October 23, 2019 is Unity Day against bullying to raise awareness for Bullying Prevention month. Unity Day encourages everyone to wear orange in support of bullying prevention and to foster the idea that people should be safe from bullying. Bullying is a common concern, especially for youth, and awareness campaigns help acknowledge the importance of bully prevention. What is … [Read more...]
School Bus Safety
School buses are great transportation for kids heading to school every day. Buses are safer and convenient but there are concerns surrounding children's safety when using the bus. Teach your children about the dangers of bus stops. Bus stops are often strategically chosen for convenience and safety but there are still dangers associated with waiting at a bus stop. Let your children … [Read more...]
Statute Of Limitations In Alaska For Children
If your child is in an accident leaving them with severe injuries, a disability, or other issues, you want to hold the person responsible accountable. Recovering from a major accident takes time, but it is important to remember there is a time limit to file a claim. Like most states, Alaska has a Statute of Limitations that differs between children and adults. What is a Statute of … [Read more...]
Sports Injuries
Children are generally fragile and recreational activities makes them more susceptible to injuries. Some sports are more prone to injuries than others, but that does not mean children should not get treatment when injured while participating in any activity. Over 3.5 million children are injured each year participating in sports. Many injuries happen due to falls, collisions, … [Read more...]
Playground Safety
Children love visiting the playground and it provides an opportunity to have fun while exercising. Unfortunately not all playgrounds are safe, making it important to discuss playground safety with your children. It is important to teach children ways to prevent playground injuries. If you are with your child, checking equipment is important but teaching children to check … [Read more...]
Augmented Reality Game Risks
In the summer of 2016, the mobile game Pokémon Go launched where players "catch" Pokémon by walking around outside on their phone. This summer, the creators of Pokémon Go released a similar augmented reality game where players have tasks to complete themed in a Harry Potter environment. The game developers made significant changes since the first release of Pokémon Go, but the games … [Read more...]
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