Information Sheets for All Programs
This is a complete list of the current information sheets we provide at the Injury Prevention Center. These PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader and will open in a new window.
- Alcohol and drugs
- Childhood safety
- Firearms safety
- General health
- Home safety
- Parenting
- Sports and recreation
- Traffic safety
Alcohol and drugs
Addiction Prevention
Why it's important to start the conversation early and intervene when necessary
Alcohol Advertising Fiction vs. Fact
What ads tell us, and what the truth really is
Is My Child Using Alcohol or Other Drugs?
Behavioral changes to watch for, and what you can do
Watch Your Medicine Cabinet!
Prescription drug abuse is more dangerous than ever.
Cough and Cold Medications Can Be Abused
More about these drugs, and signs to look for
Misuse of Ritalin
Why kids abuse Ritalin and why it is so dangerous
Smoking
How Parents Can Keep their Kids from Using Tobacco
How to help your kids say no, and how to stay aware of their habits
Is Secondhand Smoke Making Your Child Sick?
The health hazards of secondhand smoke, and ways to turn things around
Make Your Car a Smoke-free Zone
Secondhand smoke is a serious problem in small spaces like cars. Make every ride smoke-free.
Parenthood: Quit Smoking
The hazards smoking poses to unborn babies and small children
Smoking in the Media
The subliminal dangers of watching smoking on TV
The Truth about Cigars
Nine ugly facts about an unhealthy habit
For teens: Alcohol, smoking and drug abuse
Inhalants are Poison
Why "huffing" is dangerous
About Alcohol
Ten tips that teens should know about using alcohol
If You are Worried about Your Parents Drinking
Tips that can help teens cope with a parent's alcoholism
Kids Take Action
Alternatives to using drugs and alcohol
What You Should Know about Tobacco & Sports
How smoking affects your performance on the field and your body in general
Marijuana: the Facts
Some things you may not know about marijuana and its effects
Alcohol Advertising Fiction vs. Fact
What ads tell us, and what the reality is
Beedies
The truth about flavored cigarettes
For teens: Friends, sex and relationships
Kids Can Stop Bullies
Three simple tips to stop a bully in his or her tracks
Love Is... Love Isn't
Lists of words that help define real love
Sound Familiar?
Questions to ask yourself to decide if you are being abused
Childhood safety
For kids
Games That Can Cost a Life
Why "choking" games are not worth it
Heads Up
Recognizing and preventing concussions
Sip All Day, Gain Weight, Get Decay
Why drinking carbonated, sugary sodas is bad for you
Can You Hear Me Now
How to protect your hearing
Make It a Safe Halloween
Reminders about food, costumes and traffic to keep the holiday safe
Teen Sleep
How to get the best sleep possible, and what happens if you don't
For young children
Say "No, I'd Rather..."
Helpful tips to resist peer pressure
We Are More Alike Than Different
Tips for making friends with many kinds of kids
Firearms safety
Teaching Kids about Firearms Safety
General health
Healthy Children
Changes you can make now to have a healthier, closer family
Hand Washing
How and why to wash hands to stay healthy
Keep Your Germs to Yourself!
Four great ways to keep yourself and everyone else healthy
Ten Steps to a Healthy Smile (English)
Los Mejores 10 Pasos para Lograr una Sonrisa Asaludable (Spanish)
Nutrition
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Eight ways to save money and eat better at the same time
Energy Drinks
Why they're too good to be true, and suggestions for healthy alternatives
Food Allergy
Causes and symptoms of this dangerous condition
What's a BMI?
Why the Body Mass Index is an important indicator of true health
Outdoor health
Be Safe in the Sun
Avoiding the dangers of sunburn, heat and dehydration
Playground Safety
Four things to remember when kids are out on the playground
Insects and Other Bugaboos
Keeping bugs at bay, and what to do for bites
Vacation and Summer Planning Tips
Good organization makes for a happy trip
Water safety
Life Jackets
Why life jackets are a safe investment
Pool Safely
You never know which safety step will save a life...until it does. Pool Safely in Spanish.
Swimming Pools
Keeping your kids safe
Water Safety
Easy tips to prevent drowning in a number of scenarios
Home safety and poison prevention
Home safety
Baby Walkers are Dangerous
The frightening realities of baby walkers
Buy Smart with Used
Some items are not safe to buy used.
Candle Safety
Staying safe with candles in the home
Home Alone
When are children ready to be left home alone, and how can they stay safe?
Microwave Safety
Some things to know before heating baby food in the microwave
Poison prevention
Cough and Cold Medicines
Guidelines for children under age two
New Hampshire Poison Information Center
How to reach the NHPIC, and why you might call them
Cooking Outdoors and Preventing Food Poisoning
11 tips to keep food safe on the grill
Lead in Keys
The dangers lead can pose for children
Parenting
Anger and violence
Cooling a Conflict
Twelve ways to resolve problems constructively, not violently
Dealing with Stress
Constructive, productive ways to handle what life throws at you
Ten Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child
More effective ways to channel anger and stress
Keeping Your Cool in the Heat of the Moment
Learn what triggers your anger and stop it before it gets out of control.
How to Stop Child Abuse in a Public Place
Defusing tense situations and ensuring a child's safety
How Your Child May Be Hurt By Violence in Your Home
Domestic violence has long-term effects that are not always obvious
Is Your Child Being Bullied?
Your child can learn to stand up to bullies, and you can help.
What Parents Can Do if Your Child is a Bully
Eight ways to help your child change his or her ways
Never Shake a Baby
Post on a wall as a reminder that it is never OK to shake a baby
Communication and socialization
Children and Anxiety
All kids are anxious sometimes, but know when to be concerned.
Communicating with Your School-Age Child
Become a more observant parent
Emotionally Sound Families
Ask yourself these questions to see whether you could improve areas of your family life
Hug Your Child with Your Words
There are many ways to tell a child he or she is loved
Is Your Child Depressed?
Watch for these indications that your child may need help
Parents of Teens: Phrases to Use
How to respond to typical teen talk-back
Parenting Tips for Fathers
Don't try to be perfect; do let them know you care.
Parents: Are We Doing the Job Well?
Questions to ask yourself about all aspects of your role as a parent
Self Esteem: 10 Ways to Help Children Like Themselves
Easy tips to help kids become happier and more independent
Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy
Everyone wants their children to get along, but often they don’t!
Discipline
How to Handle Biting
Why toddlers bite, and what to do about it
Effective Discipline
Five types of behaviors that require discipline, and two ways to handle each
Holding the Line on Tantrums
Six tips to help parents weather these storms
Stop Before You Spank
Five reasons spanking is ineffective and could be harmful
Timeout
How to conduct a successful timeout
Internet and the media
Teaching Kids to "Read" the Media
Discussing the real messages behind advertising and entertainment
What Parents Can Do About TV Viewing
Five ideas and myths about TV to discuss with your child
The Internet: A Parent Child Contract for Safe Use
Six pledges your child can make to keep his or her Internet experience safer
Safer Online
Tips to keep kids safe on the Internet, and how parents can stay up-to-date
Parent-child worksheets
What If? Teaching Personal Safety
Ask your child how he or she would handle certain situations, and make suggestions for staying safe.
Who to Talk To?
Your child can draw lines between two lists: emotions they may feel and who would be the best person to talk to in those situations.
About Me: Promoting Self-Esteem
Have your child fill in the blanks to learn more about himself or herself
Physical safety
Can Bouncing a Baby Cause Shaken Baby Syndrome?
Facts and common sense about shaken baby syndrome
Tummy Time
The importance of putting your baby on his or her stomach while awake
Protecting Our Children
Staying aware of dangers around children in today's society
Sports & recreation
Law on Bike Helmets
Why New Hampshire enacted a law requiring bike helmets for those under 16
How to Fit Your Helmet
Five ways your bike helmet needs to fit your head for proper safety
Heads Up
How to recognize, treat and prevent concussions
Sports Safety Checklist
First aid, hydration, stretching, sportsmanship and common sense are all part of the game.
Traffic safety
For parents
Buckle Up Yourself
Your child isn't the only one who needs a seatbelt. Set an example.
For teens
Congratulations On Your New Drivers License
Five things to keep in mind as a new driver
