce errors 2018-01-10
• Air gun eye injuries up 169% among kids cnn.it/2qFbU9i Only 11% of the time when a child sustains an eye injury, is an adult present. 2018-01-10
• How to Get Kids to Talk About Their Feelings zpr.io/nZvt4 2018-01-10
• New Year New You: Commit to healthier snacking for kids in 2018 with these 8 tips  WRAL.com bit.ly/2CWhE4h 2018-01-09
• Investors want Apple to do more to fight kids’ smartphone addiction usat.ly/2CVQs5k 2018-01-09
• Do You Know What Vitamins & Supplements Your Little One Needs? zpr.io/nZyHh 2018-01-08
• The Greatest Showman is Sensory Friendly Tomorrow Night at AMC zpr.io/nZyUB 2018-01-08

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