Safety tips for outdoor sports and play OUTDOOR GEAR HELMET Helmets need to be SPORTS SPECIFIC. A bike helmet is not appropriate to be worn skiing. Your ski or snowboard helmet should be professional fitted at a ski center. Your child’s goggles should be tried on at the same time to ensure a proper fit with both pieces of equipment. For sledding a ski or snowboard helmet is preferred but a bike helmet is acceptable. For ice skating, a ski, snowboard or bike helmet is ... [Read More]
Sports
Bike Safety
Keeping Your Family Safe While Biking Head Injuries Head injuries can happen and can be serious if the bike is moving at a high speed or involves a car. If the child is not awake, call 911 immediately. If the child is awake, assess the child to see if they need emergency services. You will also want to watch out for any cuts that may require attention or any signs of concussion like headache, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, and confusion. Abdominal Injuries Abdominal injuries can ... [Read More]
Sports and School-Age Children
As children get into first grade and beyond, it is kind of a miracle when you see them already performing and competing in sports. It is at this point that a child’s attention span and their ability to focus on a task of skill is getting a nice awakening. Sports and activities with inherent skills force a child’s brain to learn at a rapid pace. There is split-second decision-making, and this helps in the maturation of transitional skills. Practicing Eye-Hand Coordination Most sports, ... [Read More]