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[...]
Here is what’s known about child abuse: it can happen in any family and in any neighborhood. Based on federal data, an estimated one in four children experience some form of child abuse or neglect in their lifetimes. According to University of Rochester Medical School, studies have shown that child[...]
The World Health Organization explains that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease. Most people infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease,[...]
Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them up while we quickly run into the store. But leaving a child[...]
Bullying is a big problem in Palm Beach County and all over our nation. This month, BRIDGES is taking a stance against bullying. Below are strategies to prevent bullying at school, home, and other places. We hope everyone in our communities takes bullying seriously. According to U.S. Department of Health[...]
We need to take extra precautions when kids are in an environment where guns are present. Here is basic gun safety information from Safe Kids International. The Hard Facts about Gun Safety Children as young as 3 years old may be strong enough to pull the trigger of a handgun.[...]
Kindness — it’s the act of being friendly, generous, and considerate. BRIDGES is focusing on kindness in January. As you may know, kindness has many benefits including increased happiness and a healthy heart. It even slows down the aging process. Sometimes we forget how easy it is to spread good[...]
Toys and games are tons of fun for kids and adults. Whether your kids are working on a puzzle, playing with building blocks or even inventing their own games, here are some toy safety tips to help them stay safer and have a blast. The Hard Facts about Toy Safety[...]
Contracting the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is no longer seen as a death sentence in the United States and other developed countries, which have the medical systems and other resources to treat it. Still, millions of people around the world contract HIV and die of the last stage of the[...]
Let’s focus on driving safety. Distracted Drivers and Pedestrians Keep an eye out for distracted pedestrians and drivers who may not be paying attention to you, especially when backing out of parking spaces. Shopping center parking lots are busier during the holidays. Remind your teen driver to be extra[...]
