A GIFT OF SAFETY: Prioritizing Children's Brain Health This Holiday Season
As a concerned parent and advocate for children's safety, I want to share some important information with you all. As we celebrate the holiday season and think about gifts for our kids, let's also think about their safety and well-being. I've been thinking a lot about youth sports and the potential risks of head injuries. Contact sports like hockey, rugby, soccer, martial arts, wrestling, football, boxing, and lacrosse can carry risks of head/brain injury. Let's prioritize our children's safety and well-being, especially when it comes to activities that involve head trauma.
Our children are so precious:
Kids just want to have fun and play. They just don't understand the risks. So, it's really up to us as adults, to ensure their safety and protect them from harm. Let's make informed decisions that prioritize their health and well-being, even if it means having tough conversations or making difficult choices. Let's work together to educate our friends, family, and community about protecting children's brain health.
Did you know that children's brains are more vulnerable to injury due to their developing skulls and brains? Repeated blows to the head, even if not severe enough to cause a concussion, can still cause damage to the brain. This damage can lead to long-term effects on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development.
As a parent, it's natural to want the best for our kids, and that includes keeping them safe. I want to encourage you to prioritize your child's (or grandchildren's) safety and well-being. Especially when it comes to sports or activities that could involve head trauma. Let's work together to create a safer environment for our kids to thrive. Once they're injured, unfortunately, that can't always be reversed.
If you're considering enrolling your child in a contact sport, I encourage you to do your research and talk to your child's doctor or a medical professional. Let's make informed decisions that prioritize our children's health and safety.
Let's spread love and awareness this holiday season!
Our children are so precious:
Kids just want to have fun and play. They just don't understand the risks. So, it's really up to us as adults, to ensure their safety and protect them from harm. Let's make informed decisions that prioritize their health and well-being, even if it means having tough conversations or making difficult choices. Let's work together to educate our friends, family, and community about protecting children's brain health.
Did you know that children's brains are more vulnerable to injury due to their developing skulls and brains? Repeated blows to the head, even if not severe enough to cause a concussion, can still cause damage to the brain. This damage can lead to long-term effects on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development.
As a parent, it's natural to want the best for our kids, and that includes keeping them safe. I want to encourage you to prioritize your child's (or grandchildren's) safety and well-being. Especially when it comes to sports or activities that could involve head trauma. Let's work together to create a safer environment for our kids to thrive. Once they're injured, unfortunately, that can't always be reversed.
If you're considering enrolling your child in a contact sport, I encourage you to do your research and talk to your child's doctor or a medical professional. Let's make informed decisions that prioritize our children's health and safety.
Let's spread love and awareness this holiday season!
