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Summer Safety Tips

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Summer is literally right around the corner and with that comes fun in the sun! Swimming pool parties, the beach, camping, and sun, sun, sun. We know all to well that here in San Diego, along with summer fun comes some pretty hot temperatures. Like it or not, they are on the way, so before you hit the beach or start planning the kids summer activities, its always a good idea to refresh yourself with summer safety tips.

The first most and most common of all Summer fun downfalls is the popular heat exhaustion. It creeps up on you before you even know what’s going on. One minute your having the time of your life, the next you feel like your going to pass out.  Symptoms of heat exhaustion could+ include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and confusion. If your child is showing any of these signs, immediately  lie them down in a cool place, and slowly start giving them fluids. Seek medical care if the symptoms don’t stop quickly or your child’s body temperature is 103°F or higher. It is so darn important to drink, drink, and drink some more in warmer temperatures.

The next big one, that almost all of us can relate to is that nasty old sunburn. Oh how it hurts, itches and just ruins the fun. It can also be severely dangerous. Just one good burn can drastically increase your chances of skin cancer. Now weather you believe that or not, is it really worth putting your child at risk? Be religious about sunscreen when having outdoor fun, or even walking around at an amusement park. Remember, just because the sun is behind those gloomy clouds on some days, doesn’t mean it’s not doing it’s job sending harmful rays down to your skin. Sunscreen….don’t forget!

Do NOT, Do NOT, Do NOT EVER leave your kids in the car. Even if your running in the store for a quick moment. It is extremely dangerous and risky to leave them in the hot car, especially in the summer heat. On an 85 degree day, the temp in a car can climb to over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. So why not just let the A/C run, while your in the car? Oh please…use your head. Is that really the best idea…probably not. The best solution is …just don’t do it. If you have to run into a store or run and errand, just take them with you.

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What the heck is a Fidget Spinner and why so popular? (Video)

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I don’t know about you, but I see these things EVERYWHERE!  What are they, where did they come from, how did they get so popular and seriously…what’s the appeal?

If your a parent of a youngster or if you are a teacher, chances are you know exactly what these things are. If you are a teacher, you have probably taken a few of them away in class already. If you are a parent, you have heard the words…”I want a Fidget Spinner, I want a Fidget Spinner, I want a Fidget Spinner !” Well I finally had to know what these miracles of science and fun were.

It seems that it is a type of stress relieving toy. A basic fidget spinner consists of a bearing in the center of a design made from any of a variety of materials including brass, stainless steel, titanium, copper and plastic. It does exactly what it sounds like…it spins. as you hold it with your two fingers, either index and thumb or middle finger and thumb. They were originally designed to be a stress receiving toy, but have caught on with the young crowd as being the cool “in thing” to have. They are being banned across the nation school, as they have become pretty distracting in the classroom as the children play with them, obviously when they aren’t supposed to be. I know, weird a kid would do that right? Kids love them and come in a variety of different colors, patterns and shapes. Some of them even light up. What could be distracting about that?

On the flip side, some are arguing that they can be used to manage ADHD. It’s along the same principal as tapping a pencil, shaking your leg, or something of that nature. It’s not at the point yet where a doctor will prescribe a fidget spinner, but a psychologist could certainly recommend it as a viable option to help control the effects of ADHD.

I may be showing my age here…but fads have come and go. Some of them lasted a few weeks, some were around for months. With fidget spinners costing $20 or more depending on which one you get, I wonder how long these will last?

If you would like to read more on Fidget Spinners…CLICK HERE. 

Ingredient in homemade slime can be harmful (Video)

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Kids LOVE to make homemade slime. It’s fun, educational and easy….BUT, research is showing it can be dangerous. Why is everything fun dangerous….geeze.

Dr. Amy Romashko, director of Urgent Care at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, warns borax can be harmful if inhaled, “On its own, when it’s diluted and made into slime the risk is pretty low, but borax, although it’s a natural chemical, it can be lethal in higher doses in kids and adults.”

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Bottle Flipping Is Annoying Parents Everywhere!

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Have you heard of this new trend among tweens and teens? It’s called Bottle Flipping and it’s driving a lot of people NUTS!

A quote from a parent reads…

“What on Earth are you doing?” I asked them.

“Flipping bottles,” my son replied with an eye roll, as he simultaneously sent a half-empty bottle of Deer Park scurrying across the hardwood. “We’re trying to get them to land standing up.”

“Umm…OK. But why?” I pressed.

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Kelly Clarkson Is Done Having Kids & Her Reasons?

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Kelly Clarkson Is Done Having Kids & Her Reasons Why Are So Damn Relatable

As Kelly shares on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she and her husband already have a 15-year-old, 9-year-old, 2-year-old, and 5-month-old. “I already have days where I, like, cry, so we don’t need any more kids, she said. “It’s a lot.”

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