Make Better Choices this Summer
Keeping your family safe and healthy in warm weather.
As summer approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, our daily lives shift focus and I find myself spending lots of time talking to friends and family about making safe and healthy choices for the warmer months ahead. As this lovely season begins, we’re faced with loads decisions for our children and families preparing for summer. This year, make a commitment to finding the best ways to keep your loved ones safe and happy. So here are some of the biggies:
1. Swimming and Water Safety
Teach the kids to swim! Statistics from Center of Disease Control show that fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years of age. The statistics around disabilities in children that occur from non-fatal drowning incidents are also staggering. These stats alone will propel you to get out the floaties for the little ones and make time for swim lessons this season.
2. Home Injury Prevention
Now is the time to clean up the garage and tool shed, wipe off the barbeque, and pull out those patio chairs. It is also the perfect opportunity to get your outdoor space safe for summertime fun or gardening. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website is a…
