Pre-teens and teens benefit both physically and mentally from participating in sports. But it can be frustrating to be sidelined with an injury, especially if that injury could have been prevented. Top Safety Tips Before playing organized sports, make sure your child receives a pre-participation...
Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities celebrated the coalitions accomplishments for 2017 at an awards reception at the Garden Hilton Inn located in Rockaway NJ. The community based coalition, which is led by the Trauma Service of Morristown Medical Center works with community leaders to minimize...
Girl Scout Troop 6189 from Riverview Elementary School, took the time to review initiatives they can take to be safer this summer when riding a bicycle, driving in a car, walking and swimming. KJ Feury the coordinator from Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities highlighted some safety devices that...
Kinnelon High School pulled their entire community together to coordinate an very powerful program highlighting errors in judgement and risk taking behavior. Danielle Wysocki the SAD Councelor worked with the students, parents and administrators of Kinnelon High School and the Police, Fire, Resuce...
By now, your kids should know all the basics of bike safety, and hopefully they’ve earned the freedom to explore the neighborhood with their friends and family. It’s still important to reinforce a few tips to keep them safe. Top Safety Tips Helmets We have a simple saying: “Use your head, wear a...