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What does the AAP's revised Child Passenger Safety policy mean for parents and state legislation? ... According to Safe Kids Worldwide, the American Academy of Pediatrics still supports state laws that require children to ride rear-facing until age 2. The latest CPS Express newsletter also offers tips for talking with parents about the AAP updates. See the newsletter here. And, please note that Safe Ride News is currently taking pre-orders for the 2019 Latch Manual.
For up-to-date CPS educational materials from I'm Safe, click here.
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When can my child walk to school alone? ... The AAP recommends that children walk to school with an adult until about fifth grade, or around age 10. The Academy also advises that children "need to learn to be safe pedestrians before they can be safe bicyclists." Read more here.
Help drivers see kids with these new, high visibility LED arm bands from I'm Safe.
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Can a beanie protect your head as well as a helmet? ... A medical engineering student in Australia has developed a beanie that is soft and flexible, yet lined with a material that becomes rock hard when struck. As development and testing continue, the helmet could eventually be an answer for those who object to helmets based on comfort, fit or ease of use. Read more here.
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National Institutes of Health supports research into the health impacts of hurricanes ... NIH is providing approximately $3 million to fund research into "hurricane-related psychosocial stressors, such as grief, separation from home and loved ones, loss of income, and limited access to medical care, which can result in immediate health impacts." Read more here.
If you are looking for ways to help victims of Hurricane Michael, the New York Times offers a variety of options. Learn more here.
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) could significantly reduce passenger-vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities ... The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety synthesized existing research on the potential safety benefits of selected ADAS technologies. Their findings indicate that combined, there is potential for these systems to prevent an estimated 40% of all passenger-vehicle crashes, 37% of passenger-vehicle related injuries, and 29% of all fatalities involving passenger vehicles. Read more here.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration (NHTSA) materials for Halloween and Teen Driver Safety Week ... Complimentary resources from NHTSA for Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-27) are available here. Resources for the Buzzed Driving Halloween Campaign can be found here. Many of these materials are available in both English and Spanish. |
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More high school athletes are avoiding football due to concussion risks ... An Arizona survey suggests that more youths are reconsidering whether or not to play football because they fear concussions. The National Federation of High School Associations has reported a two percent decline in football participation. Read more here.
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Are teens worried about how much time they spend on their cell phones? Fifty-four percent of teens ages 13-17 said they spend too much time on their smart phones in a recent Pew Research Center survey. However, fifty-six percent reported feeling lonely, upset or anxious in the absence of their cell phones. Read more here.
One way to discourage cell phone use while driving is to promote the habit of "bagging" the phone in the car. See the new cell phone bags that can feature your safety messaging.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes action to address youth e-cigarette use ... In September, the FDA launched "The Real Cost" e-cigarette prevention program which targets about 10.7 million youth ages 12-17 who have used e-cigarettes or are open to trying them. The campaign complements the aggressive steps the FDA is taking to prohibit the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to minors. Read more here.
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Daily use of marijuana is at an all-time high for young adults who do not attend college.... The National Institute on Drug Abuse announced the results of the latest survey monitoring substance use trends among teens as they transition to adulthood. They found that "daily, or near daily, marijuana use is now nearly three times as high among non-college young adults" compared to those who are in college. Read more here.
Take advantage of I'm Safe Marijuana-Impaired Driving Prevention materials to raise awareness of the dangers of driving high or stoned. |
