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National Preparedness Month
September marks National Preparedness Month and Safe Kids Larimer County and partners want you to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster or emergency. Do you have a plan? Do you have a 72-hour kit? What about your pets? There’s a lot to think about and many times disasters happen with very little warning. Don’t get caught unprepared. Check out www.readycolorado.com for resources to keep you, your family, and even your pets safe. Below are some links to checklists you can do with your family.
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Safe Kids, the PEDAL Club of Loveland & The Egg & I Team Up
Help us keep kids safe by providing low-cost helmets to families who can’t afford them. Safe Kids, PEDAL, and The Egg & I are teaming Up to raise money to purchase helmets for kids! Helmets will be available for a $10 donation at the Loveland and College Avenue Egg & I locations on Saturday, September 13. You can also make a donation anytime you dine there this entire week.
Concussion Awareness
Parents: 6 Tips for Protecting Your Child From Sports Concussions
As students return to school, UCLA pediatric neurologist Dr. Christopher Giza, director of the UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, offers seven tips to help parents protect their children from athletic concussions and other brain injuries.
1. Check that your child’s protective sports gear is properly fitted and in good repair.
2. Educate yourself about the common signs of concussion. Make sure your child’s teachers can recognize the symptoms, too.
3. Ask whether your child’s school and team have a concussion policy, including education and assessment for student athletes.
4. Make sure your child’s coach is knowledgeable about concussions and incorporates this understanding into safe practice and competition.
5. Investigate the experience of officials and referees who monitor your child’s sport and team to ensure rules are enforced.
6. Find out whether your child’s school and team keep a certified athletic trainer on staff.
Remember, emphasized Giza, a coach is your child’s sports instructor. Parents should vet their child’s coach the same way they screen their child’s other teachers.
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