Topics pertinent to the season or the news are presented. This information campaign is part of a joint effort by the Centers for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, South Carolina DHEC and others to educate parents. A group like the Preschool Club is a perfect place to give these updates. Another serious suggestion given by the pediatrician team is that parents should realize that everything has risks. If your child wants a trampoline, weigh the pros and cons of getting one.
Nothing is completely safe, and preventive care is essential.
Accidents are one of the main causes of death in children age 12 and under. Another sobering thought is that shootings and violence often harm children and other innocent victims. At Richland Memorial, we see a couple of children every week who are wounded by guns. Many parents have behavioral questions, understandably so because of the stresses of everyday life, says Taylor. The hectic nature of parents' schedules today make it hard to follow consistent discipline, so necessary in creating desirable behavior.