Happy and Healthy Summer Tips

Happy 4th of July! Here's some tips to keep it safe and healthy all summer!

With Summer upon us, there are extra precautions to keep in mind. Here's a 'link round-up' with some important tips to keep in mind about car safety- never leave a child unattended in a car, heat and sun precautions, water and pool safety, staying hydrated,  summer bugs and allergen plants, firework safety, and of course... eating healthy and being active while you enjoy the summer with your kids!

Print our Healthy Kids' Summer Kit- Fun pages, puzzles and daily tip calendars that encourage being active and eating healthy all summer! Spanish version

Sun and Water Safety for Kids - from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Sun Safety Tips by Healthy Child

Scooters, Bikes, Water Safety and more - from LA Times

Car Safety from ABC NEWS- tips to make sure your child doesn't get trapped in a hot car

Video how to protect your child's skin from the sun- by Parent Dish

Summer Safety Hydration and Heat Stroke by Naturally Savvy

Natural Bug Repellent Options by From a Child Grows

Safety Tips for outdoor BBQs/Grilling From our Blog archive

Tips to Avoid Summer Weight Gain from our Blog Archive

Kids Recipes from Kids Cook Monday- a fun way to get kids' involved in cooking

Try a BBQ recipe from our website- Just type the word "grill" into the search box!

Healthier Options for Summer BBQs - from our blog find recipes and tips to make your BBQ healthier and yummy!

Fireworks Safety by KidsHealth

Food Safety Checklist for Kids A PDF from our website

Fun ways to encourage kids to be active- 2 page PDF from our website 'Nourish Interactive'