Injury prevention CLT

01/13/2023

Charlotte Fire Department is offering free fire extinguisher training on Saturday Feb 18, 2023. Please see images for more information.

01/31/2022

Did you know that deep breathing is a great way to lower stress in the body? When we take deep, intentional breaths, it allows our brain to calm down and relax. Our brain then sends the message throughout our bodies. Take a minute to be still and breathe.

01/30/2022

End Human Trafficking!

01/29/2022

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, but awareness should not stop at the end of the month. Keep raising awareness!!

01/28/2022

Hey you, YOU ARE AMAZING! Today is National Compliment Day, take the opportunity to spread kindness and lift up others around you. Make someone smile today.

01/27/2022

Parents, you matter! Studies show that teens with parents who have strong parental warmth and effective communication skills are more likely to succeed in life than teens with less involved or communicative parents. Here are a few tips to help you along the journey when raising healthy teens.

Find the best parenting tips for teens, including diet and nutrition, sleep and safety, and other health concerns specific to your child’s age.

01/26/2022

There are three main types of driving distractions: Manual, Visual and Cognitive. Manual distractions take your hands away from the wheel, visual distractions take your eyes away from the road, and cognitive distractions take your mind away from the moment. Texting involves all three. Be safe. Don’t text and drive.

01/25/2022

The cold of winter brings along beautiful snow covered grounds and an endless supply of winter activities, but can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. Here are a few tips to let you enjoy the fun without freezing in the cold. Take a look at this winter safety whiteboard for key safety messages to keep you and your children safe in the cold.

01/24/2022

Social media usage can affect the developing brain. When pictures or posts get likes, it activates the brain’s reward region, which is very sensitive during the teenage years. Do you know how to navigate social media in a healthy way? There are ways that you can be safe online:

Teens face a lot of uphill battles from cyber bullying to s*x. Here are some of the biggest issues teens experience today, and how you can help.

01/23/2022

According to the IIHS, distracted driving is responsible for more than 58% of teen crashes. The fatal crash rate for teens is three times greater than for drivers age 20 and older. Protect yourself and others - Put your phones down and your guard up when driving.

01/22/2022

Watch this video on advice for the new young driver and the main cause of car crashes.

Advice for the new young driver. Amusing video outlining the 3 main causes of accidents on the roads today, tips on how to avoid them, remain safe on the roa...

01/21/2022

During the pandemic, it is important that kids stay safe as they may be spending more time at home. Check out these important safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.