Tag Archives: helmets

Super Bowl Slip Up

The countdown is on–just four more days until the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts face off in Super Bowl XLI. While both teams get settled in Miami, their respective hometowns are making game day preparations of their own–some with more success than others. Yesterday, efforts to honor the NFC Champion Chicago Bears hit a snag—a huge Fiberglass football helmet broke as it was being placed on the head of one of the lion statues that stands guard outside the Art Institute of Chicago. Project managers blame the weather. For those of you who don’t live in the Great Lakes, … Continue reading →

Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts? – Jane Kurtz

The little boy and his mother are off on a long-awaited trip to the zoo. He is so excited, he can’t sit still. “Can we go fast?” asked the boy. “Can’t we blast to the zoo?” “It won’t take long,” said his mom. “Sit still, you bouncy kangaroo.” She buckles him in, prompting him to ask her if they would still wear seatbelts if they were kangaroos. She explains that the kangaroo’s pouch holds the babies tightly so they don’t get jounced around. They arrive at the zoo and the mother rents a tiger-shaped stroller for him to ride in … Continue reading →

Friday Night Lights—A Lesson In Proper Fitting Football Helmets

Our family has turned into a bunch of football fanatics. No, we aren’t glued to the TV all day Sunday or on Monday night (I’m not anyway), but with school back in session we have a standing date with a row of silver bleachers at two local high schools. Both my cousin and nephew are members of their respective high school football teams and we try to make it to their home games to cheer them on. After doing this for the past few weeks all I can say is… thank goodness my kid is not on the field. Watching … Continue reading →

Do You Brake (Or Veer) For Bicyclists?

In the past I have written blogs about the importance of wearing a bike helmet, but prior to yesterday I never thought about how I reacted when driving by bicyclists who were not wearing helmets. Perhaps, I shook my head in disgust or let out a sigh, or perhaps, even hoped that they wouldn’t get into an accident. But, I never took into account what I did behind the wheel. Well, not until yesterday. Yesterday I read an interesting report done by a Bristish professor who was run over twice by vehicles while he conducted a study on bicycle safety. … Continue reading →

Nine Ways to Prevent Sports Injuries

Whether the athlete in question is yourself or your child, check out these tips for preventing sports injuries! Don’t skimp on the gear. Look for (and spend your money on) protective gear that fits well. Ask someone at the sporting goods store to help make sure everything fits properly. Talk to your coach or teammates about the proper way to wear a helmet or mouth guard to prevent injury. Make sure your child understands the importance of protective gear! Speaking of helmets, you should be wearing one any time you are playing a contact sport or doing anything on wheels … Continue reading →

From Stable to Trail: Staying Safe Around Horses

When it comes to riding lessons and trail riding, there are a lot of rules that can help you stay safe around horses. Horses are, after all, a lot bigger than we are. The following tips are designed to help you make the most out of your barn and trail time and most of all to help you not get hurt. Avoid Getting Stepped On While this tip may seem obvious, after all, you wouldn’t put your foot under your lawn mower, a lot of people forget how large a horse really is. If a horse steps on your foot, … Continue reading →