The 4th of July is a great opportunity to do fun activities with your children. Here are a few ideas to do this Independence Day such as fireworks, sugar cookies, and a bike parade. Fireworks What’s the 4th of July without fireworks? These two things have gone together since I could remember. For young children …
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill for family backyard barbecues. barbecuing is a lot of fun, but did you know that from 2009 to 2013 U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis (Japanese heating device), or barbecues per year? The leading …
With the kids out of school for the summer it is time for summer fun. Summer fun often includes swimming in the water to beat the summer heat. Here are some tips for water safety that every parent should practice. Swim Lessons Being safe around water starts with knowing how to swim by enrolling your …
With summer time upon us, it is important to know how to be heat safe in the summer sun. To practice heat safety you should know who is the most susceptible to hot temperatures and how to prevent heat related illnesses. In addition to this staying hydrated and being informed about how to be safe in …