Sanford Health

Children and Safety

Sanford Children’s is committed to the safety of children. As the community outreach arm of Sanford Children’s, CHILD Services’ staff is able to connect the many resources of Sanford Children’s and the community together to meet the needs of children and families. Through services and information, trained staff are available to assist parents, child care providers and early childhood teachers in obtaining information on children’s safety topics.

To access services contact us at (605) 333-0698 or email childsrv@sanfordhealth.org

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Children and Safety » Services

Family and Friends Adult/Child and Infant CPR 9/9/08
  Designed for people who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones.
Kids Health Website 9/22/08
  Sanford Children's is an education partner with Kids Health.
Project 8 Car Seat Education 9/22/08
  Project 8 is an educational program for parents and guardians in South Dakota.
Toy and Game Lending Library 9/22/08
  The Toy and Game Lending Library, provides age appropriate toys and resources for parents, childcare providers and educators.

Children and Safety » Classes & Events

Responsive Parenting Program Classes 4/25/11
  Responsive Parenting classes are classes for parents with children ages birth to three years old.

Children and Safety » Articles

Bike Safety 7/24/08
  Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family.
Dealing With Bullying 7/24/08
  Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school.
Healthy Habits for TV, Video Games, and the Internet 7/29/08
  No doubt about it - TV, interactive video games, and the Internet can be excellent sources of education and entertainment for kids. But too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects.
Preventing Childhood Drowning 7/24/08
  Always actively supervise children in and around water. Don.t leave, even for a moment.
Preventing Injuries to Child Pedestrians 7/24/08
  Parents are the most important models of proper pedestrian behavior for children.
Preventing Injuries to Children by Toys 7/24/08
  Ensure that children play with age-appropriate toys, as indicated by safety labels.
Preventing Injuries to Children in the Home 7/24/08
  Childproof your home.
Safe Baby Products 7/24/08
  Choosing products for your baby can be confusing, especially with all the new gadgets and features available.
Stop Cyber Bullying Before it Starts 7/24/08
  Youth give many reasons for bullying; as adults, you can help stop cyberbullying by learning why youth cyberbully and by teaching youth how to interact positively in cyberspace.

Children and Safety » Publications

Books Available at the Mutch Women's Health Library 10/21/09
Books Available to Teach Children Safety Habits 10/21/09
Early Childhood Brochures 12/27/11