June 7th, 2017
Parent Talk
**formerly known as the Weekly Chatter
Summer camp prep & staying safe
Summer camp can be a great way to give kids time to unplug from electronics and tune into nature. 

With so many youths coming together to enjoy summer vacation, some say camp helps kids and teens to develop empathy and learn how to cooperate with others.  

Prior to choosing a camp, discuss with camp staff to find out how the camp handles medical emergencies, how meals are handled, and how physically active children will be .


If your child has special medical needs, have a meeting with whoever is in charge of medical care at the camp, your child, and his or her camp counselor.

Let them know your child's medical situation and how your child's medical routine should be handled.


 



Remind them of the importance of applying sunscreen and bug repellant and wearing proper safety gear such as life jackets & helmets when appropriate.



If cell phones or other ways of communication will not be readily available to your child while at camp, pack self-addressed envelopes in their luggage so they'll be able to write home.  


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Rip current awareness
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water.

They are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of the Great Lakes.



Rip currents account for 80% of beach rescues and kill about 100 people in the US each year.



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Love, Limits & Latitude                                  
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By choosing to reason with their children, parents help children learn skills like helping, negotiating, sharing, and comforting others.

Not only will children be more accepted by their peers, but they will also be more likely to think about how their actions will impact others.

For more information on implementing limits and latitudes with love,

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