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How to Prevent Accidents in Children During the SummerFeatured

June 22, 2026
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Summer is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. It is a season for outdoor play, exploration, running, and enjoying the sun. However, it is also a time when the risk of accidents increases if proper precautions are not taken.

As child care providers, our responsibility is to create a safe environment where children can enjoy themselves while staying protected.

Most Common Summer Risks

During this season, some of the most frequent accidents include:

Understanding these risks is the first step in preventing them.

Sun Protection

Heat and sun exposure can affect young children quickly.

Recommendations:

  • Apply sunscreen before going outside
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
  • Use hats or caps
  • Provide shaded play areas

Remember: children’s skin is more sensitive.

Stay Hydrated

Children can become dehydrated without realizing it.

  • Offer water frequently
  • Limit sugary drinks
  • Watch for signs such as fatigue or irritability

A well-hydrated child is a safer child.

Water Safety

Water is one of the greatest risks during summer.

  • Never leave a child unattended
  • Empty buckets or containers after use
  • Maintain constant supervision during water play

Accidents can happen in seconds.

Outdoor Play Safety

  • Always provide active supervision
  • Check that playground equipment is in good condition
  • Avoid slippery or overheated surfaces
  • Plan activities appropriate for the child’s age

Insect Protection

  • Use child-safe insect repellent
  • Avoid areas with a high number of insects
  • Check children’s skin after outdoor activities

The Role of the Provider

Summer should be a time of joy, not concern. With prevention, awareness, and care, we can ensure that children enjoy every moment safely.

Because caring is not just about watching… it is about anticipating, protecting, and teaching with love.

Contribution by Precious Moment Childcare

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Activity for Children Ages 2 and up

July 2, 2024
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Materials we will use:

  • Paper
  • Brushes
  • Paint

Art is important in children’s education because it helps develop their creativity and ability to express themselves, it also helps them better understand the world around them and develop skills.

Skills that are strengthened:

✔️Development of fine motor skills

✔️Stimulates the motor coordination

✔️Develops tactile sensitivity

✔️Improves the expression of feelings and communication

Contribution of: Ivelisse De Jesus Cotto

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Tantrums in Children of 2 and 3 Years

July 2, 2024
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Many children may start screaming non-stop. Around 24 months of age, transforming our children. “I don’t want to sleep”, he shouts at you when you go to put him to bed, “I don’t like it”, every time it’s time to eat, “I’m alone” when you’re going to cross the street, “its mine” if his brother reaches a toy… they ask for things by shouting, protests and get angry constantly, they challenge you, they cry uncontrollably, they hit others, they are stubborn, they don’t obey or listen, and when we stop him from doing something he explodes in a tantrum.

In the middle of the street, writhing on the ground, in a sea of tears, confronting their parents and other children in the park. their parents and other children in the park.

Many times, our little ones push us to the limit, and in some situations it is not easy to stay calm. We may be tempted to put ourselves at his or her level, and shout louder than him or her to win the battle.

Successfully overcoming tantrums in 2 and 3 year old children is possible if you know how.

Discover specific strategies and guidelines that will allow you to maintain control in conflictive situations and techniques to establish limits at home.

It is very important to control your own emotions, it will be one of the strategies that will help you, talk about basic rules that we must keep in mind whenever we discipline our children.

  1. We all have responsibilities: we must teach them from a young age that their contribution is important.
  2. Respect is mutual. It is important from the beginning to set a good example.
  3. Teach them that life is not always fair. Waiting for a turn, sharing toys, feeling disappointment or some other situation that may cause discomfort.
  4. Consistency is key. Being constant and firm regarding the norms and rules you set is very important.

We must maintain these guidelines:

  • Do not give in
  • Calm down
  • Listen and explain
  • Analyze the cause
  • Coordinate

Tantrums, no matter how different the cause, are eradicated by directing behavior towards a more adaptive and healthy emotional expression.

Some strategies for these cases are:

  • Prevent
  • Reward
  • Ignore
  • Let go
  • Reinforce the positive
  • Give them other options so they feel like they can choose.

Courtesy of Precious Moment Child Care

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