Whether students are out of school for weather, summer or during this challenging time of school closures and social distancing, they can still remain on track with their school work and keep up with their studies. The Summer Skills program is the perfect program to help them. I have previously used these workbooks for my […]
SPLASH INTO SUMMER 2019
Swimming is a fantastic form of exercise and a major component of many spring break trips and summer break fun. But parents should remember that swimming also comes with risk. Follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to protect children from drowning. Children over age 1 may be at a lower risk of […]
Rainy Days and a Far-Off Adventure
Growing up, one of the things I looked forward most to during summer vacation was having an unlimited amount of free time to read. I remember lazy rainy days tucked into a chair, nose buried deep in some far-off adventure. There was also the intense research of finding just the right books to take on […]
Tick Tock, Ticks!
It’s tick time. Summertime is the time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. It’s also the time when the habitats of children and ticks overlap. Whether you enjoy hiking or camping in the Great Smoky Mountains like my kids and I do or playing in the backyard with your kids and pets, you may be exposed […]
Tick Season/How To Remove A Tick
Summer is tick season. It is important to check your children daily for ticks during this time of year if they play outside in yards and wooded areas. This helpful link discusses the proper method of removal. If you have difficulty removing a tick or have questions, please contact us. Have a wonderful summer! https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/from-insects-animals/Pages/How-To-Remove-A-Tick.aspx
