Children’s Health
How to Treat Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
Over 30 million children in the U.S. participate in some form of organized athletics each year, with more and more of them participating in competitive sports leagues. Traveling soccer team rosters are jam-packed, basketball camps run year-round, and football training has become highly specialized–even for little league players. Gymnasts undergo intensive training, and on the […]
Safety In and Around Cars
by Janet Brooks Child Advocacy Manager What would we do without our vehicles? They really do make life much easier. There are so many positives that it is hard to imagine getting by in any other way. But, as with many good things there are also risks and concerns that safety advocates and many caregivers […]
Keep Kids Safe From Window Falls
by Whitney Henrie Child Advocacy Specialist Opening the windows and letting the breeze in is one of the best things about the warmer temperatures. Unfortunately, open windows can be dangerous for young children, especially windows on the second story or higher. Falls from heights onto hard surfaces can cause brain damage or death. Each year in the […]
