The Golden Rule for safe summer driving
It’s the start of a season of warm weather, family vacations, and outdoor adventures. But summer break has an unfortunate side affect: the extra highway traffic. Memorial Day Weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Your vehicle could seriously hurt or kill someone. Driving safely is a serious responsibility,...
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Spend 5 minutes in a medication sweep. 60,000 kids end up in an ER every year after getting into medicine. Take a few minutes and assess: Is all of the medicine in a cabinet or container? It’s easy to forget a bottle on the kitchen counter, or next to a sick child’s bed: do a...
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It’s hard to tell. We know a teenager is more likely to cause an accident than a senior citizen. And you don’t want to curb your elderly parent’s independence. You also don’t want to wait until a serious accident makes the decision for you. Before you even suspect that aging parent might not be a...
How do you know when to take away the car keys? Continue reading…5 Tips for Safe Summer Sports
About 4 million kids will sustain an injury from sports this year. Most of these injuries are preventable. 1. Check the gear. Are the shoes fitted and comfortable? Does the activity call for shin guards, elbow pads, or a helmet? Biking, skating and skateboarding are responsible for about half of sports head injuries: Safe Kids...
5 Tips for Safe Summer Sports Continue reading…Summer Safety for July 4: forget the sparklers
Fireworks (and burn injuries) If you are setting off fireworks this weekend, it is your responsibility to keep people safe. Your ignition area should be clear of trees and branches, and point away from buildings. Light fireworks one at a time. Have a bucket of water ready, and a hose nearby. Never re-light a...
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Teens are more likely to be exposed to drugs and alcohol during summer months. Health experts say the best way to prevent destructive behaviors is to provide a structured environment, be clear about your rules, and have an “I’ll come and get you any time you need help” policy with your teenager. Bullying doesn’t end...
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1. You can drown hours after swimming. It’s called Secondary Drowning, and occurs when fluid gets into the lungs. Every person who is rescued from water should be taken to a hospital- even if they appear to be fine. 2. There is no reason to be out in open water without a life jacket: you...
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