With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is important to take the time to protect your children from COMMON HOLIDAY DANGERS-some may surprise you.
1. “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…”
*Sledding can be very dangerous- Continue reading
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Halloween is a night like no other. You get to dress up as a fantastic character, go roaming around the neighborhood at night AND you get candy from your neighbors. It is no wonder children are so excited!! Just remember, amid the excitement, to consider common safety issues.
•Is your child’s costume flame resistant? A sweep by a lit jack-o-lantern could turn disastrous with a highly flammable costume. Continue reading
Most of us secure book cases, keep the medicine out of reach and use outlet protectors to keep our children safe around the house. What are some of the less recognized dangers that can be overlooked? Continue reading
There has been a significant amount of recent media attention on head injuries and concussions. A few of the alarming headlines include: soccer heading causes concussions, football head injuries cause brain damage as early as 18 years old, a young athlete dies from second impact syndrome, and repetitive head injury leads to early manifestation of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. These are scary, but real threats to our children’s neurological well being. What do you need to know to prevent head injury and concussions in your children?
1. What is a concussion? A concussion is a head injury caused by Continue reading
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children 14 and under. Unfortunately these devastating events occur more frequently in the summer. Visits to the ER for minor injuries also escalate in the summer. Some aspects of our children’s health and safety are out of our control. However there are some risks that you can control, so take charge and help your child to have a safe summer! Continue reading
We have all been affected by the tragic news of a young, healthy athlete dying of sudden cardiac arrest. Once thought to be rare, recent studies suggest that it is much more common that previously thought with about 2,000 young athletes dying per year. Consider the following questions so that you can best identify if your child is at risk.
1. Which children/adolescents are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest? Continue reading
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is important to take the time to protect your children from COMMON HOLIDAY DANGERS-some may take you by surprise.
1. “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…”
*Sledding can be very dangerous- Continue reading
