Leila
If you are like most people who enjoy the great outdoors, summer means packing bathing suits, sunscreen, and other gear for some quality family time at the beach.
Unfortunately, summer time also poses a dangerous risk especially for young kids. Statistics show that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 14.
The sad reality is that drowning can happen so quickly (sometimes in less than a couple of minutes) that even a good swimmer won’t be able to dive in and rescue someone in time.
So, the next time you take your family for a dip in the sea, make sure to practice out the following precautionary measures to ensure the safety of your kids. Continue reading
Summer games for kids aren’t just a good way of keeping them occupied, they’re also good for keeping them healthy and active. Whether you’re looking for games to play as a family, or games that the kids can play with their friends, here are some ideas for you.
Backyard Sports Tournaments
Hosting backyard sports tournaments can make for some of the best summer games for kids! These are good for the kids and the adults to play together, as long as you divide up the teams so that they’re roughly equal in ability.
You could play soccer, golf, volleyball, even olympic sports. Spend some time together planning it as a family and coming up with prizes for the winning teams and individuals. You could even turn this into a yearly event, where you battle for the title in the annual games! Continue reading
