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Cookouts, lounging poolside, playing in the sand, and for those of you bold enough, backyard fireworks, are all hallmarks of the 4th of July. All of this celebration can be a great way for your family to relax and bond, but taking safety considerations under advisement this time of year is recommended. Heat Safety Tips Loose, lightweight clothing in light …
Extremely high temperatures and humidity are rolling in, and this summer, your family is likely to find themselves by the pool, at the beach, on a boat, or at the lake. Playing in the water can be a great way to keep kids active and cool them down, but drowning poses a serious danger to young children. Nearly 1,000 kids …
Summertime activities and insects go hand in hand. As the heat and humidity rise in June each year, the mosquitos, ticks, and stinging insects such as bees, wasps, and hornets come out. Protect your young child against bites and stings to ward off discomfort and, in some cases, disease. Mosquitos We’ve all been reading the headlines that the Zika virus …
Most of us can probably remember the kind of school lunches we had as children. If lunch came from home, it was probably something along the lines of a generic sandwich and a fruit cup. The school-supplied lunches included such memorable cuisine as fish sticks and cardboard pizza. Thankfully, Summit Kids Academy is different. When decision was made to …
Coming up with new and healthy snack ideas day after day can be frustrating. While you want to introduce different tastes, textures, and ingredients into your child’s diet, you also need reliable snack ideas that you can whip up in a pinch. Keep these ten healthy ingredients in your kitchen at all times, and you’ll never come up short. Bananas. Packed …
Just when you think you’ve gotten nighttime sleep and napping under control, even parents of the best sleepers can find themselves dealing with some very common preschool age sleep problems. To help your child, and you, get better rest, read on. Problem: Those once reliable naps are not so reliable any longer. Solution: Back when your child was a young toddler, you …
The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, baking, decorating, parties, and your kids’ expectations, you may find that you’re burning the candle at both ends. Our tips may help you to take charge of your holidays and your stress level this year! Make your holiday season what you want it to be. …
It starts at Thanksgiving. Lavish family meals are whipped up, pies and cookies are laid out, and somehow the big gatherings around the table, the snacking, and the decadent recipes seem to last until New Year’s. Allowing your kids to enjoy a few treats is fine, but if you’d like to keep your family’s sugar and fat consumption down during …
It’s so easy to let certain rules ease up during the summer months. Bedtimes are a little later. Playground time lasts a little longer. As the summer sun heats up and the humidity rises, your kids will want to stay as active in the outdoors as possible, but these hot, humid months are a key time to watch our for …
