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Playground and Sports Safety

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.

Safety Tips: Running

Running is a good way to stay in shape, but injuries can be common, and runners should always be aware of their surroundings. These tips can help keep runners safe.

Safety Tips: Skateboarding

Skateboarding is undeniably cool, but it's also easy for riders to get hurt. Keep it safe with these safety tips.

Safety Tips: Skiing

Skiing is fun but also has some very real dangers. Follow these safety tips to stay safe on the slopes.

Safety Tips: Sledding

Sledding is a lot of fun, but can also cause injuries, some of them pretty serious. To keep your kids safe while sledding, make sure they follow these safety tips.

Safety Tips: Snowboarding

Snowboarding is a great way to have fun and get exercise during cold winter months but injuries do happen. Follow these safety tips to stay safe on the slopes.

Safety Tips: Soccer

Soccer is easy to learn and great exercise. But it's also a contact sport, and injuries are bound to happen. These safety tips can help players avoid mishaps.

Safety Tips: Tennis

Injuries in tennis are rare, but it's good to follow these safety tips.

Safety Tips: Volleyball

Volleyball is a fun team sport, but injuries can happen. To keep things as safe as possible while playing volleyball, follow these tips.