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Tips for a safe summer!

It is our hope that all of our families have a wonderful summer! The key to having fun is being safe. During the summer months, the number of injuries and death in children increases. To help prevent this increased number we have provided a great resource to aid in summer safety. www.safekidskalamazoo.org. This website is a great resource educating in child safety. They provide free child car seat checks and are soon to offer bike helmets to children (by appointment only). This site also lists current consumer recalls, poison control information and other safety tips and facts. Check it out, it could save a life!!

Water Fun

One of our favorite activities in the summer time is playing with water. You can increase your child’s gross motor abilities all summer long and have fun getting wet. Practice throwing and catching wet sponges or toss water balloons back and forth until they pop! You can also make a cool obstacle course in your yard with things to hop on, jump, over, crawl under and finish off by jumping over a sprinkler or into a wading pool! Make a family affair out of washing the car, it won’t even feel like work.

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