Fire Escape Plans: Could Your Family Get Out in Two Minutes?

Fire Escape Plans: Could Your Family Get Out in Two Minutes?

Fire drills. You’ve probably done these at work; your kids do these at school. But data show that we’re more likely to encounter a fire at home than at work or school, yet only about 1 out of 3 adults say they have created AND practiced a home fire escape plan. Why...
Healthy Children – Newsletter July 2021

Healthy Children – Newsletter July 2021

Find Us July 2021 HealthyChildren.org Update for Health Care Professionals Advertising Disclaimer Now Available: The Summer Issue of Healthy Children Magazine In our new summer issue, parents will find articles about how to enjoy summer fun safely. We also provide...
Be Prepared – Avoid Too Much Sun Exposure to Children

Be Prepared – Avoid Too Much Sun Exposure to Children

Just like brushing teeth and saying “please” and “thank you,” sun safety is a habit best formed in childhood. Parents and caregivers patiently praise good behavior with the hopes that when it’s time for the kids to find their independence, some of those habits will...
Youth and ATVs: Is It Worth the Risk?

Youth and ATVs: Is It Worth the Risk?

Kids—including teens—are not small adults. Their brains haven’t fully formed yet, so they make lots of mistakes. They can’t always accurately judge the risk they are in or what they need to do to keep themselves or others safe, especially on powerful machines....
Portable Pools Safety Guidelines

Portable Pools Safety Guidelines

When it comes to water, children are naturally curious –it’s so interesting and fun. Portable pools can be a fun way to cool off when it is warm outside and they don’t cost a lot of money. What parents may not realize, however, is that portable pools can be just as...