Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.Look left, right, left[...]
BRIDGES is focusing on back to school safety. Kids in school buses, children on foot and bikes, harried parents in cars: Back-to-school days bring congestion—and an increase in potential hazards. “This can be a dangerous time because children—as well as drivers—are adjusting to back-to-school routines,” says Alex Epstein, director of[...]
A child left in a hot car–or who gets into an unlocked vehicle unnoticed–can die of heat stroke very quickly. Dozens of U.S. children lose their lives this way each year. However, these tragedies can be prevented. Here is what parents need to know about the danger of hot cars,[...]
Written by: By Ali Flury Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and many families will soon be heading to the beach. Sadly, it’s also the time when many children drown: An estimated 1,000 children fatally drowned in a single year in the U.S., most of them between[...]
COVID-19 vaccines continue to arrive in Florida in extremely limited supply. As we await additional vaccine supply from the federal government, we urge currently eligible Florida residents to save their place in line by pre-registering today. Register here: https://myvaccine.fl.gov/#/ According to Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 vaccination will[...]
Our partner, Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, offers free parenting advice through the free EveryParent app and EveryParentPBC website. The organization also features “Ask an Expert” videos. Watch this video on temper tantrums, sibling rivalry and more. Ever have your child throw a temper tantrum in a public[...]
How to Get Baby Ready for Sleep Dress baby in a wearable blanket, onesie or similar clothing for every sleep. A loose blanket could cover baby’s airway or make their body temperature too high.Place baby on their backs for naps and at night until they are 1 year old. Once babies can roll back[...]
For those of us with young children, we have to be careful when our little ones are in the water or near it at your home, the beach or somewhere else. Please take the following precautions seriously. Actively Supervise Kids in or Around Water Never leave your child unattended around[...]
Parents: please make sure your children wear helmets if they skate or skateboard. Helmets Are a Must Every skater should wear a helmet. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads are a good idea for everyone, but especially for beginners. Mouth guards are good protection against broken teeth. Find the[...]
Playgrounds are a source of fun for children, but they can also cause injuries. Take a moment to learn about playground safety from Safe Kids Worldwide. Supervise Kids Using Playground Equipment Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It won’t be hard – they’ll probably be calling for you to watch them[...]
