Buckle Up – Prevent Brain Injuries
Let’s talk seatbelts.
We make a commitment to keep our children safe in our cars. When they are small, we go to great expense to buy the best car seats we can and spend a lot of time buckling/unbuckling them in and out. But what about when they are older? And, what about buckling ourselves in?
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Do You Understand How Brain Injury Affects A Child?
So many things change in a child’s life when she acquires a brain injury. Regardless of the child’s age, traumatic brain injury affects every area of her life — and the lives of those who live with her. How will she make new friends? How will she cope with school? Will she ever be the [...]
What If Your Child Hurts Her Head? How Do You Know If It’s Serious?
Most of the time, when a child hurts her head, she gets well and has no ongoing problems. However, with brain injuries, some children may have problems that are hard to notice right away. One by one, the problems may not seem so unusual. But, in the case of a brain injury, the problems don’t [...]
Snowmobiling
It’s winter, and lots of folks take to the outdoors for snowmobiling. While Virginia isn’t usually known for its large amounts of snow, our neighbors to the north and west often have plenty of snow for Virginians to enjoy.
Snowmobiling can be an exciting and invigorating activity. It also is a sport with potential for serious [...]
MacPherson’s Children’s Art Easels – Lead Poisoning Danger
We all know that lead is a HUGE danger to humans, especially children. Lead poisoning can cause brain injury in children.
You hear about lead poisoning regularly in news reports about unhealthy levels in water and paint. We are told to check our paint supply to make sure that it is unleaded. Did you know that [...]
Largest Crib Recall in U.S. History – Are You Using One of These Cribs?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the biggest crib recall in U.S. history — 2.1 million cribs manufactured by Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. and sold at major retailers since 1993. Here are some facts you should know:
The recall does not involve cribs that do not have a drop-side.
The recall does not include cribs with [...]
What recovery from a coma is like: My Lost Summer
Every child deserves to have adults around them to care for them and take the time to understand their needs. This is especially true for the child who has suffered a traumatic brain injury.
I just read about a book, My Lost Summer by Elizabeth Fryer who suffered a brain injury when she was 13 years [...]
Bicycles and Kids and Brains
I loved riding my bike when I was a kid. I grew up in a small country town, so riding my bike to a friend’s house was a big deal. There was a sense of freedom in being independent — and speedy. It never occurred to me it could be dangerous.
Now, of course, I know [...]
Study Shows that Family Stress Affects Recovery of Brain Injured Children
According to the American Psychological Association, a recent study showed that family problems affect the recovery of brain injured children. According to the study, children with brain injuries that come from struggling families are more likely to experience ongoing problems throughout life. A stable family with a secure income is more able to support their [...]