Bicycles, Boards, Outdoors and More Resources
When it comes to your kids' biking, boarding, and outdoor fun, safety's the name of the game! Helmets are like shields, best for protecting heads. Elbow and knee pads? They keep scraped knees at bay. Be you teach them the safety code of the road-traffic signals, pedestrian lanes and clear communication, especially when riding with friends. Before their outdoor adventures, pack their gear: water, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit for those just-in-case moments. Make them visible with bright colors and lights, and most importantly, encourage them to trust their instincts. Safety isn't a buzzkill; it's the secret to endless, worry-free fun!
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- Bicycle safety
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- Broken bones
- Buckle fractures
- Bug bites and stings
- Cold, ice, and snow safety
- Comminuted fractures
- Concussions center
- Drowning prevention
- Fireworks safety
- Frostbite and frostnip
- Greenstick fractures
- Halloween candy hints
- Halloween safety tips
- Helmet safety
- How can I protect my family from ticks?
- How can parents help prevent concussions?
- How to be safe in ice and snow
- How to be safe when you're in the sun
- How to choose the right size bike & helmet: tips for parents
- How to choose & use sunscreen
- How to get your child to wear a bike helmet
- How to handle heat illness
- How to handle sunburn
- How to protect child passengers on adult bikes
- Hurricanes: helping your family be prepared
- In-line skates safety
- Jellyfish stings
- Keeping kids safe from the dangers of hot cars
- Keeping kids safe in cars
- Mosquito-borne diseases
- Outdoor water safety
- Playground safety
- Poison ivy
- Pool safety
- Preventing abductions
- Preventing dog bites
- Ready for a tricycle?
- Safety tips: baseball
- Safety tips: skiing
- Safety tips: sledding
- Safety tips: snowboarding
- Scorpion stings
- Skateboard safety what parents should know
- Skateboarding and in-line skating safety
- Spider bites
- Sports and exercise safety
- Storm stress: helping kids stay calm
- Stress fractures
- Summer safety center
- Sun safety
- Tick bites
- Tick removal: a step-by-step guide
- Tornadoes: helping your family be prepared
- Using insect repellents safely
- Water park safety
- Water safety
- West Nile virus
- What to do about bug bites and stings
- What to do about poison ivy
- What to do about spider bites
- What to do about tick bites
- When and where to get medical care
- Why exercise is wise
- Winter sports: sledding, skiing, snowboarding, skating
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