2013
May 20: One in ten teens using “study drugs,” but are parents paying attention?
Feb 18: How to select a child’s doctor? Parents prefer grapevine to online
Jan 23: Parents numb to misuse of narcotic pain medicines by youth?
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: "Topics in Brief: Prescription Drug Abuse"
- CDC: "Prescription Drug Overdose: State Laws"
2012
Dec 10: Parents loud and clear: Test teens and tweens for hearing loss, too
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery: Children’s Hearing Health
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: It’s a Noisy Planet
Nov 19: Public supports expanded Internet safety requirements to protect kids
- CommonSenseMedia.org: "Parents' Guide to Protecting Kids' Privacy Online"
- Internet Safety at KidsHealth.org
- University of Michigan "Your Child": Internet Safety
Sep 17: Bullying: When should schools take action?
Aug 20: Top 10 child health concerns: Exercise, obesity & smoking lead list
- Not enough exercise
- Childhood obesity
- Smoking and tobacco use
- Drug abuse
- Bullying
- Stress
- Alcohol abuse
- Teen pregnancy
- Internet safety
- Child abuse and neglect
Apr 16: Nearly 1 in 4 grandparents store prescription medicines where children can easily find them
- Safe Kids USA: Poison Prevention Fact Sheet
- National Capital Poison Center: For Kids, By Kids
- CDC.gov: Protect the Ones You Love - Poisonings
Mar 20: For youth sexting: Public supports education, not criminal charges
- National Crime Prevention Council - Sexting: How Parents Can Keep their Kids Safe (.pdf)
- Cyberbullying Research Center - Sexting: A Brief Guide for Educators and Parents (.pdf)
- ConnectSafely.org: Tips to Prevent Sexting
- Education.com: Is Your Child Sexting? What Parents Need to Know
Feb 22: Too much of a good thing? Kids in low-income families drink more juice than recommended
Jan 24: School obesity programs may promote worrisome eating behaviors and physical activity in kids
- ANAD: Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- National Institute of Mental Health: Eating Disorders
- U-M Your Child Topics: Eating Disorders
2011
Dec 12: Silent risk: Most parents and teens not talking about noise-induced hearing loss
Nov 8: Many infants at risk in unsafe sleep settings
- American Academy of Pediatrics: AAP Expands Guidelines for Infant Sleep Safety and SIDS Risk Reduction (PDF)
- CDC.gov: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Initiative
- National SUID/SIDS Resource Center
- FirstCandle.org
- TomorrowsChildMI.org
Oct 24: Many young children off to a poor start with dental health
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Oral Health
- American Dental Association: Statement on Early Childhood Caries
- UofMHealth.org Health Library: Basic Dental Care for Infants & Children
Sep 19: Parents turning car seats to face forward too early
- SeatCheck.org
- National Highway Traffic Safety Association: Child Safety
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Sep 12: Parents say, "Other teens drink and use marijuana, but my kids don't"
- Partnership for a Drug-Free America
- University of Michigan Health Library: Teen Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Aug 15: Drug abuse now equals childhood obesity as top health concern for kids
- Childhood obesity
- Drug abuse
- Smoking and tobacco use
- Teen pregnancy
- Bullying
- Internet safety
- Stress
- Alcohol abuse
- Driving accidents
- Sexting
Jul 25: Most parents unaware of medical research opportunities for their kids
Jun 20: Few parents enforce shower-before-pool rules that prevent illness from water parks
May 9: Bariatric surgery for adolescents: how young is too young?
Apr 18: Parents want more physical activity at school for kids
- UofMHealth.org Health Library: Physical Activity for Children and Teens
- First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign
Mar 14: Parents want explanations, not scare tactics, from the media about children's health
Feb 14: Despite warnings, parents continue to use cough & cold medicines for young kids
Jan 6: Strong public support for innovative programs to prevent teen pregnancy
- The Guttmacher Policy Review - New Pregnancy Assistance Fund Under Health Care Reform: An Analysis
- The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy (PDF)
2010
Nov 8: Gun shy? 14 million parents have never talked gun safety with their kids
Gun safety resources for parents:
- U-M Your Child: Gun Safety for Kids and Youth
- KidsAndGuns.org
- NRA Headquarters: Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program
Gun safety resources for kids:
Aug 16: Top 10 health concerns for kids: obesity, stress, teen pregnancy worsening
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity
- Monitoring the Future: National Results on Adolescent Drug Use, 2009 (PDF)
Jun 14: Concussions in school sports: parents ill-prepared for role in reducing kid’s risks
Apr 15: Most parents opt for talking with misbehaving kids
Mar 17: Unaware of laws, many parents not using booster seats for older children
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Booster Seat Recommendation form the U-M Transportation Research Institute
Feb 8: Parent concerns hinder national H1N1 immunization efforts
Jan 20: School support lacking for emotional, behavioral issues, say parents
- American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement: School-Based Mental Health Services
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Children's Mental Health in Primary Care
2009
Dec 14: In the age of 'sexting', parents weigh options to block inappropriate content
Nov 19: Internet predators, privacy and porn concern parents
2008
Oct 20: Knowledge key to support for embryonic stem cell research
- U-M Stem Cell Research
- U-M Life Sciences Institute
- UMHS Newsroom: Five things you should know about stem cell research
Jun 9: Summer safety for 'tweens' home alone