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Summer Safety Resources
It's time for summer! While summer can be a lot of fun for parents and
kids, it's also a peak time for accidents. Less supervision and more outdoor
activities increase accidents during the summer months. CYFERnet has lots
of resources that can help make your summer a safe and enjoyable one!
Check out some of these resources that can help you plan for a safer summer
for the whole family.
- For some general tips, go to these summer safety pages by University of Missouri Outreach and Extension and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- With children spending more time outdoors in the summer, the resources in CYFERnet's Early Childhood Outdoor Safety section provide tips for keeping kids safe outside.
- With mosquito season kicking into gear, you may be worried about the West Nile Virus. The CDC West Nile Virus Home Page provides information about the virus and prevention tips.
- Summer safety isn't just for young children. Teens also need to be reminded about safety. Keepkidshealthy.com has a useful fact sheet about adolescent safety including driving, fire, gun, and sports safety. Since teens often have more free and unsupervised time during the summer, Talking with Kids about Tough Issues reminds parents to talk with their teens about issues such as alcohol, drugs, sex, and violence.
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