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- Advance Planning Eases Return to School - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - Child Abuse Prevention Month: Prevention and Education Resources - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa SiegleApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month in the US, where 906,000 children are victims of abuse or neglect every year. Risk factors include family history of abuse, stress and lack of support, alcohol or drug abuse, and domestic violence. The majority of children in out-of-home care are victims ...
Views: 1714(3 votes) - Coping with the Winter Blahs - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lisa SiegleWinter here in western Oregon is a gray, damp affair with a few sparkling crisp sunny days and, if we’re lucky, one or two snowstorms. By February, the kids are losing interest in making mud sculptures and stomping in puddles and the parents are losing patience with the kids. If your winters ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleBicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - Today's Children Face Poor Health as Adults - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Lisa SiegleThe Centers for Disease Control announced in October that by 2050, up to one-third of all adults will have diabetes. That’s our teenagers when they hit middle age. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness and medical amputations – usually feet or legs, and is a major contributor to heart ...
Views: 1302(8 votes) - Motivating the Village to Protect the Children - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleChild abuse is a painful reality, but one that is preventable. As caring, thinking adults, we could have a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children if each and every one of us reached out to other adults and inspired them to help protect kids. As a community, we can make a difference ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...
Views: 2370(5 votes) - Staying Safe on Hot Days - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lisa SiegleOverheating is dangerous, even deadly, and by the time an overheated person experiences symptoms he may be in trouble. Kids are at special risk because they can get so caught up in playing they don’t take time to drink, seek shade, or slow down when the temperature climbs. To keep yourself and ...
Views: 1322(2 votes) - Taking the Bite out of Summer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer time is fun time, but it’s also prime time for injuries and accidents. In this issue of Connections, we take a look at preventing and coping with animal bites. In July, we’ll learn about heat stress and other summer hazards. Dog Bites 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each ...
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