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. […]
Red, white and boom! 10 tips to keep kids safe this fireworks season
This summer is shaping up to be anything but normal. Our favorite summer pastimes — baseball games, outdoor concerts, festivals and parades — are being canceled to maintain social distancing amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As we near our nation’s birthday and all eyes are on the sky, many communities are canceling their big fireworks displays, […]
From A to Zzz’s: Safe sleep practices for your precious grandbaby
Some things never change when it comes to caring for your grandbaby. Cuddle baby, burp baby, bathe and dress baby, rock baby to sleep. But, there is plenty that has changed since you had your own child, especially when it comes to safe sleep practices. Sleep guidelines are one of the areas that have changed […]
Young athletes reduce injury risk with customized training
Many kids play competitive sports all year long. With all of that physical wear and tear, it’s important for athletes to learn how to take care of their bodies and prevent injuries. Interested in an off-season conditioning program for her daughter’s Ohio Premier travel lacrosse team, Kristi Kerrigan contacted LifeCenter Plus in Hudson. “Akron […]
12 tips to keep young kids safe on Halloween
Keeping young children safe on Halloween involves not just trick-or-treating with caution, but being cautious at home as well. Candles inside a jack-o-lantern, for example, can be magnets for toddlers and preschoolers. Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises. If you […]
Kids and cars pose the biggest Halloween safety risk
Heather Trnka’s No. 1 Halloween safety tip is aimed at trick-or-treaters and drivers alike. With neighborhoods filled with kids and cars, Halloween carries an especially high risk of injury. “Halloween is the most deadly day of the year for pedestrians ages 18 and younger,” said Heather, Injury Prevention Coalition supervisor for Akron Children’s Hospital. “Children […]
