Summer is perfect for taking the kids out to a water park and is a fun vacation activity. They are an accessible form of entertainment, even in Alaska. Both indoor and outdoor water parks give kids a chance to relax and cool down, but they can also be a source of injury. Water parks often have rides, wave pools and other attractions that can break, malfunction or otherwise lead to … [Read more...]
Safe Playgrounds
You love it when your child says that he or she wants to play outside. With so many digital distractions, knowing that your child wants to connect with other children and nature is relieving. However, you're not very happy with how the park and playgrounds in your area are maintained. You've written to the city to ask for improvements, and you were informed that more maintenance would … [Read more...]
Trampoline Safety
Kids love trampolines, but they are one of the most common causes of childhood injuries. Thousands of trampoline related injuries are reported yearly. There are however things parents can do to limit injures. Reduce Risks When your child is on a trampoline, provide adult supervision while the child is jumping. Allow one person to jump at a time, having children take turns. Watch … [Read more...]
Rock Climbing Class Safety
When you send your child to a class, you expect the instructor to know how to keep him or her safe. This is especially true of classes where your child could easily get hurt, like in rock climbing courses. Climbing is a great skill to have, especially in Alaska. However, this sport can be very dangerous for inexperienced people. Many injuries result from impacts against rocks or … [Read more...]
Drowning Prevention
Regardless of where you live, swimming is a popular activity for people of all ages. A summertime dip in a lake or pool can be refreshing, but the sport is not without risks. How Common Is Drowning? Accidental drowning claims an average of 10 lives in the U.S. each day; 20% of victims are children under 15. Children between ages 1 and 4 have the greatest risk of … [Read more...]
ATV Accident Statistics
Many people in Alaska enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles as a recreational activity. Unfortunately, some riders do not follow appropriate safety precautions, leading to numerous serious injuries and fatalities each year relating to ATV accidents. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 337 people in the United States died in ATV accidents in 2016. Research continues … [Read more...]
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