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• Safe Toys and Gifts

  Keep your little ones safe during playtime with these helpful toy safety tips from Lurie Children's Patient and Family Education Team.

• Teens and Underage Drinking FAQ for Parents

  Underage drinking is dangerous and can have long-lasting effects. Our pediatric expert discusses substance abuse prevention and offers tips for parents and caregivers on how to talk about alcohol with teens and adolescents. 

• Summer Safety Tips for Kids

  Warm, sunny days are perfect for outside activities the entire family can enjoy. But without the right protection, the sun can be harmful. Here are some safety tips to stay happy and healthy in the summertime. 

• Bike and Helmet Safety for Kids

  When the right safety precautions aren't taken, bike accidents can cause unintentional injuries or even death.

• 4th of July Safety Tips for Kids

  Emergency Room physician Elizabeth Powell, MD, provides tips to keep your kids safe on the Fourth of July, including firework and burn safety.

• Lurie Children’s Pediatric Eye Specialists: Using Fireworks ‘Not Worth the Risk’

  Our pediatric eye specialists say families should be aware of the possible dangers from fireworks to the eyes. 

• Water Safety Tips

  Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children one to four years of age. 

• Prevent Hot Car Deaths in Babies & Children

  Find out a few easy steps you can take to prevent hot vehicle-related injury or even death.

• How to Recognize Child Abuse in Young Children

  The bruising clinical decision rule known as TEN-4-FACESp can help recognize when a child is being abused.

• Talking to Teens about Alcohol for Prom and Graduation

  With graduation and prom coming up, talking to teens about alcohol can be a good time for parents to discuss this difficult topic with their kids. 

• Further Regulations on E-cigarettes Needed

  Recent national surveys show a plateauing or slight decrease in teen e-cigarette use, but we are still seeing epidemic levels of youth use. 

• Safely Returning to Sports

  Our pediatric orthopedic specialists have a message for young people and their parents: please return to activity safely. 

• Safe Medication Disposal Guide

  Learn how to properly and safely dispose of medication including methods and locations to prevent accidental exposure or environmental harm.

• Beaches, Babies, and Burns

  When we think of burns at the beach, we generally associate them with the sun. However, Teri Coha, APN, has been treating children every summer for severe burns.

• How to Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer

  Summer is long-anticipated in the eyes of children. When it finally arrives, it's up to adults to help do what they can to pave the way for a safe summer.

• A Dermatologist’s Guide to Safe Fun in the Sun

  Dr. Wagner explains the effects of the sun on skin and answers some commonly asked questions about what sunscreens are best to use for infants and children.