PCG Kids Summertime

Staying Safe in the Summer Sun

It’s that time of year again: beach trips, pool days and fun in the sun. Enjoying the longer days together as a family, outdoors, is one of this season’s greatest pastimes. While soaking up the extra time together make sure you stay mindful of the effects the sun can cause without proper sun protection. Just…

Keeping Kids Safe Online

Keeping Kids Safe Online

The Internet can be a great tool. It’s often where we turn for entertainment, shopping, learning, and keeping up with friends. But, the Internet can also be a scary place for kids. Our children are faced with a whole new set of dangers that older generations never had to deal with the availability of online…

Car Seats Save Lives

Car Seats Save Lives

Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of death in children? The importance of making sure your child rides safely in a vehicle cannot be overstated. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “Every 32 seconds in 2017, one child under the age of 13 in a passenger vehicle was involved…

September is Baby Safety Month

Keeping Babies Safe: Baby Safety Month

Each September, the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) sponsors a Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the safe and proper ways to use products at different stages.  Baby Proofing  The JPMA recommends baby-proofing your home well before the baby comes so you can add baby safety gadgets to your registry or purchase…

Pool Safety Summer 2018 Pediatric Care Group

Staying Safe at the Pool

Swimming pools are perfect for long, hot summer days. They’re a perfect way to help your kids cool down and escape those summer rays. Yet, swimming pools can also be dangerous and potentially life-threatening to your family. Keep in mind these safety tips while splashing around the swimming pool this summer. Always be present: Never…

Safety First Pediatric Care Group

National Safety Month

Summer has arrived and school is almost out. Prime vacation and family time are right around the corner! This summer, we encourage you and your family to keep safety top of mind, wherever you go. June is National Safety Month, and now is the perfect time to understand the threats we face every day, what…

Safety at the Beach

As a parent, beach time can seem more daunting than relaxing. You need to gather all the supplies, the buckets, the shovels, extra clothes, snacks, and of course, sunscreen.  When you are taking your children to the ocean, you are on full-time duty to ensure that they stay safe. Here are some safety tips to…

Your Guide to Concussion Management

Concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries are typically caused by impact to the head, or by the severe, sudden shaking of the body. They are very common among child athletes and active children. Unfortunately, when concussions occur, they create biochemical processes in the brain tissue making the brain vulnerable to long-term injury, unless proper treatment…

Halloween Safety

Chances are, your child is brimming with excitement at the prospect of trick-or-treating this year. However, it is important to consider safety during this festive time. Below are some great tips from the CDC to help ease your mind this Halloween season, whether you and your children are trick-or-treating or hosting a party. Trick-or-Treating Swords, knives, and…