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News You Can Use April 2012
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Dear Supporter,
 In celebration of National Safe Kids Week in the U.S. and throughout the summer, Safe Kids coalitions and chapters, with support from our Founding Sponsor, Johnson & Johnson, are hosting sports safety clinics for parents and coaches to keep kids healthy and active in sports. This newsletter also brings you tips and useful information that will show you how to keep kids safe at outdoor play, with teams, at the playground and on bikes.
Want to get involved? Like us on Facebook, find a coalition near you, and learn more about the great work of Safe Kids coalitions in the U.S. and member countries around the world.
Let’s make every week Safe Kids Week!
Kate Carr
President and CEO
Safe Kids Worldwide
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Coach Kids to Fewer Injuries
Being a part of a team and playing sports can help build children’s self-esteem, social skills and physical fitness, but common misperceptions often result in injuries, dehydration, concussions or worse. Many sports-related injuries are preventable. Our Sports Safety Guide can help you coach your kids to fewer injuries, and Safe Kids coalitions and chapters across the country are hosting events to help parents and coaches better understand the simple steps to take to help young athletes avoid getting hurt. Find an event near you!
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National Playground Safety Week, April 23-27
When the weather is nice outside, kids can spend many happy hours at the local playground. Do you know what to look for to make sure your playground is safe? Sometimes the risks aren't obvious. National Playground Safety Week is a good time to focus on your children's outdoor play environments. Learn more.
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May is Bike Safety Month
Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage. but do you know how to teach your children to ride safely? A bicycle helmet is the single most effective bike safety device available, but does your child’s helmet fit properly? Learn more about bike safety, and on May 9, celebrate National Bike to School Day with Safe Kids.
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A World of Safety Information
Twenty countries outside of the United States make up the members of the Safe Kids Worldwide network. Health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers work together to protect children on six continents. Want to know more?
Like Safe Kids Worldwide on Facebook to receive news and information about child safety from around the world. Help us reach our goal of 1,000 likes by July 1, 2012! |
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Safe Kids In Your Community: Local Coalition Events
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Safe Kids Around The World: Thailand
In July 2009, Safe Kids Worldwide partnered with the Child Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Center (CSIP) to establish Safe Kids Thailand. CSIP is a nonprofit hospital-based organization that promotes child safety through their Safe Schools, Walk This Way and Safety Helmet for Motorbikes programs.
According to the WHO and UNICEF, what is the leading cause of injury death to children in Thailand?
- Falls
- Poisoning
- Drowning
- Road Traffic Injuries
- Burns
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