The 2011 Idaho Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed 23% of Idaho high school students reported being bullied on school grounds in the past 12 months. As a result of that data, the Start Strong Idaho team partnered with The Flicks Theatre in Boise to encourage a community dialogue about potential solutions to bullying. The [...]
National Playground Safety Week is April 23-27. Falls are the number one cause of injury on playgrounds. Playgrounds need to be properly designed, maintained and supervised to be as safe for kids as possible. Check out this video to find out how your children can have a safe playground experience. For more tips on playground [...]
It’s so great that you’ve joined us on “grow,” as we discuss and share important information on health and safety for children and families. As Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital, St. Luke’s is committed to caring for children when they are sick or injured, but we are also working to keep kids out of the hospital as much as possible through prevention, education, and promotion of healthy family lifestyles.
