Safe Kids North Shore

Safe Kids North Shore Safe Kids North Shore and the Grand Traverse Region Injury Prevention Network are proudly led by Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department

Safe Kids Worldwide is a global network of organizations dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with practical and proven resources to protect kids from unintentional injuries, the number one cause of death to children in the United States. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and every one of these tragedies is preventable. Safe Kids works with an extensive network of more than 600 coalitions in the U.S. and in more than 20 countries to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, poisonings and more. Since 1988, Safe Kids has helped reduce the U.S. childhood death rate from unintentional injury by 55 percent. Working together, we can do much more for kids everywhere.

Back-to-school season has arrived! (Don’t worry, it felt fast to us, too.) If your kids are walking to school this year,...
09/02/2025

Back-to-school season has arrived! (Don’t worry, it felt fast to us, too.)

If your kids are walking to school this year, please take a few minutes to cover some tips on how to stay safe:

👀 Remind kids to always look left, right, and left again before crossing the street, and keep looking until they’re safely on the other side.

📱Teach kids to put phones, headphones, and devices down while crossing the street; it’s especially important to reinforce this message with teenagers.

🚸Use sidewalks or paths whenever possible and cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as you can.

It's Child Passenger Safety Month! In 2021, more than a third of children (under 13) who died while riding in passenger ...
09/01/2025

It's Child Passenger Safety Month! In 2021, more than a third of children (under 13) who died while riding in passenger vehicles were unrestrained. We're here to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to choose and use the right seat, every ride, every time.

Keep an eye out for more info coming soon on our Saturday Car Seat Check event hosted by Williams Chevrolet Honda Kia and Safe Kids North Shore on Sept. 20 from 9-12!

08/29/2025

Outdoor grilling is popular throughout the year. Learn how to be careful around the grill to prevent fires, burns, and property damage.

Swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other open water poses hazards you won’t find in a swimming pool. These tips can ...
08/28/2025

Swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other open water poses hazards you won’t find in a swimming pool.

These tips can help kids stay safe:

• Use designated swimming and recreational areas whenever possible. There are usually signs posted regarding hazards and lifeguard schedules.

• Be aware of “hidden hazards” like uneven surfaces, rip currents, and undertows, which can make swimming or playing in open water dangerous even for experienced swimmers. And talk to your kids about them.

• When entering unfamiliar water, it’s always best to enter feet first and swim in slowly. Encourage your kids to ease into the water before heading out too deep and to be extra aware of their surroundings.

• When kids are in open water, make sure they agree to swim with a partner every time. It’s a good rule for when they’re just hanging out or playing in the surf as well.

• Consider a life jacket. Beach time is the perfect time to fit your kids with a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, which is a quick, easy way to help your kids stay safe and to help you worry less so the whole family can have fun.

08/27/2025

: As the school year kicks off, social media will light up with proud parents posting first-day photos. Before you hit "post," remember to protect your child's privacy. Avoid sharing any personal information such as:

· School names or locations
· Grade levels or ages
· Teacher names or classroom
· Physical details like height or weight
· Personal clues (e.g., answers to security questions)

08/27/2025

As we get ready to head to school this year, it's important to remember that school readiness goes beyond having the right supplies; it also includes mental health and substance use prevention.

SAMHSA provides resources to support the well-being of students and families at samhsa.gov/school-health.

08/19/2025

Get your little ones ready for school! ✏️ All children starting kindergarten must have their hearing and vision tested before starting school.

Parents, schedule your appointments today with us and check it off the list by calling 231-995-6134 or visiting our website www.gtcountymi.gov/632/Hearing-Vision-Screening. ✔️

Record breaking summer temperatures mean kids are at greater risk for heatstroke! When a car’s internal temperature can ...
08/13/2025

Record breaking summer temperatures mean kids are at greater risk for heatstroke! When a car’s internal temperature can rise by 19 degrees in just 10 minutes, it’s never a good idea to leave your child in the car alone. Be sure to double-check the back seat before you leave!

Parenting is more than just loving your child and being a guiding hand. It’s the work that goes into creating a happy an...
07/27/2025

Parenting is more than just loving your child and being a guiding hand. It’s the work that goes into creating a happy and safe environment for them to grow. Today, we celebrate parents who are doing everything they can to keep their children safe and hope that our resources can make that job a little easier!

07/21/2025

RECALL: Bestway, Intex Recreation Corp and Polygroup Reclutamiento recall five million above ground pools 48 inches and taller that have compression straps running on the outside of the pool legs that may create a foothold, allowing a child access to the pool, posing a drowning hazard. Nine deaths reported. Get a repair. CONTACT: Bestway at 844-593-4003 or online at https://BWrecallsupport.expertinquiry.com, Intex at 800-549-8829 or online at www.Intexcorp.com/recall, Polygroup at 888-621-4137 or online at https://polygrouprecall.com.

CPSC believes that nine children between the ages of 22 months and 3 years old have drowned after gaining access to the pools via the footholds. The incidents occurred in California, Texas, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin and Missouri between 2007 and 2022.

CPSC is also aware of three other incidents in 2011 and 2012 where children who gained access to the recalled pools were reported to have previously used the compression strap to gain entry to the pool.

Full recall details: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Bestway-Intex-and-Polygroup-Recall-Certain-Above-Ground-Pools-48-Inches-and-Taller-Due-to-Drowning-Hazard-Nine-Deaths-Reported-Five-Million-Pools-Sold-Since-2002

Don't miss our next car seat event! Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to make an appointment today!
07/14/2025

Don't miss our next car seat event! Call 231-947-3000 ext. 1234 to make an appointment today!

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