Summer Activities For Kids
July 1st, 2008
With summer here in the Northern Hemisphere these are timely tips to keep those kidos safe from the summer sun:
Staying Protected from the Sun
•UV rays are weakest before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. Plan activities during these times.
•Skin does not have to feel hot to get burned, so protect yourself even on cloudy days.
•Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater, and apply at least 20 minutes before going outside.
•Wear UVA/UVB protective sunglasses, and a hat.
Prevent Heat-Related Illness:
•Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. If you wait that long you are probably dehydrated.
•Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. There is clothing on the market that blocks the harmful UV rays.
•NEVER leave any children, pets, adults or seniors in a closed, parked vehicle.
I was a child abuse investigator for over six years and I can’t emphasis enough to never leave any children, pets or adults in a closed, parked vehicle. Heat is a killer.
Sherie Dodsworth from Securita wrote these tips on staying protected from the sun. I asked her if I could share them and she said yes, just please mention the Securita Porta Vault. You have heard me talk about it before. It is a place to keep all important papers and is portable and easy to grab and go in case of an emergency. I love mine and I am still working on getting all the papers that need to be kept in mine.
Be Safe, Be happy this season! Taking a few precautions is worth the effort.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:46 am
Marilyn, I’m so glad you mentioned Sherri Dodsworth of Securita! Her product, the PortaVault, is great! The floods in the midwest and the fires in California remind us that we never know when we may need to flee our homes or businesses. It’s good to be prepared! As you say, taking a few precautions is worth the effort. Thanks for the reminder.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:49 am
Sorry, that’s “Sherie” Dodsworth. As they say, print anything you like about me, as long as you spell my name correctly!
July 3rd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
This PortaVault has been a blessing to me. I was so unprepared before I started putting my papers in it. I still have a ways to go as I didn’t even realize what papers were important before, except for the usual ones we think of.