Jaw of Life Used to Free Four-Year-Old From Washing Machine
February 6, 2008
Four-year-old Donovan Hasseman climbed into the washer and ended up becoming trapped with his back stuck up against the agitator.
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Playgrounds Safety
March 30, 2007
Playgrounds and outdoor play equipment can provide your child with fun, fresh air, and exercise, but they can also pose some safety hazards. Faulty equipment, improper surfaces, and careless behavior are just a few of the dangers that cause children on playgrounds to visit hospital emergency departments.
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Bike Safety
March 23, 2007
It’s a beautiful day and the kids are home from school - a perfect time for a family bike ride. But before you and the kids rush out and start pedaling, there’s another factor other than the weather that you need to consider - safety.
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Travel Safety
September 28, 2006
It’s always important to take care of your health, whether you’re at home or on the road, but there are some additional concerns that are important to keep in mind when you’re traveling.
Whether you’re taking a trip with your family or plan to live abroad for several months for a study program, it’s easier to get sick when you’re in a new place because your body hasn’t had a chance to adjust to the food, water, and air in a new environment. Traveling can bring you in contact with things that your body isn’t used to. Continue reading for tips on keeping your travel experience as healthy as possible.
Don’t Take a Vacation From Health
The stress and excitement of travel can make you more likely to get sick, but if you follow a few simple tips, you’re more likely to stay healthy issadeeb.netthroughout your trip - and your trip will definitely be more enjoyable. The good news is that as a teen, your immune system is as strong as an adult’s, but lack of sleep and a poor diet can make it easier for you to become sick.
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Safety And Field Trips
August 10, 2006
Safety And Field Trips
Field trips can provide wonderful learning experiences for children of all ages. In order to make the most of this experience, it is important to keep safety as a top priority.
Before selecting a field trip site or event, teachers should consider why they are taking children on a field trip. Is this an activity that can only take place away from the center, such as a visit to a children’s theater? Or could this experience occur just as well in the center? For example, if you want children to see and touch animals, you can visit a petting zoo, or you might ask a guest to bring baby goats, kittens, or puppies to the classroom.
Safety concerns can arise when children get bored because the event is too long for their attention span. Children also may lose interest if they can’t perform the activity, either because it is developmentally inappropriate or because there are too many childreissadeeb.netn for the number of activities.
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Sports & Exercise Safety
May 5, 2006
Lots of teens are injured while playing sports - but getting hurt doesn’t have to happen. A few sports injury prevention steps can help to keep everyone in the game. Read on to learn the basics of sports and exercise safety.
Essential Equipment
Did you know that playing tennis with a badly strung (too loose or too tight) racquet while wearing worn-out shoes can be just as dangerous as playing football without shoulder pads? Using the wrong - or improperly fitted - equipment is a major reason why teens get injured.
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Nosebleed
April 30, 2006
Sitting in science class one afternoon, you feel your nose begin to run. As you wonder if you’re catching a cold, you swipe your nose with a tissue and are shocked to see blood! You have a nosebleed, and if you’re like most teens, you may be embarrassed. You might hope no one will notice, and you might be a little scared, too.
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