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Before You Go to the Beach...
Is the Water Safe for Swimming? The water at the beach looks clean,but is it? It may be worth your while to find out ...
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Keep Fourth of July Celebrations Safe
Fourth of July activities can provide a fun-filled time for family bonding. But, children and adults are needlessly ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Prevent Food Poisoning at Your Summer Picnics
Summer picnics and cookouts are common sources for food poisoning. Symptoms of food-borne illness closely resemble the ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Summer Safety
Long summer days unfortunately bring with them an increased risk of injuries as children spend more time outdoors in ...
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Plan for Safe Camping Adventures
The smell of pine trees and the sound of rushing water evoke thoughts of the great outdoors. Camping can be an ...
Source: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Fireworks Safety
With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke – How to Keep An Eye on Your Child for These Heat-Related Illnesses
Children have more body surface area per pound of weight than adults. This makes children more prone to heat illness. ...
Source: OneToughJob
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Snap! Crackle! Pop! Fireworks and Special Needs Kids
Watching fireworks is an American family tradition. What if the special needs of a child makes this classic stressful ...
Source: Education.com
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Teens and Summer Behavior
What can you do to ensure that your adventurous teen respects the rules this summer?
Source: Education.com
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Don't Get Burned!
As difficult as it is to strap a kid down and slather her up, it's important. The bulk of skin damage happens in ...
Source: Education.com
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Drowning and Water-Related Safety
Key FactsEach year, more than 830 children ages 14 and under die as a result of unintentional drowning. On average, ...
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Summer Safety
Summertime is fun and exciting, filled with all kinds of outdoor activities like barbeques, sporting events, swimming, ...
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Let’s Move… Warm Weather Fun!
When the weather is warm, play outside together! You don’t need to spend money to fit active fun into your family ...
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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"Bee" Careful About Insect Stings
Summer is the time for families to be active outdoors. Unfortunately it also is the time for insects to be active, which...
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Source: The Nemours Foundation
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Fluid Replacement and Prevention of Heat Illness
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) recommends the following practices regarding fluid replacement for...
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Summer Water Safety
It's summer time! Where do we all want to be on a hot, sunny day but in the water? Children especially love the water...
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Parents' and Coaches' Guide to Dehydration and Other Heat Illnesses in Children
These guidelines were developed to help parents and coaches increase the safety and performance of children who play...
