As the cold weather sets in and the kids are spending more time inside, parents may find that they have more than cabin fever to worry about. In this video, injury prevention coordinator Heather Trnka discusses other potential hazards related to the cold, dark days of winter.
Enjoy the thrills, avoid the spills, this Halloween (VIDEO)
Halloween is the one time of year when it’s necessary – even fashionable – for parents to have eyes in the back of their heads. In this Children’s Channel video, Heather Trnka, EMT-P, EMS-I, the injury prevention coordinator for Akron Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids Summit County, discusses ways to keep little boys and ghouls from […]
Distracted drivers aren’t getting the message (Video)
At highway speeds, a car travels more than a football field in the time it takes a driver to send the average text message. In this Children’s Channel video, Heather Trnka, injury prevention coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses texting and other distractions that create life-threatening situations for drivers and passengers alike.
How to tell if your child is ready to stay home alone (Video)
When are children old enough to be left home alone? This is the question facing many parents as their children near their teen years and are looking for a little more independence.
Car seats protect your precious cargo (VIDEO)
When used properly, child car restraints have been proven to reduce injury or death by as much as 82 percent. In this Children’s Channel video, Heather Trnka, injury prevention coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the types of car seats available, as well as their appropriate use.
Injury prevention specialist encourages families to “put a lid on it” (VIDEO)
About 75 percent of all bicycle-related deaths involving children could have been prevented if they had been wearing a helmet. In this video, Heather Trnka, injury prevention coordinator at Akron Children’s Hospital, discusses the proper use of helmets when using bikes and other wheeled recreational equipment.
