Closed head injuries occur when a child either experiences a hard blow to the head, or when a child falls, and the brain rocks against the inside of the skull repeatedly. Some of the most common ways children sustain closed head injuries include: falls; sports accidents; and car accidents. In general, accidents at the [...]
Learning to ride a bike is a hallmark of childhood years in America. Perhaps we can all remember the first time we learned to ride our bike without training wheels, or grabbed the handle bars of our first 10-speed bicycle. What should also be a part of those memories is picking up a helmet every [...]
It’s easy to tell if your child’s helmet fits them correctly. This is because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides step-by-step instructions so you can feel confident when you send your kids off to play, whether they’re on bikes or roller blades. Bike helmets are one of the easiest ways to prevent pediatric brain [...]
Children are the most valuable part of our society, and the most vulnerable. Kids love to engage in sports and other physical and outdoor activities, but every joy has its price and sometimes even innocent actions can put children’s lives in danger. Biking is one of the most fun activities for children. Seeing your little one [...]