School Bus Safety

School Bus Safety

School buses are made to deliver children safely to school. But even still, during the back-to-school season the Children’s Health℠ Emergency Department sees an increase in trauma-related pedestrian, bicycle and even school bus injuries, many of which are...
Is Your Teen Crossing the Street Safely?

Is Your Teen Crossing the Street Safely?

Driving, dating, too much screen time: these are common talking points in households with older children and teenagers. But pedestrian safety? Isn’t that something everyone learned in kindergarten? The belief that some safety skills are mastered in elementary school...
Helping your child be a safe bicyclist

Helping your child be a safe bicyclist

Biycling is a fun and healthy way to spend time with your child and the best way to gauge your child’s bicycling skills and judgment. Consider the following three steps before your child rides to school. 1. Do a bike and helmet check • Bike fit: When sitting on the...
Inspect your home playground equipment for safety

Inspect your home playground equipment for safety

We are promoting a new action that families can take to keep their children safer while social distancing. Because it’s National Playground Safety Week, we’re encouraging families to check their backyard playground equipment. Before your kids run out to play, look...
Inspect your home playground equipment for safety

Playground Surfacing Helps Your Child Bounce Back After a Fall

The playground: a universal source of fun for children. It’s also a place to burn calories, make new friends, and develop skills like how to judge risks and make decisions. A good playground challenges and engages children but is also designed to keep them safe. One...