"Better to be safe, than sorry."
- English Proverb
Ouch! Sunburns are NO FUN. For whatever reason, when we were growing up we slathered on baby oil and surrounded ourselves with metallic anything (silver rafts, tin foil tanning concoctions)...whatever it took to get that summer glow. Now, we are slathering SPF 70 on our kids before they leave the house! (Oh, that silly ozone layer.)
The bad news is that sunscreen does lose it's effectiveness, so you have to chuck last year's supply. The good news is if you buy sunscreen in bulk, you can save some money. So stock up!
Sunburns can lead to all sorts of health issues, so protect your KID-Os every day! Even though it's not quite summer yet, those rays are coming through, so get them in the habit and lube them up in the mornings.
What do you think is the best sunscreen for your kids? What SPF?
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"Never talk to strangers."
So, as summer approaches and the weather is perfect for parks and playing outside, make sure to talk to your kids about "stranger danger," as well as reminding them that they should NEVER go with anyone, even people they know, unless mommy knows what they are doing and who they are doing it with. Try role playing with your kids and asking "what if"...what if a nice lady with a cute puppy stopped in front of the house and asked you to come into the car and pet the puppy...what if a really cool looking kid asks you to go with you in the mall to play a video game?!
Make up some doozies and give them the tools to make safe choices!!!
What are some important things you teach your kids about safety?
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"Make your world a happy place."
It's amazing what a flower can do...it can make you smile, it makes your house pretty, it provides food for the bees to buzz about and spread more beauty around. Plant a flower and watch it grow with your kids...or plant a bunch and watch the happiness bloom.
Have you gardened with your KID-Os?
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"You are what you eat!"
Yes, our grandmas were right!!! Our kiddies need to eat a good breakfast...and balanced, home cooked meals. We are the ones who are responsible for their eating habits. We are the ones who make the choices in the market and at the kitchen table. If we want healthier kids, we need to give them healthier food!
Do you have any fun, healthy snack ideas?
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“Make your own fun.”
Don't break the piggy bank open this summer...fun is around every corner...even in your own backyard or local park. Plan a "stay-cation"...stick around, save some cash, unplug from the computer, tv and cell phone, plan a themed day or weekend...do it up and have some good old fashioned fun with the family! The KID-Os will love it!!!
Check out our top 10 favorite "stay-cation" ideas...what are yours?
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"With age comes wisdom."
Some of the most special relationships our kids will ever have is with their grandparents, or they should. They have different life experiences and perspectives that enrich our children's own sense of themselves. Whether they are talking about their time in the service during WWII or how they make gravy, all of those stories impact them. They will be part of their memories. Our job is to put it in context and tell our kids why our parents should be respected and appreciated for all those stories...even if we used to roll our eyes when they told them to us!
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