Teaching Teens to Drive: Tips From CHOP Experts
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These tips from the experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Research Institute can help you teach your teen how to avoid accidents.
Injury Prevention Program News and Updates
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CHOP Study Demonstrates How to Collect True Impact Incidents from Head Impact Sensors in Youth Sports
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Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives.
Fireworks and Sparklers: The Risks to Children Are Real
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Over 12,000 fireworks injuries were treated in emergency rooms in 2017. Find out how you can keep your child safe.
Car Seat Safety Do’s and Don’ts
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Find out how to correctly install and use a car safety seat and when to move your child from one type of seat to another.
Playground Injuries Prevention Tips
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CHOP injury prevention expert provides advice for parents on reducing the risk of playground injuries.
A Perfect 10 Winter Sports Safety Tips
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Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Here's our expert's advice on how to protect your family from common winter sports injuries.
Keep Your Young Child Safe from Falls
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Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, and are responsible for half of childhood traumatic brain injuries. Find practical tips for reducing the risk of falls for children of different ages.
Getting to and from School: The Real Safety Risk
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If your child walks to school or rides a bus, this is a time to teach or remind your child about important safety rules.
Goal: No More Injured Kids
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Preventing injuries to children and youth is the focus of two complementary programs at Children’s Hospital: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program.
Making Summer Camp Accessible for All Kids
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CHOP employees volunteer at various summer camps, including a residential outdoor camp for children with cardiac conditions, led by CHOP cardiologist Brian Hanna, MD, PhD.