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London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
18 hours ago

Mother and child die after 'getting into difficulty' in water at west London park

A mother and her young son died after an incident in the River Brent at Elthorne Park, Ealing.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
18 hours ago

Mother and child die after 'getting into difficulty' in water at west London park

A mother and her young son died after an incident in the River Brent at Elthorne Park, Ealing.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 hour ago

How to Protect Teens' Mental Health for Life

Teen brain development significantly influences lifelong mental health, and structured parenting can support healthy reward systems and social development.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Texas agency finds Camp Mystic emergency plan insufficient, risks not opening for summer

"Camp Mystic is carefully reviewing the notice from DSHS and we are working closely with DSHS through the appropriate process to address the areas outlined. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our campers."
Austin
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Man, woman found dead Sunday in Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Police and firefighters first went to the southern end of Aquatic Park shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday after a caller reported a possible dead person in a car.
East Bay (California)
#water-safety
SF parents
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)

Water Safety Fair offers fun activities and safety tips for families to promote safety in and around water.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Friends of teen who drowned in Grand Canal could not untie lifebuoy as they tried to rescue him, inquest hears

SF parents
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Water Safety Fair at Coast Guard Station Golden Gate (Sausalito)

Water Safety Fair offers fun activities and safety tips for families to promote safety in and around water.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

Friends of teen who drowned in Grand Canal could not untie lifebuoy as they tried to rescue him, inquest hears

Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Fitness influencer drowns during swimming portion of Ironman Texas

Mara Flavia Souza Araujo, a Brazilian fitness influencer, drowned during the swimming portion of an Ironman event in Texas.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Dangers coming from inside the house - Harvard Gazette

John D. Spengler's research significantly advanced indoor air quality awareness and led to smoking bans on airplanes and improved childhood asthma understanding.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

Safe Learning 101 Program Supports Schools in Strengthening Campus Security

Security 101 launched Safe Learning 101 to enhance K-12 school safety through expert consulting and intelligent design before incidents occur.
Snowboarding
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. teens rescued from near the top of Mount Washington

Two teenagers were rescued from Mount Washington after experiencing harsh weather and one reported leg pain.
#parenting
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Would You Leave Your 15-Year-Old Home Alone All Weekend?

Determining when to leave a teenager home alone for an extended period can be challenging for parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Would You Leave Your 15-Year-Old Home Alone All Weekend?

Determining when to leave a teenager home alone for an extended period can be challenging for parents.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Kids Were Having a Great Time at My Brother's House. Then We Learned What They Were Doing There.

An 8-year-old and a 10-year-old playing unsupervised in a front yard is considered acceptable by some parents.
#suicide-prevention
fromFortune
2 days ago
Mental health

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

Mental health
fromFortune
2 days ago

Young adult suicide rate down 11% over 2.5 years of new 988 mental health crisis hotline | Fortune

The 988 mental health crisis hotline has contributed to a significant reduction in suicide deaths among U.S. teens and young adults.
#child-safety
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

4-year-old survives 7-story fall from Worcester apartment building

A 4-year-old boy is in stable condition after falling from a seventh-floor window.
#drowning
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Five-Year-Old Drowns In Lake Shasta

A five-year-old boy drowned in Lake Shasta while not wearing a life preserver.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket

A 5-year-old drowned in Shasta Lake after entering without a life jacket, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
California

California man drowns in Colorado River while trying to recover his hat

California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Five-Year-Old Drowns In Lake Shasta

A five-year-old boy drowned in Lake Shasta while not wearing a life preserver.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

5-year-old dies after entering Shasta Lake without a life jacket

A 5-year-old drowned in Shasta Lake after entering without a life jacket, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Two People Found Dead Inside Car at Berkeley's Aquatic Park

Two individuals were found dead in a car in West Berkeley, with indications of possible overdoses.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Two Boats Crash During High School Fishing Competition In Delta, Injuring Six

Six people were injured in a boat collision during a high school fishing tournament in Contra Costa County.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens

Increased social media use among adolescents can negatively impact mental health, particularly when combined with developmental vulnerabilities and engagement-maximizing algorithms.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Kid Spent Two Weeks With Her Dad. Then I Found Out What He Was Letting Her Do.

Co-parenting involves respecting each other's rules and focusing on safety measures for children's activities.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

PSA: Don't Walk on Frozen Lakes in April - SnowBrains

Visitors are ignoring warnings and walking on melting lakes in the Alps, leading to rescues and hospitalizations.
California
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Body of 17-year-old recovered from American River in Placer County

A 17-year-old's body was recovered from the American River after he jumped in and did not resurface.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district

A disabled boy nearly drowned at school due to staff negligence, leading to a lawsuit against the Ontario-Montclair School District.
San Francisco
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Bikini-clad swimmer breaks silence after rescuers found her clinging to San Francisco cliffside

A swimmer was rescued after being swept out to sea and clinging to a cliff in San Francisco.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Use Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Talk With Your Teen

Sexual assault is never the victim's fault, and alcohol consumption increases the risk of such incidents among teens.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Body of missing Holy Cross student recovered in Connecticut lake

A 20-year-old College of Holy Cross student drowned after a canoe accident on Lake Hayward, with his body recovered following a multi-day search.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

His last gift': father dies saving two of his children from drowning off Florida coast

His last gift to me was returning my children alive. I'm not really sure how to go on ever again, I guess second by second.
SF parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

'Stop climbing' Brooklyn park tower, sister urges local teens after brother's fatal fall

"Stop climbing that (tower). You're not cool. I know it's fun. It looks cool. It feels cool. But stop. You're not Superman. You're not invincible. You can't survive. You need to know your own limits. There's more to life than adrenaline rushes."
Brooklyn
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Woman rescued from San Francisco cliff had been swept away while swimming: SFFD

A woman swimming at Kelly's Cove was rescued after being pulled away by currents and getting stuck on rocks.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Teen injured in shooting at Dockweiler Beach

He told police he had been in the area of lifeguard tower 55 on the 11400 block of Vista Del Mar around 7:20 p.m. Saturday when a confrontation broke out near him and he heard a gunshot. Moments later, he realized he had been shot, according to Eisenman.
Los Angeles
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

A Bournemouth University student died from Meningitis B in October 2025, prompting her parents to urge vaccination awareness and government reconsideration of meningitis vaccination policies.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Parents Need to Know About Mental Health Crisis Care

Calling 911 for mental health crises can be fatal, especially for Black and disabled children, highlighting the need for alternative solutions.
#missing-person
NYC parents
fromFox News
1 month ago

Long Island teen who vanished after trip to NYC found dead in Brooklyn waters

A 15-year-old Long Island boy who disappeared after saying he was meeting someone from Roblox was found dead in Brooklyn waters two months later, though police found no criminal activity connected to his disappearance.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

19-year-old missing after swimming in California river during heat wave

A 19-year-old man went missing while swimming in the Truckee River and was later found deceased after a multiday search effort.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Missing St. James teen Thomas Medlin found dead in waters off Brooklyn, police say

Thomas Medlin, a 15-year-old St. James teen missing since January 9, was found deceased in Brooklyn waters; surveillance footage captured him on Manhattan Bridge before a splash was recorded.
NYC parents
fromFox News
1 month ago

Long Island teen who vanished after trip to NYC found dead in Brooklyn waters

A 15-year-old Long Island boy who disappeared after saying he was meeting someone from Roblox was found dead in Brooklyn waters two months later, though police found no criminal activity connected to his disappearance.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

19-year-old missing after swimming in California river during heat wave

A 19-year-old man went missing while swimming in the Truckee River and was later found deceased after a multiday search effort.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Missing St. James teen Thomas Medlin found dead in waters off Brooklyn, police say

Thomas Medlin, a 15-year-old St. James teen missing since January 9, was found deceased in Brooklyn waters; surveillance footage captured him on Manhattan Bridge before a splash was recorded.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
#parenting-advice
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son and His Friends Made a Gross Bet. I'm Livid.

Parents should address immature sexual attitudes in 13-year-olds through open dialogue rather than isolating them from peers or involving other families.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Let My Daughter Go to a Sleepover. Then I Found Out What They Did There. How Could I Let This Happen?

Parents cannot anticipate every risk at sleepovers, but unexpected incidents provide opportunities for meaningful conversations about safety and decision-making with children.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Son and His Friends Made a Gross Bet. I'm Livid.

Parents should address immature sexual attitudes in 13-year-olds through open dialogue rather than isolating them from peers or involving other families.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Let My Daughter Go to a Sleepover. Then I Found Out What They Did There. How Could I Let This Happen?

Parents cannot anticipate every risk at sleepovers, but unexpected incidents provide opportunities for meaningful conversations about safety and decision-making with children.
Skiing
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

An 8-year old's terrifying fall from ski lift reignites an old debate

An 8-year-old boy fell 30 feet from a ski lift near Lake Tahoe, prompting helicopter evacuation. Ski lift falls remain rare but fuel anxiety among novice skiers, with safety bar usage varying between mandatory European resorts and optional U.S. resorts.
SF parents
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Dramatic video shows hero surf instructor rescue drowning girl

A surf instructor saved a drowning girl and her father from a riptide at a Southern California beach.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Beachgoers May Want to Steer Clear of Teen Beach Takeover' Parties Happening in Alameda

Unsanctioned beach parties in Alameda featuring water balloon and gun fights attract hundreds of teens, creating public safety concerns including fights, accidents, and potential weapon misidentification.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'They were just screaming.' Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas

"They were just screaming, telling me to help them," Cheyenne Hangaman told The Associated Press. "And I watched all of them struggle, struggle to stay above the water. I watched all of them fight."
US news
fromQNS
2 months ago

Firefighters rescue two boys from pond in Springfield Park after one fell through the ice: FDNY - QNS

About halfway out onto the ice, the ice gave way, and I went into the water," the probie said. "It was definitely cold, but I mean all I really had thoughts of was getting to this kid, because regardless of if I was cold or not, he was even colder. I just knew I had to get out there. I had to secure him so he doesn't go underwater.
New York City
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People on top of people': Sydneysiders flock to netted beaches and ocean pools after shark attacks

Wylie's Baths capped entry as unprecedented crowds flocked to netted ocean pools after multiple shark attacks, displacing regular open-water swimmers.
#parental-controls
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content

fromEngadget
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Instagram will alert parents if teens repeatedly search for suicide or self-harm content

World news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea

A 13-year-old boy swam about 4 km through rough seas to alert authorities, enabling rescue of his stranded mother and siblings.
New York City
fromAol
2 months ago

Teen Who Fell Down a 50-Foot Bridge Shaft Was Participating in a Social Media Challenge, Police Say

A 16-year-old fell 50 feet down a Queensboro Bridge shaft during an alleged social-media challenge; FDNY rescued him and he was hospitalized in critical condition.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An amazing feat': how was 13-year-old Austin Appelbee able to swim for four hours to save his family?

Teenager swam 4km and ran 2km to summon help after family were swept offshore; fight-or-flight responses can enable extraordinary human endurance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Happy, healthy' girl tragically drowned in pool on family holiday

Eleven-year-old Francesca Blease drowned in a hotel children's pool while unsupervised; bystanders performed CPR but she died after severe brain hypoxia.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Youth Suicide Rates Decline, Risks Remain

The number of suicides per 100,000 young people ages 10 to 24 declined by nearly 12 percent, from 11 to 9.7, between 2021 and 2024. The decrease was driven largely by reductions among young men, whose suicide levels fell by nearly 15 percent, while suicides among young women declined by about 2 percent.
Mental health
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

East Bay man dies in Marin water emergency

A 30-year-old Oakland resident died in a water emergency at Point Reyes National Seashore's North Beach on Sunday after being found 100 feet offshore.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Talk to Kids About the Bad Stuff

Direct, honest communication with children about difficult events reduces fear and anxiety while building trust and understanding.
California
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

Surfer, lifeguard rescue young bodyboarder from pounding surf at Santa Cruz County beach

A teenage bodyboarder was rescued from powerful rip currents at Manresa State Beach by a local surfer and a lifeguard.
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

12-year-old California soccer player dies after collapse

A 12-year-old soccer player collapsed and died after practice in San Bernardino with no known medical history, cause of death pending investigation.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 months ago

Ski academy rocked as 'multiple' Tahoe avalanche deaths linked to youth school parents

An avalanche on Castle Peak killed at least eight people, including multiple Sugar Bowl Academy members, left one missing, and prompted a large rescue operation.
#teen-mental-health
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
2 months ago

California teen loses hand, suffers severe burns when fireworks device explodes

A 15-year-old boy suffered severe burns to his chest and face and lost his right hand when a fireworks device detonated in his hand in Oceanside Thursday, officials said. The teen suffered the injuries, including the traumatic amputation of his hand, when the device blew up shortly before 9 a.m. on North Horne Street near Civic Center Drive, near the Walmart parking lot, police said.
California
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Ask Scary Mommy: How Do I Balance "It's Safe to Tell Me" With Consequences?

Promise unconditional help in emergencies and never punish a teen for calling for help; punishment will prevent life‑saving calls.
Mental health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Instagram will alert parents if their kids search for self-harm topics

Instagram will alert parents when teens repeatedly search for self-harm or suicide-related terms, launching next week in select countries for opted-in users.
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