Summer time is a happy time for the children. They seem to enjoy the warm days where they can forget about school for a moment. They can finally let go of the the pent up frustrations from the school year, and have fun playing with their friends and engaging in all kinds of activities.
Summer time for many of you as parents takes on a totally different meaning. You also enjoy the warm weather festivities, but a major concern is the safety and well being of your children.
Here are some safety precautions to keep in mind, to keep the children alert and aware of their surroundings without stressing them out.
Watch the traffic and look both ways before crossing the street: Despite the laws that are designed to ensure safety of pedestrians, some drivers do not obey the rules of the road. Here are some things to look for.
Be aware of drivers who are busy texting and talking on cell phones, or simply not paying attention to the persons in the cross walk.
drivers who speed thru school zones
individuals who fail to stop for the children who are loading and exiting the school bus
drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in the cross walk
drivers who slow down rather than stop at stop signs, and speed thru parking lots.
Be aware of drivers who are texting, talking on cell phones or simply not paying attention.
Protect yourself from the sun: As a safety precaution, wear sun screen to protect yourself against ultra violet rays and hats, and caps with a bid to minimize your exposure to the sun.
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration: Drinking plenty of water is essential to maintain normal body function. It’s easy to drink pops and other cool liquids and not drink enough water during hot and sweaty days. Remaining vigilant about the amount of water you consume daily goes a long way to preserving your health.
The Take Away: What you can take from this is that teaching the children to watch the traffic, protect themselves from the sun, and drinking plenty of water daily are three essentials to keeping them safe during the summer.
Be Safe,
Ruby Freeman
Wishing you much success,
Ruby Freeman, Academic Coach / Founder of HelpingKidsLearn.org / Ruby@HelpingKidsLearn.org
