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. […]
Teen Drivers at Risk: How to Keep Them Safe
Fewer teens are getting behind the wheel. That’s a good thing from a public safety standpoint, because it means fewer teens are dying on the roads. The percentage of U.S. high school seniors with drivers’ licenses fell from 85% to 71% between 1996 and 2015. During that time, the number of teens killed in accidents […]