More than 60 percent of the parents reported that their children initiated a discussion about safety after reading the book. Contents of the new volume, scheduled for publication in spring 1999, will include the youngsters' stories and advice, plus additional safety information from physicians affiliated with Bridgeport, Greenwich and Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. A section on safety tips for parents and children will also be included. According to Dr. Thomas Kennedy, chairman of pediatrics at Bridgeport Hospital, members of the medical staff of the various Yale New Haven Health System entities will participate in reviewing the submissions and adding their own comments to accompany the selected stories. The most important element we will look for is the quality of the child's advice for other youngsters.
Good advice can avert a tragedy.
I Know Better II . It includes stories on topics ranging from bee stings and bicycles, to knife cuts and swimming pool accidents, and all offer the sound advice of a youngster. All contents copyright 2000, Yale New Haven Health. All rights reserved. Comments or suggestions to the site editor .