Pool Behavior Tips for Kids AND Their Parents
A SUMMER GUIDE TO SPLASHING SAFELY
Everyone wants their child to enjoy summer to the fullest. After a year of hard work in the classroom, young folks deserve the opportunity to cut loose, forget about homework, and have some fun. It’s hard to think of anything that fits the bill better than hopping in the pool for a swim on a hot day. Parents, though, want to ensure their child will not end up contributing to a tragic statistic. According to the National Safety Council, there are roughly 10 drowning deaths per day in America, and even more in the summer. The best way to avoid an aquatic mishap is to practice the following safety tips. BUILD CONFIDENCE WITH LESSONS You would never let your child get behind the wheel of a car and drive off on their own without hours of practice beforehand, but many people do the
equivalent with swimming. All children should have instruction before swimming on their own, whether or not they wear flotation aids. Understand, however, that lessons do not “drownproof” your child. Sadly, nothing can do that. AVOID POOLSIDE TOMFOOLERY Having fun in and around the water can’t come at the expense of safety. Make sure your children know to never submerge or dunk another swimmer. They should also avoid running around the outside of a pool because a slick surface can lead to a fall, concussion, or worse. BE AN ATTENTIVE PARENT The time to check your emails or enjoy a poolside cocktail is not when your child is swimming. Even if there is a lifeguard on duty, it’s up to you to keep a vigilant eye on your little ones. In the event that you do lose track of them, always check the water first. And never, ever leave the pool area without your child. WEAR SUNSCREEN Obviously, the use of sunscreen has no impact on preventing a drowning. What it does prevent is a nasty burn that will keep you out of the sun for days, something no child wants during the summer.
Good News
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 15:13
BLT DOGS
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Is a hot dog a sandwich or not? We’re not here to weigh in on the ever- contentious debate, but when you combine a hot dog with a BLT, it definitely becomes more sandwich-like — and way more delicious.
Ingredients
Directions
1. Heat a skillet to medium and fry bacon until rendered and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. 2. Fry hot dogs in bacon drippings, creating a crust, and cook until warmed through. 3. Using a dry skillet or oven, toast buns. 4. Spread mayonnaise on buns, place hot dog and bacon inside, and top with tomatoes and lettuce. Serve.
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4 strips bacon
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4 hot dogs (ideally Boar’s Head Beef Frankfurters, but any all- beef variety will do)
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4 hot dog buns
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1 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
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1 large tomato, seeded and diced
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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