Norton Healthcare's Parenting With You is the podcast that helps you keep your kids healthy and safe by providing practical, down to earth advice for parents of children of any age, from babies through the teen years.

In this Episode:

Summer Fun and Safety

In this episode, our host, Dr. Erin Frazier speaks with Kinzie Evrard, Coordinator for Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness.

Summer time is the season of fun for many children and families. Unfortunately, it can also prove to be a time of risks, when fun time outdoors (and even indoors) leads to injuries and the occasional visit to the ER.

Listen in as Dr. Frazier speaks with Kinzie Evrard about some great tips and information to help keep everyone safe and healthy while enjoying summer!

Resources were mentioned in this episode:

Links for life jacket education

How to Fit a Life Jacket | Safe Kids Worldwide

2020-05-28_New_Life_Jacket_Labels_and_Icons.pdf

How to Tell If a Life Jacket Is Coast Guard Approved - LegalClarity

Bike helmets

Bike helmet safety| Norton Children's Louisville, Ky.

Bicycle Safety: Fitting a Bicycle Helmet

Car seat information

Car Seat Safety | Norton Children's Louisville, Ky.

Car Seat Help | Norton Children's Louisville, Ky.

About Norton Children's Center for Prevention and Wellness

A healthy kid is a happy kid. Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness provides resources to help you and your child build healthy habits.

Established in 1991, the Office of Child Advocacy of Norton Children's Hospital, now Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness, takes an active leadership role in teaching healthy habits in children, including injury prevention and educating children and their families on healthy lifestyle choices. Advocacy and outreach educational programs are at the heart of the Norton Children's mission.

Norton Children's Prevention & Wellness is funded through donations to the Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. Our efforts are focused around:

· Safety and injury prevention

· Promoting healthy lifestyles

· Key community partnerships

· Government relations

Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness Classes: https://nortonchildrens.com/prevention-wellness/classes-events/

Find a pediatrician go to https://nortonchildrens.com/locations/pediatrician-offices/ or call 502-629-KIDS, option 3.