Read books at the beach or pool, in a tent, or on the road. Read the book and compare it with what you saw. Share your favorite books and magazines with your child. Use picture stories to reminisce with your child about your own childhood summers. Encourage your child to retell stories or story parts.
Scooters are the latest fad for kids from coast to coast.
More than 4,000 scooter-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms last August alone. Here are ways to keep your children safe this summer. Insist that your kids wear helmets-they are the number one way to reduce the risk of head injuries. Protect arms and legs by wearing knee and elbow pads. Ride scooters on smooth, paved surfaces that are free from traffic.