Cell phones take parents' attention away from kids on playgrounds

Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 11:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Parents who take their kids to the playground may be tempted to pull out their cell phone to send a quick text or check Facebook. It may be more prudent, however, to stay focused on their child to ensure he or she plays safely. More than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year for playground-related injuries.

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