Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
ICYMI March 2018: Vacant Lots and Crime Rates, Gender Bias in Academic Publishing, Young Children and Political Protests, Digital Sexual Activity and Teens, and more
March 29, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from March 2018.
Community’s Reluctance to Report Signs of Child Abuse is Harming Children—Here’s How We Can Do Better
March 26, 2018
While it may be difficult to understand why bystanders failed to report the signs of child abuse in such an egregious case, a number of factors contribute to a general reluctance to intervene in abuse situations of all kinds and severity. Here's how we can do better.
St. Patrick's Day Safety - Flashback Friday
March 16, 2018
Today's Flashback Friday encourages parents to remind their teens -- whether still at home or away at college -- to avoid the regret, avoid impaired driving on St. Patrick's Day and every day.
Child Seats in the Shifting Mobile World
March 7, 2018
With mobility changing rapidly, especially for those living in urban environments, it's important to consider how to keep children optimally protected in taxis and ride-sharing services, such as Uber or Lyft.
ICYMI February 2018: A Call to Action for Gun Safety, Recognizing Warning Signs of Violence and Abuse, Head Injuries in Children, Adverse Childhood Experiences and More
February 28, 2018
Read more for a roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention from February 2018.
New Resource Alert: TeenDriverSource.org
February 26, 2018
Access free resources to help families prepare teens to become safe skilled drivers -- based on more than a decade of research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia -- at TeenDriverSource.org.
Later School Start Can Help Prevent Teens Driving While Sleep-Deprived
February 21, 2018
I thought you might interested in a summary of the science that links lack of sleep with crashes involving teen drivers, and how schools are addressing it.
Flashback Friday- Managing Sports Injuries
February 16, 2018
As we continue cheering on our Olympians, this Flashback Friday post revisits some previous posts on sports-related injuries, including extreme athleticism in girls, injuries in Special Olympians, and concussions in youth soccer.
Help Children with ADHD Defuse Their Own Aggressive and Impulsive Behavior
February 8, 2018
For children with ADHD, the potential for conflict with others is all around them, particularly at school. Learn strategies to head off situations and maintain positive environment.
ICYMI: Kentucky School Shooting, Roadside Detection of Marijuana Impairment, Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Abuse and Intellectual Disability, and more...
January 30, 2018
Read more for a roundup for newsworthy articles from January 2018.