Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
A PROFOUND Approach to Concussion Research
November 8, 2018
A new research collaborative sees value in taking a multi-disciplinary approach to concussion research in children and teens.
ICYMI October 2018: Marijuana's Long-Term Effects in Children, Football Rule Changes and Concussions, Suicide Risk and Sexual Orientation, and More
October 31, 2018
Read more for October's roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention.
Podcast: Teen Driver Safety for Primary Care Pediatricians
October 25, 2018
Pediatricians can play an important role in preventing teen crashes through counseling and education.
Trends in Infant and Youth Mortality By Age and Race/Ethnicity
October 23, 2018
A recent article in JAMA Pediatrics examined trends in infant and youth mortality by age group and race/ethnicity and also identified leading causes of death between 1999 and 2015. Read about what these trends mean and how this research can be used to inform public health policies and interventions.
Lessons Learned: Driving With and Without Medication in Individuals with ADHD
October 4, 2018
In today's post, I share what we learned about recruitment and study design from our recent paper about driving and medications in young individuals with ADHD.
ICYMI September 2018: 'Just a Teen,' Teens as Truck Drivers, 'Bullet Control,' Suicide Prevention and More
October 1, 2018
Read this roundup of newsworthy articles in the world of child injury prevention for September 2018.
Surveying Parents and Caregivers About Their Child Restraint System Use
September 25, 2018
New CIRP research offers insights about child restraint system use by parents and caregivers of kids ages 4 to 10 years.
Back to School Safety – Flashback Friday
September 21, 2018
With school back in full swing for most families, we wanted to use today's Flashback Friday post to look back at some of our previous back to school safety posts.
Could Depression in Teens Drive Intentional Injury?
September 13, 2018
Since depression affects interpersonal relationships with family members, friends, and significant others, it should be seen as a risk factor for self-injury and injury to others. Prevention is key.
How Parents Can Help Young Athletes Avoid Overuse Injuries in School Sports
September 10, 2018
Parents sometimes ask me how to safely develop their child into a great athlete. My response sometimes surprises them. I say, "Don’t specialize too soon". It is not good from an injury risk perspective, and it is not good for long-term athletic development.