School at Home Safety by Dev Gowda, Kids in Danger
School-at-Home Safety during COVID-19 Around the country, decisions are being made about the upcoming academic year in light of the...
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Chicago & Illinois
Working Together to Keep Kids Safe
- Jul 21, 2020
- 2 min
Staying Safe While Keeping Cool
This article in the Chicago Tribune outlines the dilemma perfectly. It’s a hot summer and we want a way to cool off but beaches and...
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
Bike helmets - Fit is important
Since the stay at home order was issued in Illinois, I've been working remotely. Luckily, my home office is right next to the window. As...
- Apr 2, 2020
- 1 min
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
I know the world is very concerned about the spread of COVID-19 right now and rightly so. I do want to take the opportunity to spread the...
- Mar 25, 2020
- 1 min
#stayathomesafety
Many of us are spending a lot more time at home with our families due to social distancing measures and stay at home orders. Those of us...
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
Buckle-Up COVID-19 Updates on Trainings
Hello, Thank you for your interest in the Buckle-Up Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Out of abundance of caution regarding the...
- Mar 17, 2020
- 1 min
A number you need to know
It's National Poison Prevention Week. Here's a story from my family. It was the evening of the 4th of July several years ago and I was at...
- Feb 6, 2020
- 3 min
Frequently Asked Questions about Inclined Sleepers and Bumper Pads
FAQ about Infant Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumper Pads On December 16, 2019, the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 passed the U.S. House...
- Jan 16, 2020
- 2 min
Report Find Majority of Nursery-Related Death Associated with Soft Bedding in the Crib
Every year, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) releases a report based on the most recent statistics regarding injuries...
- Dec 31, 2019
- 2 min
New Year's Resolutions I Can Keep
When other parents find out what I do for a living, they assume that I might insist my two children are wrapped in bubble wrap all the...
- Dec 14, 2019
- 1 min
These are a few of my favorite things
I was at the doctor’s office the other day and happened up on the December issue of O Magazine. Of course, the first section I turned to...
- Dec 13, 2019
- 3 min
Winter Drowning Risks: Cold Water and Ice Pose Serious Drowning Risks
Guest Blogger - Rebecca Wear Robinson, Make the Minute Matter When the first snow hits before Halloween, you know it is going to be a...
- Dec 10, 2019
- 1 min
Celebrating Safely
It's the time of year when we are hosting a lot of parties. Here are some simple tips to keep the holidays safe for our youngest guests....
- Dec 1, 2019
- 1 min
CYBER Monday - Simple tips to follow
Online shopping is expected to account for 59% of holiday spending. I know I have spent a lot of time scouring the internet for online...
- Nov 30, 2019
- 1 min
Decking the Halls... Safely
The Holiday Season is upon us and it's time to deck the halls. With the Holidays come lots of decorations. If you have a young child at...
- Oct 9, 2019
- 3 min
Promoting a Fun AND Safe Halloween by Kirsten Mansfield
While families, parents, and children across the U.S. are trying to soak up their remaining few weeks or days of summer, grocery stores...
- Sep 23, 2019
- 3 min
Protecting Student Athletes from Traumatic Brain Injury (TB) by Katie Ives-Louter
Some of my most memorable experiences during middle school and high school came from my time on sports teams. I made rich, lasting...
- Sep 4, 2019
- 2 min
Love your brain: Wear a helmet! by Guest Blogger - Gabriella Rader
Bike-sharing programs are popping up across the country as a fun and heart-healthy way for Americans to get to work, school, and play....
- Aug 5, 2019
- 6 min
What Drowning Really Looks Like
Whether at the pool, the lake or the ocean, it is extremely important that you know how you can help prevent drowning. Unlike what many...
- Aug 5, 2019
- 4 min
Summer Safety
There are many reasons why summer is one of our children's favorite times of the year. It's three months of being outside and having fun...
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