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Are e-scooters safe for your child? Our pediatric expert explains how they pose serious dangers to children and what safety rules every parent must enforce to keep them out of the emergency room.

It's important for parents and caregivers to know the signs of choking and what to do in an emergency. Our expert answers some common questions about choking in children.

Learn essential tips for tick prevention, how to check and safely remove ticks and when to consult your pediatrician for expert guidance.

Most minor head bumps and bruises won’t cause serious harm, but it is important to watch for signs of more serious injury if your child hits their head.

In this Q&A, Dominique Johnson, Program Coordinator for Unintentional Injury Prevention at the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities, shares how her personal experiences ignited her passion for infant and maternal health.

Learn more about layering and temperature regulation, bedtime warmth and safety, dressing for the car seat, and common mistakes when it comes to bunding babies in the winter.

Though jumping on a trampoline may look like fun, landing wrong can cause serious, permanent injuries. Learn more about if trampolines are safe for kids. 

Learn all about sports phyiscals, including who needs them about them, who needs them and how they keep our kids safe.  

Do your kids know what to do in an emergency at school? Learn how to talk with kids about school safety, from fire drills to medical emergencies.

Shane Rafferty, a technology support specialist at Lurie Children’s, offers guidance on how to go about prioritizing safety for kids who love to game.

A solar eclipse is a spectacular sight. However, experts want to remind everyone not to look directly at the eclipse.

Did you know many common household items can be dangerous for kids? Learn all about common poisonous items, warning signs and what to do in an emergency.