Keeping young children safe on Halloween involves not just trick-or-treating with caution, but being cautious at home as well. The the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents: Plan kids’ costumes that are bright and reflective, and fit well. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, […]
Protect your little swimmers with this pool safety checklist
Summer vacation is finally here, and swimming pools are beacons of fun for summer adventurers. But unfortunately, mixing kids with water can also result in tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of death of children ages 1 to 4, with the majority occurring in home swimming pools, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Kids and hot cars: Safety tips to avoid a tragedy
Since 1998, 915 children have died due to heatstroke in vehicles. More than 50% of hot car fatalities occur because a child was unknowingly left in a car. Heatstroke also can happen when a child is left in, or gets trapped in, a car on a hot day. When the outside temperature is 93°F the […]
Beach vacay? Follow these 10 safety tips for more fun in the sun
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing better than a dose of sand and surf to soothe your family’s souls — and your toes. So, pack your sandals, sunscreen, beach toys and bathing suits — and head out for some much-needed fun in the sun. But before you sink your toes into the sand, read […]
Red, white and boom! 10 fireworks safety tips to keep kids safe
Summertime is synonymous with swimming, baseball, parades, and, of course, fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As we near July Fourth, many communities are planning big fireworks displays, while families are hoping their backyard celebrations go off with a big bang. But with all eyes on the sky, Akron Children’s Director of the Paul and […]
Are bike helmets really that important? Akron family says absolutely
When Ashley was 9, she was like most kids her age on a spring day – waste no time in getting home from school. The nicer weather meant being outdoors and seeing neighbors and friends out and about. Ashley’s bike ride home that day took a scary turn – with a detour to the ER. […]
