Water Safety year-round is important. Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children 1 to 4 years old. One in five people who die from drowning are children 14 or younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five need emergency care for non-fatal water injuries.* Drowning accidents are preventable. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pool … [Read more...]
Children’s Sports: Common Injuries and Statistics
A serious sports injury can change your life forever. In children's sports, staying injury-free is a priority. The most common injury children sustain are strains and sprains, however, more serious injuries are possible. Types of Child Sports Related Injuries With around 30 million children and teens participating in sports, it's no surprise that many injuries do occur. Each year, … [Read more...]
Safety At Home
Safety At Home Children should be safe at home. Research from the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than twelve thousand children 19 and younger die each year from preventable accidents. Safety at home means keeping homes safer for children of all ages. Children get hurt more often because they are smaller and less aware of danger. They are also curious … [Read more...]
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
November is National Child Safety and Protection Month. Keeping our children safe on the Internet is more important than ever. Merdes Law Office reminds everyone that we must work together to keep our children safe. The holiday season is here. Kids will be out of school. They will have more time to use cell phones, tablets, personal computers, and games. Technology is a big … [Read more...]
Helpful Guides to Child Car Seat Safety
Keep Small Children Out Of Front Seats A right of passage for many children is being “big enough to ride in the front.” At the same time, airbags can seriously injure or kill young children riding in the front seat. Avoid emphasizing this right of passage. Until the child is of sufficient size and weight, the safest place for your child is the center back seat, using an … [Read more...]
November Is Child Safety And Protection Month
NOVEMBER is National Child Safety and Protection Month. An entire month dedicated to recognizing the potential hazards many children face in their everyday lives and taking tangible steps to prevent those dangers. The Holiday Season is Upon Us Halloween has passed, and November brings us into a month of remembering the many reasons we are thankful. Children… the children in … [Read more...]
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