Summer Safety

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• First Aid & Safety Center

  Boo-boos, bug bites, and broken bones - oh my! Here's your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about how to keep kids safe.

• First Aid: Burns

  Scald burns from hot water and other liquids are the most common type of burn young kids get. Here's what to do if your child is burned.

• La seguridad de los vehículos todo terreno (VTT)

  La adrenalina que generan estos vehículos va acompañada de serios riesgos de seguridad.

• Cómo seleccionar y usar una pantalla solar

  Lo más importante al elegir una pantalla solar es cuan bien protege la piel de los rayos ultravioletas.

• How to Choose & Use Sunscreen

  With all the options out there, choosing a sunscreen for your kids can be tricky. Here's what you need to know.

• All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety

  ATVs are off-road vehicles for recreational use. But kids 16 and younger shouldn't ride them. Find out why, and more, here.

• How Can I Get My Kids to Be Active Outdoors?

  Kids parked on the couch watching TV or glued to a computer/smartphone/gaming system are missing out on the great outdoors. It's important for all kids to get outside - here are some ideas.

• Do My Kids Need Vaccines Before Traveling?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Evalúe el riesgo de que su hijo contraiga la enfermedad de Lyme

  A pesar de que el riesgo de contraer la enfermedad de Lyme tras recibir una picadura de garrapata solo oscila entre el 1 y el 3%, es importante tener presentes los factores que influyen sobre este riesgo.

• La enfermedad de Lyme

  Puesto que las garrapatas son difíciles de detectar y es fácil que sus picaduras pasen desapercibidas, es importante conocer y estar pendiente de los síntomas de la enfermedad de Lyme. De hecho, mucha gente que contrae esta enfermedad no recuerda haber recibido la picadura de una garrapata. La buena noticia es que no todas las picaduras de garrapata desencadenan la enfermedad de Lyme.

• Summer Safety

  Keep the fun in summer by keeping your child safe in the sun, the water, and the great outdoors.

• Educar a un lector de verano

  las habilidades de lectura de los niños no deben dejar de desarrollarse solo porque hayan terminado las clases. Aquí encontrará algunas formas de hacer que la lectura sea una parte común de sus divertidas actividades de verano.

• Picaduras de medusas

  Aquí se describe cómo actuar si una de estas misteriosas criaturas de mar pica a alguien en la familia.

• Jellyfish Stings

  Frolicking in the ocean is a summertime rite of passage, but a jellyfish sting can spoil the fun. Here's how to handle it if someone in your family gets zapped by one of these mysterious sea creatures.

• Enviar a su hijo con necesidades especiales a un campamento de verano

  Usted podrá elegir entre inscribirlo en un campamento pensado solamente para niños con necesidades especiales o en un campamento ordinario donde conviva con niños sin necesidades especiales. Una vez haya tomado esta segunda decisión, ¿qué pueden hacer para prepararse?

• Campamentos de verano para niños con necesidades especiales

  En lo que se refiere a los campamentos, los niños con necesidades especiales pueden elegir entre tantas opciones como los demás niños.

• Road Rules for Little Passengers

  Use these tips to teach your kids how to stay safe when riding in a car or on a school bus.

• Booster Seat Safety

  Your tot's not a baby anymore! It's time for a big-kid booster seat. But how can you ensure that your child is still safe and secure in the car? Find out here.

• Car Seat Safety

  What's the right way to install an infant safety seat? Is your toddler ready for a convertible seat? Get the car seat know-how you need here.

• Poison Ivy

  About 60% to 80% of all people get a reaction to poison ivy. Check out this article for tips on what to do and how to avoid poison ivy.

• Safety Tips: Basketball

  It may be fun to play and great exercise, but basketball is also a contact sport, and injuries occur frequently. To help your kids stay safe on the basketball court, take a look at these safety tips.

• Safety Tips: Skateboarding

  Skateboarding is undeniably cool, but it's also easy for riders to get hurt. Help your kids keep it safe with these safety tips.

• Safety Tips: Baseball

  Baseball is by no means a dangerous sport. But it can present a very real risk of injuries from things like wild pitches, batted balls, and collisions in the field. These safety tips can help keep your kids safe on the diamond.

• Firesetting

  Kids often are curious about fire. So it's important for parents to educate them about the dangers of fire and keep them away from matches, lighters, and other fire-starting tools.

• Rules of the Road for Teen Drivers

  When teens get their driver's license, parents should consider creating their own rules of the road beyond the relevant driving laws.

• First Aid: Dehydration

  Kids can become dehydrated when their bodies lose very large amounts of fluids. It's important to replenish fluid losses as quickly as possible.

• How Do I Watch for Lyme Disease After Removing a Tick?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids?

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Preventing Dog Bites

  Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.

• Sol y seguridad

  El sol irradia luz sobre la tierra, y parte de esa luz consiste en rayos ultravioletas (UV) invisibles. Cuando esos rayos alcanzan la piel, pueden provocar el bronceado, quemaduras solares y otras lesiones cutáneas.

• Picaduras de bichos

  Los dos principales riesgos que pueden entrañan la mayoría de picaduras o mordeduras de insecto son las reacciones alérgicas (que en ocasiones pueden poner en peligro la vida del afectado) y las infecciones (más probables y menos graves).

• Prevenir las lesiones deportivas de su hijo

  Conociendo las causas de las lesiones deportivas y cómo prevenirlas, usted podrá contribuir a que la práctica deportiva sea una experiencia positiva para su hijo.

• Seguridad en el agua

  Las piscinas, lagos, estanques y playas pueden ser excelentes oportunidades para el disfrute veraniego, aparte de ofrecer un fresco alivio del calor. Pero el agua también puede ser peligrosa para los niños si no se adoptan las precauciones adecuadas.

• Trastornos por calor

  Normalmente el exceso de calor se eliminir sudando e irradiando calor a través de la piel. En determinadas circunstancias, como cuando la temperatura es anormalmente alta, cuando hay mucha humedad en el ambiente o cuando se practica un ejercicio vigoroso en condiciones de alta temperatura ambiente, el sistema natural de refrigeración puede empezar a fallar, permitiendo que el calor interno aumente hasta niveles peligrosos.

• Staying Healthy While You Travel

  When you're traveling with your kids, there's a chance that someone might get sick. But early planning and smart packing can help ensure your family stays healthy and safe.

• Active Vacations

  If an active family vacation sounds appealing, find out how to plan a trip that will be fun without being exhausting, especially for young travelers.

• Deshidratación

  La deshidratación es un trastorno que ocurre cuando una persona pierde más líquidos (por ejemplo, en forma de orina o sudor) que los que ingiere. La deshidratación no es un problema tan grave en un adolescente como puede serlo en un bebé o un niño pequeño, pero si no haces caso a tu sed, la deshidratación puede quitarte muchas energías.

• Traveling and Asthma

  With some careful preparation, kids with asthma should be able to enjoy all the benefits of a trip away from home.

• Flying and Your Child’s Ears

  That weird ear-popping sensation is a normal part of air travel. Here's how to help equalize the air pressure in your child's ears and eliminate, or at least decrease, ear pain.

• First Aid: Tick Bites

  While most tick bites are harmless and don't require medical treatment, some ticks do carry harmful germs. Find out what to do if your child is bitten by a tick.

• First Aid: Sunburn

  Mild sunburn that causes redness or irritation can be treated at home, but severe sunburn requires medical attention.

• First Aid: Spider Bites

  Most spider bites cause mild reactions, but some can cause serious illness or allergic reactions. Here's what to do if you think your child was bitten by a spider.

• First Aid: Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac

  Mild rashes from poison ivy, oak, and sumac plants can be treated at home. But severe and widespread rashes require medical treatment.

• First Aid: Insect Stings and Bites

  Being stung by a bug is often just irritating and doesn't require medical treatment. But kids who are highly allergic to stings may need emergency medical care.

• First Aid: Heat Illness

  In hot weather, a child's internal temperature can rise and cause heat exhaustion, which can progress to heatstroke if not treated quickly.

• First Aid: Animal Bites

  Animal bites and scratches that break the skin can cause infection. Rarely, animal bites can cause rabies, a dangerous, life-threatening disease.

• How Can I Protect My Family From Ticks?

  Find out what the experts say.

• First Aid: Cuts

  Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

• Road Trip Boredom Busters

  Road trips can be fun and educational with just a little planning and preparation. Here are some ideas to get your family revved up for a trip long on smiles and short on frustration.

• Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Boy, your child's freckles really stand out in the sun - but wait, that one isn't a freckle at all. It's a tick. What should you do?

• Fireworks Safety

  The summer heat, the smell of hamburgers on the grill, and the sound of fireworks can only mean one thing: It's the Fourth of July. Before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.

• Seguridad y bicicletas

  Hace un buen día y los niños han regresado de la escuela. Es un día perfecto para dar una vuelta en bicicleta con la familia, ¿verdad?

• Woods and Camping Safety for the Whole Family

  A family camping trip can be an enjoyable experience with a little preparation.

• Bug Bites and Stings

  In most cases, bug bites and stings are just nuisances. But in some cases, they can cause infections and allergic reactions. It's important to know the signs, and when to get medical attention.

• Lyme Disease

  Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, Lyme disease in kids is almost always treatable.

• Sending Your Child With Special Needs to Camp

  You've decided to send your child with special needs to camp this summer. Now what can you both do to get ready?

• Preventing Children’s Sports Injuries

  Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.

• Playground Safety

  Following these safety guidelines can make neighborhood playgrounds entertaining and safe for your kids.

• Bike Safety

  Bike riding is a great way to get exercise and fresh air and share time as a family. But there's an important factor that you need to consider - safety.

• Traveling Without Your Child

  Here's how to prepare kids before you leave so that you both feel more comfortable when you need to travel without them.

• Sun Safety

  By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.

• Water Safety

  Kids need constant supervision around water - whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here's how to keep them safe.

• Auto Safety

  More kids are injured in auto collisions than in any other type of accident, but you can protect them by learning the proper use of car seats and booster seats.

• Heat Illness

  Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat illness.

• Dehydration

  Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or long periods of exercise with excessive sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

• Evaluate Your Child’s Lyme Disease Risk

  Does the threat of Lyme disease make you think your kids would be safer in your living room than in the great outdoors? Find out how to evaluate a child's Lyme disease risk.

• Camps for Kids With Special Needs

  There are many camp choices for kids with special needs. From highly specialized camps to regular camps that accommodate kids with special needs, options abound.