What a great summer we’re having so far! We've been enjoying the outdoors as a family: throwing the
football around in the yard; walking; gardening; and swimming. Our little guy is loving it. :)
We sometimes forget, however, to put on sunscreen and insect repellent, or to bring enough water on our walks. And, sadly, a friend of mine recently was diagnosed with Lyme disease. It’s important to be cautious about summer hazards like these.
Check out these blog posts for warm-weather safety tips for the whole family—pets, too!—and be sure to check in with elderly neighbors and relatives regularly:
Summer Health Concerns for Kids
Summer Health Concerns for Seniors
Summer Health Concerns for Pets
Have tips of your own for keeping your family safe, happy, and healthy in the heat and humidity? Share them with the Care.com community by posting a comment!
One way I keep my kids safe, age 14 yrs. and 6 yrs, is to buy the sunscreen and insect repellent in the same bottle. It saves money and time of searching for both. I also went to a store and bought the plastic jugs for each of us so there is always water on hand and we are not wasting those plastic water bottles.
Posted by: Rachael B. | July 27, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Thanks for the very helpful links. It is not so obvious but the sun is indeed becoming a real hazard not only to kids but to adults as well.
Posted by: ShannonGB | January 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM