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- Get ahead of homesickness by talking about the range of emotions they may experience beforehand.
- Make sure your camper packs a comfort item from home.
- Kid-sickness may hit parents a little harder while their child is at camp.
- Stay positive while prepping for camp and at drop-off.
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- When hitting the trails on an ATV, safety comes first. Most ATV injuries happen because kids are on a too-big-for-them vehicle.
- Always wear a helmet and other protective gear.
- Young riders should always have adult supervision.
- Never ride on open roads or where other vehicles are present.
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- Only use fireworks where permitted by law.
- Never use fireworks while under the influence.
- Never allow young children to handle fireworks.
- Older children should only use them under close adult supervision.
- Never light fireworks indoors.
- Only use them away from people, houses and flammable material.
- Only light one device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting.
- Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks.
- Soak used and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
- Keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergency.
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- Your child is probably thirsty when playing outside, so offer water regularly.
- Even when your child is in the pool, they should stay hydrated.
- On the boat or open water? Wear a Coast Guard approved flotation device.
- Popsicles or watery fruits and veggies can help your child stay hydrated.
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ABOUT OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CHILDREN'S HEALTH
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Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health is a collaborative, coordinated and child-focused health network that provides patients with more access to physicians and providers specifically trained to care for children. The network includes hospital-based services at the main campus of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in Baton Rouge, as well as St. Francis Pediatrics in Monroe, Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital in Lafayette and Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Bogalusa. It also connects pediatricians, pediatric specialists and other health providers across our state with clinics in the Baton Rouge region, including seven school-based clinics, Hammond, Lake Charles, Lafayette and Monroe. This model of coordinated pediatric healthcare extends vital resources into more communities across Louisiana so families have greater access to expertise close to home. For more information, visit ololchildrens.org
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