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2006-07-30T09:50:00.000-05:00

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ICE-In Case of Emergency

2006-07-21T07:52:00.000-05:00

Everybody with a cell phone should have the entry ICE in their address book. It stands for "In Case of Emergency" and the number it automatically dials should be person who should be notified if the cell phone owner needs assistance.

If it's your child's cell phone, it's usually a parent. If it's your cell phone, maybe your spouse or significant other.

It's becoming routine for emergency response personnel (police, emt,fire fighters) to check for this entry first when responding.

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Water Water Everywhere?

2006-07-15T08:25:00.000-05:00

The other night in 89 degree weather, 3 children on my baseball team showed up without any water to drink during the game. Their parents forgot!

I gave them my extras but as we approach the really hot parts of summer, water bottles for the whole family should be the last thing you pull out of the refrigerator when you're going to an outdoor activity.

As an adult, are you drinking 32 oz of water/day? You need hydration too. A person runs the risk of heat stroke if they don't hydrate before, during and after activities. And yes, Gatorade will hydrate well (and it tastes better too. It just can create havoc with teeth).

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Recent Photo of Your Child - For Safety

2006-06-26T11:50:00.000-05:00

If you have a photo of your child in your wallet, how old is it? According to law enforcement, 1 out of 2 parents do not have a recent photograph of their children in their wallets or purses, for immediate access in case a child gets lost or disappears.

Take a snapshot every 6 months (or whenever they have a significant hair style change) and keep it with you.

Got Extra Water?

2006-05-29T20:42:00.000-05:00

One of the first things you learn as a coach is that no matter what the sport- soccor in the fall or baseball in the spring/summer - children can dehydrate very quickly. Give them frequent water breaks. It also gives them a chance to catch their breath: do you know child that will stop for a second because he/she is tired? They just want to go go go.

But occasionally a member of the team would show up without a bottle of water. So I've developed a habit, whether I'm coaching or not, of throwing an extra couple of bottles of water in my sports knapsack and handing them out to kids who forgot to bring one from home. both kids and parents who forget really appreciate it.

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Pregnant? How are your teeth?

2006-05-26T21:19:00.000-05:00

So, what's this about?

Research shows that women with periodontal (gum) disease have a higher risk of premature birth and low weight babies.

So if you're pregnant and you're not on a regular recall schedule, go to a dentist and get a cleaning or whatever is necessary to get your mouth in a healthy/stable condition.

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Happy Memorial Day

2006-05-25T21:18:00.000-05:00

So many accidents can happen on a holiday. People are rushing to parties, some may have had too much alchohol so they’re risks to everyone, including themselves, pools a being opened and water safety and potential risks may have been forgotten from last year, and although barbecue is delicious no matter what you cook, you’re working with fire which exposes children and adults to even more hazards.

Have a great time this weekend but be careful. And watch out for the children.

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Fire detectors

2006-05-22T21:17:00.000-05:00

Are you replacing the batteries on your smoke alarms on a regular basis? The recommended frequency is 2X year on the day the clocks are adjusted in the spring and the fall

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2006-05-21T09:03:00.000-05:00

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Bike Helmets

2006-05-20T13:18:00.000-05:00

Do you wear a helmet when you bicycle with your child? Why not?

You're just as prone to head injuries as they if you fall (probably more if you ride it as often as I do).

And children need examples. They don't learn well using the axiom: "Do as I say, not as I do".

So, wear a helmet, set an example and protect your head.

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Walking the Field

2006-05-14T10:14:00.000-05:00

A good idea before the first ball game of the day at a field is to have a coach or parent walk the field, whatever the spot, and look for litter that can be damaging. People often carelessly throw garbage onto the field while walking across it which can injure players. I've found pieces of glass, sticks/pencils, etc. It also gives you a chance to check for new holes dug by animals which can twist an ankle if a players steps into it.

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Wear a cup

2006-04-20T16:10:00.000-05:00

Probably not the most popular topic to discuss but just what: baseballs sometimes collide with areas of the body that are a little more sensitive than others(in boys, that is).

And when kids start playing at ages 8-9, you've got some power hitters, pitchers who don't have a lot of control and many kids just don't have the required reaction time at this age.

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Athletics and Mouthguards

2006-04-14T08:20:00.000-05:00

Thousands of dollars are spent each year on shin guards, wrist pads,
athletic cups and other sports gear to protect athletes from harm. But with
the weather warming for spring, one of the most important body parts often
remains exposed to traumatic injury: the mouth. In support of National
Facial Protection Month, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
urges all athletic directors, coaches and parents to enforce mouth guard
use and facial protection during sports to prevent knocked out, or avulsed,
teeth.

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Child Identification Program (CHIP)

2006-03-04T13:14:00.000-05:00

We've been offline for a while and now it's time to back on the ball. Look for regular posts and we invite to send in your own.

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CHIP is a program that every parent should avail themselves of. It consists of collecting data that can be used by law enforcement to locate and identify children if they get lost or are abducted.

There are several components:

1) Toothprint - the child bites into a softened wafer-like material. In doing so they leave an impression of their teeth and saliva/DNA, which can be used by scent tracing tracking dogs and law enforement for identification.

2) Video - a brief video is taken to capture a child's speaking habits, appearance, and mannerisms.

3) Fingerprints - fingerprints are the oldest and reliable methods of identification

Sponsored by the Freemasons, 15 states have adapted this program. It is endorsed by many law enforement agencies, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and several state dental societies and teaching groups.

For more information including contacts to set up an event in your area, CLICK HERE.

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If Your Child Is Being Bullied

2005-09-07T20:12:00.000-05:00

If you learn your child is being bullied, you may immediately want to protect your child and confront the aggressor. You may feel embarrassed and want your child to toughen up, to get in there and fight back. You may feel helpless yourself. None of these responses are helpful.
Get as much information as you can about what has happened. Avoid blaming anyone, including the bullying child or children. Look at your own child's behavior and style of interacting. Ask yourself what you know about your child and how you can turn the immediate situation around.
If you are going to get in touch with the parents of a bullying child, remember that they will probably feel defensive. Keep in mind that your goal is to have a safe and nurturing environment for all of the children, not to escalate an already difficult situation. (For tips on talking to parents of bullies, see The Safe Child Book.)
For your own children, there are several steps you can take.
• discuss alternatives to responding to bullies.
• don't react, walk away, get help if pursued
• agree with the bully, saying "You're right." and walking away.
• be assertive.
Role-play - just as in prevention of child abuse, role-play is what makes the skills real. Actually walk through situations and have your child practice different responses. Discuss prevention techniques such as staying with other kids. Do not get involved with bullies in any kind of interchange. Don't take it personally, it's really the bullies problems that are causing the situation, not you.
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School Is Back In Session:

2005-09-06T21:16:00.000-05:00

PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY!!!!

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Stranger Safety DVD

2005-09-01T20:35:00.000-05:00

Julie Clark, founder of The Baby Einstein Company, and John Walsh, host of America’s Most Wanted, have created The Safe Side to give parents simple, fun and interesting ways to discuss difficult topics with their children. Stranger Safety is a laugh-out-loud video that kids will love watching again and again. As they watch, important safety tips are presented by Safe Side Superchick, the zany lead character, in ways kids can understand and remember. Following The Safe Side credo – Smart. Cool. Safe. – children are empowered to make good decisions in potentially harmful situations. The Safe Side creative team includes Julie, John, production members from the Spy Kids movies and an upbeat, danceable theme song by Gary Greene of Hootie and the Blowfish, all of whom are parents of young children.

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Traveling Safety Tips for Children

2005-05-20T13:55:00.000-05:00

What is the best way to travel with children? What about safety seats? Valuable information is available by Clicking Here at Safety Tips for Children sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation.

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Weight Training for Children

2005-05-19T13:42:00.000-05:00

When is it safe for children to begin weight or resistence training? There are several good articles on this in recent issues of Boy's Life.

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Outdoor Clothing

2005-05-18T13:37:00.000-05:00

Our scout den went hiking several weekends ago and what kind of clothing did I make sure my child and I wore?

The brightest colors we could find. A bright red T-shirt for my son and an equally loud yellow shirt I received for coaching.

I wanted for my son or, for that matter, any member of the den, to locate me and I wanted to be able so see them through the foliage.

This is not the time for camouflage.

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Babyproofing your house

2005-05-15T20:38:00.000-05:00

Some excellent tips on babyproofing your house courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians can be found by Clicking Here.

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Counterfeit Drugs - An Alert from the FDA

2005-05-12T08:02:00.000-05:00

On May 10 2005, the FDA issued a warning about the sale of counterfeit versions of Lipitor, Viagra, and an unapproved product allegedly promoted as "generic Evista" to US consumers at pharmacies in Mexican border towns.

"Consumers who have any of these counterfeit products should not use them and should contact their healthcare provider immediately," officials note. The FDA is warning that prescription drugs purchased in foreign countries are not regulated by the FDA. The drugs "do not carry the same FDA assurances of safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality as drugs purchased within the US," officials stress.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT DRUGS CAN BE SUBMITTED TO THE FDA AT
"Report Illegal Drugs"

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Recalled Children Folding Chairs

2005-05-10T21:35:00.000-05:00

A brand of children's chairs have been recalled. There is a faulty locking mechanism that has caused them to close without notice, injuring and even amputating some childrens' fingers.

Click on Recalled Children's Chairs for more information.

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Car Seat Safety

2005-05-09T20:53:00.000-05:00

Probably one of the most useful sites I've ever found. It allows you to plug a zip and finda location that will check for proper installation of your childs' safety seat. Click on Car Seat Safety

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Broken Links

2005-05-08T21:45:00.000-05:00

One job that becomes more difficult as a blog matures and grows in length is maintaining the validity of the links. Whenever we link to an article/site we anticipate that that destination article will around for a while. Some are up at their web address for less than anticipated. For that reason, sometimes when you click on an article link you'll get the dreaded "Cannot find this page" or there is a chance that you'll be pointed to something that has absolutely nothing to do with children. For that reason we ask 1) for your understanding if you can't find what you're looking for and 2) send me an email if a link is "broken" and I'll remove that reference.

Thanks for your help

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