Evidence-based safety practices can greatly reduce risk of injury and death. Whatever the sports season, it’s always a great time to bring awareness to sports injury prevention and other critical...
Are kids’ playdates OK? Advice on playdate safety during the pandemic. After months of living in safer-at-home mode, many families wonder how best to re-introduce their children to society and...
...injury and a 15 percent increased risk of a non-fatal head injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission. “People riding in cars have that protective shell around them...
...U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s STEADI program has a lot of advice about home safety such as having a vision examination, clearing your home of trip hazards, installing...
Here’s what you need to know when picking out sunglasses to protect your eyes. When it comes to sun safety, most people are quick to grab a hat and lather...
...their kids. The safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt want you to know that every minute counts. Please look before you lock! (In other words, look...
...having them feel excluded when it comes to trick-or-treating. Here are some important Halloween safety tips for safe trick-or-treating: For parents and/or the child, always keep an emergency epinephrine device...
...player safety. Encourage and work with children to do their best. Maintain open and respectful lines of communication. Remember that athletes are watching you. Lead by example. It is beneficial...
...to home at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, you’ll need to prepare for your family’s safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following: 1. Pack food and water:...
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