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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.
The NFL is Helping CHOP Keep Kids Safe From Concussion
September 19, 2018
Lessons learned from the pros, CHOP research will inform concussion prevention, diagnosis and treatment for kids.
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.