Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Dr. Howard Smith Reports

By Howard G. Smith MD, AMHealth & Fitness
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Dr. Howard Smith Reports episodes

  • Preventing Childhood Drownings

    Vidcast: https://youtu.be/tuTQifoAHhg

    With the coming of ever warmer weather, the news here is bad news.  At least 1000 children perish due to preventable drownings every year, and accidental drowning is the single leading cause of injury-related death for kids 1 to 4 years of age.  These tragedies occur because naturally-curious kids gain unexpected access to water.  Those children also at a high risk of drowning are teens who tend to be overconfident about their swimming skills.

    These drownings are all preventable, and the American Academy of Pediatrics reminds parents about a few simple rules:

    • Teach your child to swim after the first birthday if your pediatrician agrees he or she is developmentally ready.
    • Never leave children alone or with another child near any water: pools, bathtubs, spas, or any open water including toilets.
    • When infants and toddlers are around water, an adult who is a good swimmer should be within arm’s reach.
    • An adult with lifesaving skills should supervise teen swimming.

    Drownings can occur in an instant!  Keep vigilant and keep your kids safe and alive.

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendations-to-Prevent-Drowning-in-Children.aspx

    #Drowning #parentin #infants #toddlers #teens #swimming #bathrooms #pools

    2 min
  • Preventing Childhood Drownings

    Vidcast: https://youtu.be/tuTQifoAHhg

    With the coming of ever warmer weather, the news here is bad news.  At least 1000 children perish due to preventable drownings every year, and accidental drowning is the single leading cause of injury-related death for kids 1 to 4 years of age.  These tragedies occur because naturally-curious kids gain unexpected access to water.  Those children also at a high risk of drowning are teens who tend to be overconfident about their swimming skills.

    These drownings are all preventable, and the American Academy of Pediatrics reminds parents about a few simple rules:

    • Teach your child to swim after the first birthday if your pediatrician agrees he or she is developmentally ready.
    • Never leave children alone or with another child near any water: pools, bathtubs, spas, or any open water including toilets.
    • When infants and toddlers are around water, an adult who is a good swimmer should be within arm’s reach.
    • An adult with lifesaving skills should supervise teen swimming.

    Drownings can occur in an instant!  Keep vigilant and keep your kids safe and alive.

    https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/Pages/AAP-Updates-Recommendations-to-Prevent-Drowning-in-Children.aspx

    #Drowning #parentin #infants #toddlers #teens #swimming #bathrooms #pools

    2 min
  • Bullies Beget Bullies - Reprise

    Vidcast: https://youtu.be/VKTvqhKr668

    Published in October, 2018

    There is no known gene for bullying, and studies show that it is a behavior learned often by imitation. 

    #Parenting #bullying #bully #imitation

    2 min
  • Bullies Beget Bullies - Reprise

    Vidcast: https://youtu.be/VKTvqhKr668

    Published in October, 2018

    There is no known gene for bullying, and studies show that it is a behavior learned often by imitation. 

    #Parenting #bullying #bully #imitation

    2 min

About Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 35 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical…