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 [...]
Safety Gates Aren’t Always Safe
Safety 1st Stair Gate Recall
What are parents scared of when they have an infant or toddler moving around? Stairs! Keeping infants and toddlesr away from dangerous areas such as a flight of stairs is hugely important. Enter the stair gates. We all use them to prevent our children from reaching these hazardous areas.
Unfortunately, one of those gates has now [...]
Fairfax County School Bus Accident
School hasn’t even started in Fairfax County, Virginia, and there’s already been a school bus accident. Seven children were injured on August 5, 2009, when a school bus transporting children involved in a summer program was hit by an SUV. The children were between the ages of 5 and 7. The 18-year-old driver of the [...]
TVs That Hurt
We buy and use TVs for entertainment and relaxation. We allow our children to watch shows that have our approval. TVs are a common part of our everyday lives. But, do we ever think of how dangerous TVs can be?
Recently, researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, released the results of a study on childhood injuries [...]