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In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important to practice social distancing and stay in the house as much as possible to protect ourselves, our families and the health of others. However, we do understand that getting out for a bit to stretch and play is important for children (and adults). As you work to strike that right balance, here are a few simple safety tips to help your kids stay active and injury free.
Healthcare workers are going above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic. These kids want to say, “Thank you.”
As kids have more unstructured time at home, and parents are navigating so many competing priorities, it is challenging to stay focused on everything at once. This is a time when injuries for kids may be on the rise, which can put families at risk during trips to the emergency room and cause a strain on an already overburdened health-care system.
While we are all social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, our homes are not just a place for us to live—they have become our offices, schools and playgrounds. In our last home safety blog, we talked about the importance of keeping all cleaning products and medicines out of reach of children. But home safety does not stop there.
The Questions
I’m a single parent and I know that under normal circumstances it is never OK to leave your child alone in a car. But I was wondering, now with the threat of coronavirus, is it OK for my child to wait in the car while I run into the pharmacy or grocery store to pick up a few things?
Our new infographic shares three tips to keep in mind while kids are at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Our new infographic shares three tips to keep in mind to keep kids safe around cars during the coronavirus pandemic.
Our new infographic shares three tips to keep in mind while walking and biking during the coronavirus pandemic.
Our new checklist shares tips for parents for preventing injuries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Keeping kids safe, room by room.