Everyone thinks of the holidays as a wonderful time for celebrations and presents, and it certainly is, but it is also a time when there are unusual things around the house that can cause harm to children. Experts from Rainbow Babies and Children’s Greater Cleveland Poison Control Center can address some of the risks to children during this holiday season and how to prevent and avoid injury and harm. Are poinsettia plants really poisonous? What do you do if your child swallows a pine needle? They also have things on the list that many parents don’t know can cause harm!
Toni Millar, director of Child Life at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, can share the do’s and don’ts of giving to children’s charities. There are many well-intentioned people who end up causing all kinds of confusion (like 3 Santa’s showing up at one time and causing a lot of confusion for children and their belief in Mr. Claus). She can provide some great tips for charitable giving and how to really make the most of your gift, whether it’s time, toys or cash.