CSN Blog

resourceThis page displays all Children’s Safety Network’s (CSN) Blog, where CSN staff and guest bloggers discuss current child safety issues. The views in these posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the position of the CSN.

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This article was originally published by Education Development Center (EDC) on edc.org. In 2020, there were nearly 3,400 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States. SUID includes sudden infant death…

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High school is a time when many adolescents begin to explore the world of dating. These first romantic relationships are developmentally significant as they can help adolescents build the interpersonal and resilience…

people sitting at table with their laptops open

Data-driven approaches are critical to guide child safety efforts. They are useful when you are deciding where to focus resources, the most appropriate program, monitoring progress, and demonstrating to funders and…

firearm lockbox keypad

Just as two of our nation’s major public health concerns– tobacco use and motor vehicle crashes– were once thought to be unchangeable parts of the culture – using a multi-faceted public health approach, firearm injuries…

girl in a fire fighter suit

As we kick off the summer season, families enjoy more outdoor activities such as camping, cookouts, and outdoor celebrations that we want to keep safe and fun. While deaths and nonfatal injuries from fires and burns…

Female adult sitting on sofa speaking with a younger female

Mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety, and previous suicide attempts are common risk factors in youth suicide; while access to mental health services serves as a protective factor against youth…

children facing a water source wearing boots

Twenty percent of Americans, one in five, live in rural areas according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Rural areas are found in every region and corner of the country and make up 97% of land in the…

Increased stress and isolation, more time online, and limited availability for adult monitoring during the COVID-19 global pandemic create a ripe context for youth cyberbullying – defined by the Centers for Disease…

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in every corner of society – injury and violence prevention (IVP) has not escaped this disruption. At the Children’s Safety Network (CSN) we have been working closely…

Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas often referred to as the “invisible killer.” It is released whenever we burn fuels such as gasoline, wood, natural gas, and oil. This gas can build up…

What is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)? ​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ([CDC], 2018), sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) refers to: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)…

This article originally appeared on edc.org: http://www.edc.org/how-child-drowning-can-be-prevented For many families, summer fun means trips to the beach, pool, or waterpark. But with statistics showing that…

It can be hard for pre-teens and teens to know when a dating relationship is unhealthy. How can someone know what is “normal” in a relationship if they haven’t been in one before? When does “teenage drama” turn into…

In 2015, injuries caused 13,363 deaths in U.S. children and adolescents aged 0-19. In addition, injuries were responsible for 200,225 hospitalizations* and almost 7.7 million emergency department (ED) visits in this…

It’s that time of the year again. With so many new toys on the market, it’s easy for parents to forget toy safety in the rush to finish holiday shopping. The good news is that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…