Child Safety

Child Safety: A Pediatric Guide for Parents, Teachers, Nurses, and Caregivers calls upon the knowledge of expert pediatricians to empower those who care for children. Adults responsible for a child’s health and safety have a variety of concerns that continue throughout the child’s development. This pediatric guide covers topics ranging from basic child safety in the home to the timely issue of terrorism.A parental review board read Child Safety to ensure that the information is pertinent and accessible to a diverse range of caregivers. Readers can quickly access safety information using tables and checklists designed to highlight important points. When it comes to the safety of a child, there is no time to lose.This thorough and affordable resource gives parents and caregivers the most important tool for combating safety and health risks: information. Child Safety equips parents, teachers, nurses, and others with the information they need to protect our children.Topics discussed include:Techniques for preventing children from smoking as well as ways to help them quitHow parents, teachers, and caregivers should discuss terrorism with childrenSpecific signs to look for if a child or adolescent appears to be depressedSafety tips for children surfing the InternetInformation on what to do in emergency medical situationsMethods of disciplining childrenProcesses for selecting safe, appropriate childcare settings and providers