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Playground and Sports Safety

  • Is It OK for Kids to Sleep After a Possible Concussion?

    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Knee Injuries

    Knee injuries are common among young athletes. Learn about causes, treatments, and prevention.

  • Playground Safety

    Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.

  • Preventing Children’s Sports Injuries

    Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here’s how to protect your kids.

  • Safety Tips: Golf

    Golf is a generally safe sport, but injuries can happen. Following these tips can help keep golfers safe on the course.

  • Safety Tips: Hockey

    As fun as it is, ice hockey carries a very real risk of injury. To keep your kids as safe as possible, follow these tips.

  • Safety Tips: Ice Skating

    Ice skating is fun but injuries are a risk. Follow these safety tips to learn how to skate safely.

  • Safety Tips: Inline Skating

    Inline skating is good exercise and an excellent off-season training program for hockey and skiing. These tips can keep skaters safe.

  • Safety Tips: Lacrosse

    Lacrosse is a fast-moving, fun sport to play and watch. But injuries are bound to happen. Here’s how players can avoid them.

  • Safety Tips: Pool Swimming

    Swimming is a fun and generally safe sport. Here are some tips.