As the weather heats up, it's important that your kids stay hydrated. Along with milk, water is the best choice of drink for kids. 💦 Below are some of the reasons why:

✔️It has no calories and added sugar
✔️Keeps the joints, bones, and teeth healthy
✔️Improves mood, memory, and attention
✔️Helps the blood circulate
✔️Helps kids maintain a healthy body weight

👉 Click here for information on how much water your child needs daily based on their age and activity level, plus tips on how to prevent heat-related illnesses!

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Choose Water for Healthy Hydration

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nutrition~Along with milk, plain water is the best drink choice for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains why.

☀️ 🚘 As a reminder for the summer months and beyond, never leave your child in a parked car. Cars can heat up very quickly and children's bodies heat up 3 to 5 times faster than an adult's does. Once a child's body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit (F), their organs begin shutting down, which can lead to fatal risks.

For information about child-related heatstrokes and protecting children from hot cars, click here. 👇

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Prevent Child Deaths in Hot Cars

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​A child left in a hot car can die of heat stroke very quickly. But this tragedy can be prevented. Here are some facts about hot cars and keeping kids safe.

With summer around the corner, your kids might be spending more time near and in the pool. As drowning is one of the leading causes of deaths for children ages 1-4, it's important to follow safety precautions to protect your kids. 💦

Younger children are especially more vulnerable to drowning as they are naturally drawn to water. They should always be supervised by an adult whenever near any body of water. If there's a pool nearby, it should be fenced properly so that your child can't get through. Installing an alarm is also recommend. 🚨

For more information on safety precautions and how to fence the pool properly, check out this guide. 👇

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Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time

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​Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between ages 1 and 4. The AAP recommends several ways parents can help keep children safe around home swimming pools ...

While anxiety can affect kids of all ages, it usually affects teenagers differently than younger children. You might also notice different signs and triggers during the adolescent years, even if your child has always been anxious. 😰

Teens can be good at hiding their feelings, making it harder to see the symptoms. They are also more likely to turn to harmful behaviors, such as substance use, to manage their anxiety.

For #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, we recommend checking out this guide and video for information on how anxiety impacts teens, the signs to look out for, and how you can help your kid get the treatment they need. 👇

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How Anxiety Affects Teenagers - Child Mind Institute

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With anxiety on the rise in teenagers, learn how anxious teenagers are different from anxious children, and what to look for.