SAFETY TIPS YOUR FAMILY NEEDS Pour Cold Water on Swimming Accidents
Did you know that drowning is the top cause of injury-related deaths for children aged 1–4? Worse, the American Red Cross reports that 69% of children who drowned were not expected to be near water at the time of the incident. As the weather heats up and families turn to swimming as a quick and fun way to cool down, you and your children must know the basics of water safety. In 2018, 918 children under 19 drowned, and more than 7,000 children visited the emergency room for water-related incidents. Autistic children are particularly at risk, with a 160 times greater likelihood of experiencing a water-related injury or death. Almost all of these accidents were avoidable. So, what can you do to keep your children safe in the water? For a start, every family member should know how to swim. Yes, that means you, too — kids with parents who have inadequate swimming skills are more likely to suffer water-related injuries. Plus, if there’s ever a dangerous incident, you want the ability to help your child as quickly as possible. Swimming lessons are not a luxury — they’re a crucial life skill!
If you have a pool on your property, it’s essential to always have it locked and inaccessible without an adult present. If your child is visiting a friend’s house, ensure that their parents follow the same rules. Kiddie pools can be very dangerous to younger children, so never leave kids unsupervised when they can even momentarily access water.
When your kids are swimming, an adult who can swim should always be present and paying close attention — it’s vital to avoid distractions, especially something
that can captivate us like cellphones. Even a child with a flotation device can get into trouble in the water, and every parent should know that drowning doesn’t look like what we’ve seen in the movies. Splashing and screaming signal distress, but drowning is silent — typically, a drowning person’s head will be tilted back with their mouth at water level and they will usually have a vacant look in their eyes. Finally, always check the water first if a child goes missing. Minutes and even seconds can be the difference between life and death. No family should suffer a water-related tragedy — visit RedCross.org for more safety tips so you and your family can enjoy a safe and happy summer.
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Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Skewers Inspired by RecipeRunner.com
Summer is here, and you know what that means: It’s time to break out the barbecue and meat skewers! Ingredients Directions
1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
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