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Local Teen creates BLM Trivia App to Raise Awareness ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, MIHIR HEDA, saw a need for more Black Lives Matter information. “During this time of the Black Lives Matter movement, I have learned a lot about black history that I have never learned before. My eyes have been opened to the injustices that are going on today and I think that this awareness needs to be spread all around,” Heda said. Heda created the BLM Trivia app that raises awareness for the Black Lives Matter Movement. The user answers a series of questions which will teach the user more about the important history of African Americans in the United States. For more information: https://apps.apple. com/us/app/blm-trivia/id1519519458#seeall/reviews
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Parents Press | October 2020
ediatric emergency departments across the country are seeing an uptick in incidences involving children who have become ill after ingesting products such as candies, chocolates, sours and “gummies” containing THC. One recent case at involved gummies that were packaged to look nearly identical to a leading brand of children’s vitamins. At least several children have been treated at the hospital over the past few weeks. “Children often can’t tell the difference between a food product laced with THC and one without,” said Mark Waltzman, MD, Chair of
Pediatrics. “Edibles laced with THC and intended for adult consumption with adult dosages, have a greater clinical impact on children based on their smaller size due to the child’s larger ‘volume of distribution.’” “Even a small amount of THC in a youngster can have a profound effect, leading to lethargy, hallucinations and the inability to arouse a child,” Waltzman said. Waltzman reminds families to be vigilant when it comes to candy and other edibles that their children might possess or that is lying around the house and is easily accessible. What may appear to be candy, may be a cannabis product.
Childproofing Your Home Barbara DiGirolamo, Injury Prevention Coordinator
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ome is where the heart is, but for children, it can also be where the danger is if we don’t take the proper precautions. The best way to discover whether your house is child proof is to get on their level. By this I mean, crawl around the floor, walk around at their height, and see what you can touch or get into. • Install locks or latches on any cabinets that contain household cleaning products, medications or heavy objects that could be a danger to your child • Plugs should be covered and cords should not be lying around for children to grab • If you have stairs in your home, there should be gates at the top and bottom • Large objects like TV’s and dressers should be secured to the wall with furniture straps to avoid them pulling them onto themselves and all sharp corners should be covered • Toys should be checked to ensure that batteries and electrical connections are not visible or have the ability to be removed by your child • Keep furniture away from windows and install window guards or locks to prevent falls from windows The bathroom is also a critical place for potential injury. By following these simple steps, you can prevent serious injury:
The best way to discover whether your house is child proof is to get on their level... crawl around the floor...walk around at their height, and see what you can touch or get into. • Keep the bathroom door closed when not in use • Install a toilet lock to prevent your child from climbing or falling inside • To prevent burns or scalds, your water temperature shouldn’t be any higher than 120 degrees • Install a heat alert anti slip bath mat • Keep medication and cleaning products up and away or in a locked cabinet Your home is the most comforting place for your children, with these tips, it will also be the safest!
