Primary Children's Hospital

Get Hooked on Safety

by Janet Brooks Child Advocacy Manager On a warm summer day, my twin brother came scurrying into our home seeking permission from our mother to go fishing at Murray Park. He and his friends each had their own fishing pole and had planned an exciting excursion. Since my brother and I did almost everything together, […]

Four Tips to Make Four Wheeling Fun and Safe for the Whole Family

By Janet Brooks Child Advocacy Manager Four wheels on the ground, roaring engines, and the feeling of power at your fingertips. There is something truly incredible about heading down a trail or through a mud hole on an ATV. It only gets better when your family joins you for the ride. These tips will help everyone […]

Six Ideas for Helping Kids Cope With Stress

by Sara Bybee, LCSW Center for Safe & Healthy Families You might catch a glimpse of your kids playing outside, seemingly without a care in the world and wonder what could children possibly stress about? While we may think that kids only worry about what to play at recess or what after-school snack to choose, […]

Donation Stories: Two Boys in Need of Hearts are Best Friends

In honor of Donate Life Month this April, we’re sharing some of our favorite donation stories on the blog. This post was originally published on Fox 13 News in December, 2014. Before he was five months old, Teagan Petitt needed two surgeries to deal with a congenital heart defect. “We found out that Teagan was born […]

Donate Life Stories: Lily Needs a Gift of Hope

In honor of Donate Life Month this April, we’re sharing some of our favorite donation stories on the blog. This post was originally published on Fox 13 News in October, 2014. Lily is 4 years old and so full of energy that you might be surprised to learn she is unwell. But despite her outward enthusiasm, […]

Story Lines: How Social Workers Helped Save My Family

by Andrea Aveytua Alex, Sarah, Josh, & Nicole’s Mom In 2013 Alex, Sarah, Josh, and Nicole suffered the loss of their father. He didn’t die from cancer or a horrible car accident. They lost their father because of his choice to be abusive. The majority of the physical abuse was directed at me. Although I […]

Where in the World? Important Safety Tips for RV Travel

by Janet Brooks Child Advocacy Manager With the worst of winter behind us (what winter in Utah?) and warmer days ahead, many of us look forward to the treasured season of vacations and travel. Spring and summer provide excellent opportunities for families to get out and enjoy the stunning world we live in. Some families […]

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