Why children are vulnerable to poisoning Children are not simply smaller adults when it comes to poisoning risk. Their developmental stage, body size, behavior, and physiology all matter. Infants and toddlers investigate the world with their mouths, imitate adult routines,…

Why children’s sports injuries need a prevention plan Sports are supposed to help children grow, not make families fearful. A prevention plan does not remove all risk; it creates layers of protection so children can move, compete, and learn safely.…

Why sports safety matters in childhood Children are not simply smaller adults. Their bones, growth plates, neuromuscular control, thermoregulation, attention span, and risk perception are still developing. A safety plan that works for an adult recreational athlete may not adequately…

Understanding what bullying is Bullying is typically defined as intentional aggressive behavior that is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, and involves a power imbalance. The imbalance may be physical strength, age, popularity, social status, access to embarrassing…

Understanding what bullying is Bullying is typically defined as unwanted aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and is repeated or likely to be repeated. The power difference may involve physical size, social status, popularity, age, disability,…

Understanding bullying as a child safety issue Bullying is more than ordinary conflict. Conflict usually occurs between children with relatively equal social power and may be resolved through communication, repair, and boundaries. Bullying involves harmful behavior that is repeated or…

Why age-based safety works Children are not simply smaller adults. Their injury risk is shaped by neurodevelopment, body proportions, mobility, language comprehension, and executive function. An infant has a large head relative to the body and limited ability to reposition…

Why home safety changes as children grow Children’s injury risk is closely linked to neurodevelopment. An infant may be vulnerable to suffocation, unsafe sleep surfaces, falls from furniture, and burns from hot liquids held by an adult. A crawling baby…

Why online safety is a child health issue Online safety belongs in child health because digital life can influence neurodevelopment, sleep, emotional regulation, peer attachment, body image, sexual boundaries, and exposure to violence or exploitation. A child’s brain is still…

Start with calm, concrete safety messages Children absorb not only the words adults say but also the emotional tone behind them. When teaching personal safety, aim for a calm, matter-of-fact style. A frightened or angry delivery can unintentionally teach a…