When Parents Should or Shouldn’t Take Their Child to the ER

Children think they are invincible. They are constantly taking risks that many times result in injuries. When an injury does occur, parents wonder whether it is serious enough to take the child to the hospital or whether they can safely treat the injury at home....

Injuries from Backpacks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that every year more than 14,000 children are treated for backpack injuries and approximately 5,000 children are seen specifically in the emergency room for such injuries. Heavy backpacks can not only cause back...

Sports Injuries Need Adequate Time to Heal

Children many times are too eager to get back on the playing field following a sports injury. Coaches may also put a child back in the game before he or she is physically ready. It is up to parents, then, to make sure enough time has passed for the injury to heal...