Every Parent Needs to Know About Their Child’s Summer Camp!

1)Check the camp’s accreditation and ask for a copy of its health policies. Are there medical professionals on site? Emergency care policies?

There were roughly 66,000 emergency department visits by children under age 18 years associated with batteries during the 20-year study period. Children sought emergency evaluation for batteries placed in the mouth, ear or nose, but most frequently by batteries that were swallowed, especially among children aged 5 years or younger.

5 Things Parents Shouldn't Say to Their Kids

It's no secret that parents should pay attention to how they communicate with their children. It can be a simple statement parents make, usually in a moment of frustration, which can cause the most damage later on.