When Is It Not Safe for Kids to Play Outside?
With another cold front moving through parts of the country, it is important to keep in mind how quickly cold temperatures can become even more dangerous with wind. This helpful Childcare Weather Watch Chart provides wind chill guidance on when it is too dangerous for your kids to play outside. There is also a handy heat index chart you can use in the summer. For more information on wind chill, check out this Frequently Asked Questions page. (files are in Adobe PDF, get reader here)
With another cold front moving through parts of the country, it is important to keep in mind how quickly cold temperatures can become even more dangerous with wind. This helpful Childcare Weather Watch Chart provides wind chill guidance on when it is too dangerous for your kids to play outside. There is also a handy heat index chart you can use in the summer. For more information on wind chill, check out this Frequently Asked Questions page. (files are in Adobe PDF, get reader here)
Think Toy Safety
When Shopping for Toys This Holiday
Are you gearing up for the holiday and wondering what to give the kids? If your holiday shopping list includes toys, check out toy safety tips (PDF version, get Adobe reader) from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Choosing age-appropriate toys and following safety labels can help prevent toy-related injuries. Also, when purchasing toys, consider the pets you may have in your home. Toys with small parts can become choking hazards for dogs or cats.
When Shopping for Toys This Holiday
Are you gearing up for the holiday and wondering what to give the kids? If your holiday shopping list includes toys, check out toy safety tips (PDF version, get Adobe reader) from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Choosing age-appropriate toys and following safety labels can help prevent toy-related injuries. Also, when purchasing toys, consider the pets you may have in your home. Toys with small parts can become choking hazards for dogs or cats.
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And Is Every Parent's Nightmare?
Did you guess head lice? It’s an unpleasant subject that most people would rather not discuss, but the reality is that outbreaks occur, and did you know that January is a peak month for head lice outbreaks? This article, "Treating Head Lice," discusses what you need to know about head lice and what to do if your child’s school has an outbreak.
And Is Every Parent's Nightmare?
Did you guess head lice? It’s an unpleasant subject that most people would rather not discuss, but the reality is that outbreaks occur, and did you know that January is a peak month for head lice outbreaks? This article, "Treating Head Lice," discusses what you need to know about head lice and what to do if your child’s school has an outbreak.
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