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Summer time is a great time for barbecues, picnics, and outside gathering! 🍡 But when packing food or planning a family cookout, it's important to keep food safety in mind. During warmer months, germs can multiply quickly on food and cause food poisoning. 🤢
Children under 5 are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from contaminated food. To prevent food poisoning, follow these steps: clean, separate, grill (or cook) and chill. Check out this guide for more information. 👇
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Summer Food Safety Tips: Don't Let Germs Spoil Your Outdoor Family Meal
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Planning a picnic or cookout? Keep your family safe during outdoor meals with essential food safety tips from pediatric experts. Learn how to avoid foodborne illnesses while enjoying meals outside...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Swaddling or using a sleep sack can help newborns feel secure and calm, making it easier for them to fall asleep. 😴💤 However, babies should stop swaddling when they can roll over to keep them safe from SIDS.
Remember to always place your baby on their back on a firm sleep surface without any loose beddings, blankets, or stuffed toys.
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July is #UVSafetyAwarenessMonth! ☀️ With kids spending more time outside in the sun, it's important to protect them from too much exposure to the sun's harmful rays. Here are some precautions to follow:
⛱️ For babies under 6 months, keep them out of direct sunlight by finding shade under a tree, an umbrella, or the stroller canopy.
👒 Dress your kids in loose and light clothing that covers most of the skin whenever possible and give them a hat with an all-around 3-inch brim to shield the face, ears, and back of the neck.
😎 Give your child sunglasses with at least 99% UV protection.
🧴Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of at least 15.
For information on how to select the right sunscreen and apply it properly and information on how to soothe a sunburn and when to call the pediatrician, check out this guide.👇
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Sun Safety: Information for Parents About Sunburn & Sunscreen
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Sunscreen can help protect the skin from sunburn and some skin cancers but only if used correctly. Keep in mind that sunscreen should be used for sun protection, not as a reason to stay in the sun lon...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy July 4th! Have a wonderful time with your family and friends. 🗽🇺🇸
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Doing chores is important for children's development and teaches them life skills, the importance of community, empathy, and responsibility. Kids can start with chores as early as 3 or 4 with little things around the house. 🧹🧼
As a parent, you might struggle with convincing your kids to take part in chores. But, here are some tips that can encourage your kids to participate and keep them motivated!
"Routines and structure are really grounding for kids, says Dr. Mendel. She suggests that children be told what the expectations are up front and have some choice (when possible) about the chores they want to do — set the table or clear the table, for example — to help them feel invested. A chore chart that provides a visual schedule for what exactly each child will do on each day of the week is helpful; family meetings or “check-ins” are also good for reviewing expectations."
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How Can I Get My Kids to Do Chores? - Child Mind Institute
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Chores help kids build confidence, competence and responsibilty. Tips for making chores manageable for children and beneficial for the whole family.0 CommentsComment on Facebook