SafeKids Washington – Every day, kids get hurt having fun – riding their bikes, playing sports, playing on the playground with friends……
In this series, we explore important practical tips for parents to keep kids safe with training modules and learning resources for parents, caregivers, and youth.
Washington State Safe Kids Coalition is a network of local community coalitions and partners serving counties across the state to prevent concussions, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related injuries, to include the number one killer and injury in children - unintentional injury. Connect with local coalitions for safety and prevention awareness efforts, such as helmet and life jacket distribution, traffic, and pedestrian safety, and more.
Hey skaters, bikers, and wheeled sports enthusiasts. . . protecting your brain during any risky activities – like bike riding, skateboarding, and scootering – is so important. Even the best of us can crash sometimes. Watch the video above to learn more about wheeled sports concussions.
Open Your Eyes to Distracted Driving
Driving is generally an important part of one’s independence and lifestyle. We may drive so frequently that we take our driving skills for granted and we forget how dangerous driving can be!
1 out of 8 drivers will be in a crash because of distracted driving?
Other vehicles on the road, bad weather, car trouble, loud music, passengers, text messages, GPS – the distractions are never ending!
Additional Resources:
Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC)
Together we get there (WTSC)
Juntos por un camino mas seguro (juntosllegamos.com) - Spanish
- HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Concussion Training | CDC Injury Center
- Training for Coaches
- Training for School professionals
- Training for Athletic trainers
- Training for Healthcare providers
- Videos on Concussion safety
Learning with the Melons Concussion Awareness Now in Injury Advocacy
CrashCourse – Teach Aid’s latest health education initiative, educates youth on the prevention and treatment of concussions.