Each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital
emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground
equipment. Use this simple checklist to help make sure your
school playground is a safe place to play. These action steps
will show how parents and students can help be a part of a
school's effort to create an orderly, respectful environment.
Too many of our young people are caught up in conflicts every
day that they do not know how to manage -- teasing, jealousy,
and physical aggression. Teaching youth how to manage conflict
in a productive way can help reduce incidents of violent
behavior. Like most parents, you probably have rules for how
your children should deal with strangers, and how far from home
they're allowed to travel. It's important to make similar rules
for your children's Internet use and to be aware of their online
activities. Family involvement is important. Are you doing your
best to help with homework, improve test-taking, & support your
gifted child? Also, learn what to do whe