Our state, Florida, has had the nation’s third-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses. More than 115,000 people in Florida lived with HIV in 2017, about 12.5 percent of all cases in the entire United States, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And if that’s not bad enough, about[...]
School is out and summer is finally in full swing. Whether your plans include backyard barbecues and road trips or bike rides and beach vacations, we’ve got some tips to help parents keep kids safe while they have fun in the sun. Travel Safety Tips Buckling up on every[...]
Teen pregnancy is on the decline in our nation, but there’s still plenty of girls having babies in our community. In fact, the United States continues to have one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the developed world. BRIDGES is focusing on the issue of teen pregnancy during[...]
There’s a simple saying: “Use your head, wear a helmet.” It is the single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death from bicycle crashes. Find the Right Helmet Fit Make sure your child has the right size helmet and wears it every time when riding, skating[...]
It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month in April – a time of year when we at BRIDGES promote awareness about the dangers of child abuse as well as steps that can be taken to prevent it in our communities. Keep in mind: child abuse can happen in any family and in any neighborhood.[...]
From the moment your baby starts to crawl, the world is a magical place filled with new adventures and discoveries. From a child’s perspective, everything is a potential mountain to climb (that giant bookshelf), obstacle to overcome (those pesky stairs) or mysterious place to investigate (anywhere beyond the safety gate).[...]
We’re focusing on nutrition in March. Believe it or not, it’s easier than you think to start eating healthy! All you need to do is take small steps each week to improve your nutrition and move toward a healthier you. The smallest of changes can make a big difference to[...]
Every home should have a carbon monoxide alarm. That’s because most of us have fuel-powered devices in or near our homes – including our cars, heating appliances, portable generators, and water heaters. And if any of those machines are left on for long periods of time or if they are[...]
Children are curious by nature, and it makes sense that they would be even more curious when it comes to medication. Many medications look and taste like candy. While it’s important to encourage our kids to explore and discover new things, when it comes to medication, we want to be[...]
We often think that bullying happens only at school. That assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Many children, in fact, are bullied before they ever walk into a school — they are bullied every day by parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other loved-ones and friends. As parents, we play[...]
