Douglas A. Bernstein, 1973. Too many things to do Yard work or outside home maintenance Property, investment or taxes Crime Physical appearance Trying to develop effective ways of dealing with these hassles can lead to a real reduction in daily stress and lead to real payoffs in physical health. 250,000 children suffer bicycle related injuries every year. No one can predict where a fall from a bike will occur. Children need to wear helmets everywhere they ride, no matter how close to home.
Oversized bikes are especially dangerous.
The top of child's inseam should be above the crossbar, so that a child can stand above the crossbar with feet firmly on the ground. Size a girl to a bike by using the same size boy's bike. Not have children ride a two-wheeled bike until age 5 or 6. Wear a helmet yourself. Kids learn best by observing you.