Coral Springs, FL - On a Saturday afternoon, parents begin entering the waiting room to Pediatric Associates' Coral Spings office. Many of the parents have newborn infants with them, while others are counting down the days to the miracle of life. As the parents and parents-to-be wait patiently in the waiting room, several medical assistants begin bringing equipment into the waiting area, although it is not the kind of equipment you would typically imagine in a pediatrician's office. Instead, the staff are loading CPR manikins into the room and waiting to begin educating their clients on the basics of CPR for children and infants.
As summer vacations come to an end, students across the country are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings, safety may not be the first subject that springs to mind. The American Red Cross encourages parents to take time to talk with their children about safety before school starts.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 24 million students nationwide start their school day with a trip on the school bus. Although NHTSA reports that riding on a school bus is nearly eight times safer than riding in a passenger vehicle, an average of 11 school-aged pedestrians are killed by school transportation vehicles each year. Whether they walk, ride the bus or travel by car, teach your kids these few tips to ensure they get to and from school safely.
Babysitter’s Training has been newly revised by the American Red Cross with input from youth just like you. The course is fun and fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video, role-plays and lively discussions.
You’ll learn to be the best babysitter on the block. Plus, you’ll gain the confidence to make smart decisions and stay safe in any babysitting situation.
You’ll learn how to:
Supervise children and infants
Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding
Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys
Handle bedtime and discipline issues
Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries
Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns, cuts and bee stings
Many of the parents have newborn infants with them, while others are counting down the days to the miracle of life. As the parents and parents-to-be wait patiently in the waiting room, several medical assistants begin bringing equipment into the waiting area, although it is not the kind of equipment you would typically imagine in a pediatrician's office. Instead, the staff are loading CPR manikins into the room and waiting to begin educating their clients on the basics of CPR for children and infants.
As summer vacations come to an end, students across the country are readying themselves for the start of a new school year. With all of the excitement this time brings, safety may not be the first subject that springs to mind. The American Red Cross encourages parents to take time to talk with their children about safety before school starts.
