End of Summer, Holiday Safety, and Family Fun Month

It is Family Fun Month! Dedicate some family time by attending summer concerts, movies, or other summer activities. Additionally, keep in mind of family summer holiday safety in a calm manner. Be alert and prevent injuries or heat exhaustion. Although not all injuries or health issues can be avoided, carefully review family summer plans.

The end of summer arrives and yet it feels exhausting to enjoy the last days of vacation. Other times there might be days when you feel too sleepy due to the summer heat. Additionally, you might want to slow down to enjoy the summer holidays. The last summer holidays can be fun being spent with family and friends. Yet, there are safety tips that one can use as a guide to avoid summer fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and nausea.

Before you begin your Family Fun Month, select clothing that is appropriate for the sweltering summer weather. If you are going to take a summer walk with your family, practice mindfulness without getting distracted. Distracted walking is not recommended because it limits your safety and your family's safety. Also, if you are sleepy before your summer walk, it is best to take a nap or get necessary sleep before going outside. Use an alarm clock to wake you up after your nap or your sleep. 

Splash chilly water or wash your face after waking up. Listen to weather advisory alerts. Read about weather conditions ahead of time before going outdoors with your family. Make a summer emergency kit before going out. Here is a brief list with summer safety tips. 

1. Avoid playing outside from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM during summer weather conditions. 
2. Read, listen, and be informed of ocean currents, tidal waves, and beach advisory alerts before going to the beach. 
3. Supervise your children riding their bicycles with their helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads.
4. Make sure children's playground equipment is sturdy, safe, and clean at home or in the park.
5. Inspect ticks and other insects that might crawl on your legs, arms, or head.
6. Supervise your children when they are swimming in the swimming pool.
7. Be careful listening to high volume music or other sounds with headphones, speakers, or the television. 
8. Park your family automobile in a shaded area and inspect your car for insects. 
9. Vacuum, clean, and pick up any leftover food crumbs inside the car.
10. Supervise your children when they are playing with fingerpaints, chalk, soap fingerpaints, puzzle pieces, or toys with small pieces. 
11.  Make sure folding chairs, patio chairs, and hanging benches are not broken before sitting on them. 
12. Avoid drinking beverages with too much sugar, caffeine, or alcohol when doing summer activities outdoors. 
13. Take a break from outside activities by having a cold beverage, a cold snack, and rest in a chilly ventilated area. 
14. Supervise your children from water slides, swimming pool games, and water exercises. 
15. Do not swim if you have a stomachache, strong cramps, or have any small cuts.

In addition to following these summer safety tips, make sure you and your family do not encounter poisonous plants such as Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Oleander, and Giant Hogweed. If you do come in contact to these plants or other plants that caused blisters, rashes, and other allergy symptoms; Seek medical care immediately. Use bug repellent or essential oils with a carrier oil as a bug repellant. Nonetheless, avoid wearing sandals outdoors and wear closed summer shoes to avoid bug bites on your feet. Have two pairs of summer clothing to change into especially if you sweat too much. 

Avoid wearing tight clothing or clothing that restricts your movement to prevent excessive sweating during the hot weather months. Also, change into two pairs of shoes if your feet are sweating a lot. Use ice packs for your sweating and for muscle pain caused by the summer heat. Nonetheless, enjoying the end of summer activities with relaxation techniques can reduce your stress caused by the summer heat, allergies, or busyness. As well as inspecting your feet, hands, legs, and your entire body for sunburns, itchy rashes, and dry flaky skin. 

It is recommended to use unscented bath soap to avoid getting insect bites. Do take your allergy medications and if needed take them at night if it makes you too drowsy. Take a shower or bath after coming back from outdoor activities. Also, avoid running with flip flops or other sandals to prevent injuries. Always seek medical help if you have a headache that does not go away, nausea, vomiting, too much sweating, feeling tiredness, and dizziness. 

Enjoy the end of summer and Family Fun Month with safety. Also, have a safety plan if you travel to a summer cabin, camping trip, or beach resort. Calmy practice a family emergency drill. Do not leave any barbecues unattended or camping stoves. Finally, wear comfortable hairstyles without fragrant hair sprays or hair gels. 

Keep in mind that the summer heat can be unbearable during certain times. Having fun with the family and staying safe from heat exhaustion, summer weather changes, and other heat related effects can also affect everyone's mood. Stay in a shaded area, hydrated, and wear comfortable shoes. Avoid reading in an area with direct sunlight to prevent headaches and sweat getting into your eyes. Here are websites about summer safety tips to enjoy Family Fun Month. 

 

 

Summer Safety Home-National Safety Council:

Summer Safety Home - National Safety Council

Summer Safety Tips-Total Wellness Health:

36 Summer Safety Tips For Your Next Newsletter

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