Click here to visit the new home of ParentDish!

Hot on HuffPost Parents:

 
 

Health & Safety: Teens

TheLatest

Safe Kids USA and Johnson & Johnson to Air Webcast on Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 25th 2011

Watch Video Related to Children's Sports Injuries
Johnson & Johnson are sponsoring a webcast May 2 at 12 p.m., to educate parents of ...Panel will discuss preventable sports injuries in children.
0 COMMENTS

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Apr 15th 2011

There are several steps to take to keep your child safe online. Credit: Getty Images So, you're thinking of setting ...At any age, parents should always preview sites, determining if they provide age-appropriate games.
2 COMMENTS

Teenage Driving Study Reveals Why Teens Cause Accidents

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 13th 2011

Watch a video on safety tips for teenage driving.
Surprise, surprise! Why more teens get into accidents. Credit: Getty Images Pop ...Inexperience and immaturity causes more teen car crashes than alcohol or reckless driving.
1 COMMENTS

A 10-Minute Cardiac Test Could Save Children's Lives

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 23rd 2011

Researchers suggest parents add an electrocardiogram to their children's medical checkups as a precaution. Credit: Getty Images Heart ...Potentially fatal heart conditions often go undetected.
-1 COMMENTS

Food Allergies More Likely in First-Born Children, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 22nd 2011

Watch A Related Video to This Article
First-borns are more likely to be allergic to certain foods, a new study says. Credit: Getty ...Your big sister may pick on you, but at least she's allergic to peanuts.
1 COMMENTS

Public Health Insurance is Confusing to Parents

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 18th 2011

Watch A Related Video to This Article
Many parents don't know they qualify for health care assistance. Credit: Corbis If Oregon is ...Parents confused over children's health insurance status.
1 COMMENTS

Vaccine Exemptions for Religious Reasons May Face Stricter Guidelines in N.J.

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 16th 2011

Watch A Related Video to This Article
New Jersey laws may be getting stricter with regard to religious exemption from required vaccines. ...Religious vaccine exemptions may face stricter guidelines in New Jersey.
4 COMMENTS

Teen Athlete Deaths Revive Debate on Heart Screenings

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Mar 14th 2011

Classmates say goodbye to Wes Leonard at a basketball game the day after his funeral. Credit: Dennis R.J. Geppert, The Holland ...About 50 to 100 sudden deaths occur among athletes in middle school, high school and college every year.
18 COMMENTS

FollowUs

Flickr RSS

TheTalkies

More Recent Questions: