LETS HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER!

With the cost of everything going up, here are some suggestions you might want to be mindful about.  It’s the simple things in life that can be the most fun.  Teach your child something new and reward them when done well- or at least if they tried. You are their first teacher. Don’t stop now.

Hello Friends,
Your children are so precious to you and now that the summer is here, what do you do to keep them busy and safe.

One of the things I believe, is that everyone should learn how to swim just as we are expected to learn how to walk.
If you and your child do not know how to swim, why not sign up somewhere for swimming lessons. It will be fun and life enhancing-not to include life-saving.
I have lost 2 relatives through not being able to swim. One was pushed in the water by friends at the age of 13, and the other slipped from a dock from which his graduation party was being held. No one even seen him go in until his body rose to the surface.
I myself had this fear of the water, but decided to take lessons. I ended up taking 2 rounds of swimming because, I was not there yet-though I’m a good floater and believe I can hold my own. Hopefully, I can get back in the water and continue with lessons.
Do consider taking swimming lessons and involving everyone you know to do so. Water therapy is great for many aches and pain and if you have a problem with movement,
such as in any muscle weakness, water therapy can be your friend-or just to keep in shape.
My other suggestion is not to go near the water alone. Be safe by having a friend or associate be with you. Make sure your pool gate or back door is locked when not in use. Children safety swimming gear is a must if you are having other children over. Make sure to ask if other children or adults who visit your pool-no matter how small-if they can swim or not. If lighting and thunder is occurring, please get everyone out of the water and away from any trees. Children in particular, should play in twos-even if they are walking to the corner store. Be mindful of the time one leaves and one return.  If all else fails in dealing with saving your child’s life,  tell them about the doggy paddling in the water to keep head above water and to scream for help.

!Speaking of  swimming pool gates and doors, why not put an alarm on your gate and  doors so that you will be alerted if any type of movement from those areas.  It could save a life and maybe that of someone you love. ! Be mindful, that other children have been known to wonder into other people’s yards for a swim.

Much of what I have to say about swimming here is more related to swimming pools; if you are thinking of ocean swimming, that is another story of cautions and safety in general.  That includes if the water is contaminated to what to do in the event of rip tide and locations of safety patrolled beaches.
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Especially, anyone you know who might live alone who is elderly and health is deteriorating; check on them daily or weekly if need be.
Have a back up plan for emergencies. Know what neighbors you child can go to in the event that you are not home. Have a telephone accessible for your child to call 911 in an emergency.

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If you are looking for educational programs that your child can participate in that don’t cost any money, check out the Khan Academy. There are so many programs you and your child can participate in and in your own time.
Go to: https://www.khanacademy.orghttps://www.khanAcademy.org
We all know how expensive it is to enroll you child into a camp for the summer. However, there are man y free programs if you search the web.
It’s all about planning. Just like you would save for a vacation, you can start now to save for next year’s camp, education and family vacation.
Also check your library for activity list for summer programs for your children. Renew your library card and your child will have assess to a world of literature, movies, and internet access.
I hope these suggestions will help to make your child’s summer vacation
fun and full of exciting things to do.
I welcome your comments and any additional ideas to the subject.

by Thelma Harcum

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