Summer
is a
fun
time,
but
it’s
also
a
time
when
a
lot
of
accidents
happen.
Here
are
some
ways
to
keep
your
children
safe
this
summer.
Water
safety:
If
you
have
a
pool
or
plan
to
be
around
the
water
at
all,
then
make
sure
you’ve
got
all
security
devices
in
place.
All
gates
must
be
locked,
and
alarms
installed,
especially
if
you
have
non-swimming
children
at
home.
Some
general
simple
rules
for
children
around
any
body
of
water
are:
1.
No
running
or
horseplay
near
the
pool.
2.
Kids
only
swim
with
an
adult
watching
them.
3.
Make
sure
your
children
are
taking
swim
lessons
that
teach,
not
only
the
basic
strokes,
but
also
survival
strokes
and
basic
water
safety
as
well.
All
American
Red
Cross
certified
programs
incorporate
water
safety
into
their
swim
lessons.
4.
Of
course,
if
lightening
is
possible,
leave
the
water
until
the
weather
risk
passes.
5.
If
your
children
are
swimming
in
the
ocean,
follow
the
flag
warnings
and
be
cautious
of
the
tides.
Sun
safety:
No
matter
how
old
we
are
or
how
careful
we
are,
that
sun
will
surprise
us
and
we’ll
suffer
a
burn.
Some
simple
rules
to
keep
your
children
safe
in
the
sun
are:
1.
Always
apply
sun
screen
–
even
if
it’s
a
cloudy
day.
2.
Have
your
kids
wear
a
t-shirt
and
hat
if
they
have
fair
skin.
3.
Make
sure
you
have
water
proof
sunblock
on
your
kids
if
they’re
in
the
water.
4.
Apply
sunscreen
often,
especially
if
your
kids
have
fair
skin
or
are
playing
in
water.
5.
Provide
your
children
with
plenty
of
water,
juice,
or
popsicles.
Keep
them
hydrated
to
help
prevent
heat
stroke.
Bicycle
safety.
Some
simple
rules
to
keep
your
children
safe
on
their
bikes
are:
1. A
helmet
is a
must.
Ask
any
nurse
in
any
Emergency
Room
and
you’ll
find
out
why.
2.
If
you’ve
got
a
child
who
daydreams,
wear
a
whistle
around
your
neck
when
you
go
on a
bike
ride
together.
If
you
see
him
or
her
being
unsafe,
you
can
blow
the
whistle.
This
is
much
more
effective
than
trying
to
yell.
3.
Look
for
bike
paths
in
the
woods.
These
allow
your
child
to
ride
freely
without
the
hazards
of
traffic.
Pack
a
picnic
lunch
and
make
a
day
of
it.
So
many
life-changing
accidents
are
preventable.
Make
it a
safe
--
and
a
fun
summer!
