Summer should be filled with adventure, fun, and memories—but it can also be one of the busiest seasons for pediatric trauma injuries. In this episode of Patience in Progress, Shel and Mel sit down for an eye-opening conversation about the real-life accidents and injuries that bring children to the trauma unit every summer. Drawing from years of experience as a pediatric neuro trauma nurse, Shel shares powerful stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical safety tips every parent should know.

From helmets and e-bikes to ATV safety, drowning prevention, window falls, gun safety, and recognizing the signs of a serious head injury, this episode is packed with information that could help prevent a tragedy and protect the children you love most.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, caregiver, or simply someone who spends time around children, this conversation offers valuable insights into how quickly accidents can happen, and the simple steps that can make all the difference.