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What You Need to Know Before Sending Your Kids Off To Summer Camp!

4/27/2017

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What You Need to Know Before Sending Your Kids Off to Summer Camp
Summer camp is great for kids. Whether you went to summer camp yourself and experienced the fun firsthand or have simply seen the fun in movies and elsewhere, rest assured, summer camp is a great choice for your kids! Kids get the benefits of physical exercise, socialization and independence, while parents get a little time away from the kiddos! But, of course, like anything else, a good summer camp experience comes with proper preparation. Here’s what you should know about getting your kids ready for summer camp.


Decide Whether to Opt for a Local or Sleepover Camp

Camp can be a great experience for a child, but as a parent, it’s important to decide what kind of camp is ideal for your little one. There are pluses and minuses to both local and sleepover camps. A sleepover camp can be a great time to arm your children with self-found confidence and prepare them for future independence. Most children go to sleepover camp after age 8 or so, past the third grade. Before sending your child off to camp, be sure to “test the waters” with sleepovers at friends’ houses or at Grandma’s. Don’t forget that there are “in-between” options as well—you can send your child to a special two week sleepover camp and have them at a local camp the remainder of the summer. There are many options in today’s day and age, so don’t be afraid to get creative!
    
Get Organized
To make sure your child is a happy camper, make sure they are prepared. First, get organized and make a list of all the things you need—both things that need to be bought and packed and information you need from the camp (event schedule, contact information, a map of the camp, rule-book, etc...). Your camp should have guidelines on what to bring, but if you aren’t sure, ask! Better to be proactive and ask questions than regret not having something later. Make sure that you print a list of everything your child needs and that you write your child’s name on everything in permanent marker. It’s also a good idea to let your child bring a comfort item or some token of home with them. It doesn’t have to be big, but even something as small and simple as a teddy bear or note from dad or mom can go a long way!
    
As you’re preparing, don’t forget to come up with a mental packing list as well. What’s a mental packing list? A list of free, easy to pack attitudes and reminders that will serve your child well all summer long. You can customize your list at will, but some good things to include are: a positive attitude, an open mind, a sense of adventure, cooperation, and kindness. Talk to your child about what values are most important to bring to camp.
    
Get Your Child Vaccinated
Most summer camps nowadays have vaccination requirements. These vaccination requirements are put in place to help protect your children, as well as camp counselors and staff from potential illness. Camps will have different vaccination requirements based on your state, county or camp itself. It is recommended that you get your child’s summer vaccinations as soon as possible, before the pre-summer camp rush.

Contact the Capital Pediatric Group to book your appointment and beat the rush!



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Must Know Child Poison Prevention Tips

4/5/2017

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 It’s something you would never imagine happening to your child: your little one endangered by a formerly innocuous food or object, but it happens every day. Thousands of American children are poisoned each year. Indeed, over 300 children on a daily basis are treated in an emergency department as a result of being poisoned. Two of these 300 die daily, as well. Poisoning is not only life-endangering, but even if survived can cause life-lasting damages. Part of what makes poisonings so tragic is that they are preventable—in fact, more than 90% of poisonings occur at home. Given that children are particularly curious and accident-prone creatures, it’s essential that parents always keep the possibility of poisoning in mind and prepare accordingly. Here are some of our top tips.
 
 -Read the labels. Always read the labels of any medicine you give to your child. Yes, poisonings can and do occur due to accidental overdoses. Be sure to always thoroughly read the instructions—and ingredients—of any medication before administering it to your child. Always read all the warning labels too, however obvious or silly they may seem. Do not give your child medicine intended for adults, or the adult dosage of the medication. If you are unsure about a particular medication, talk to your pharmacist or Capital Pediatric Group doctor.
 
-Keep products in their original bottles. A good idea is to keep as many products as possible in their original bottles, as well as medications. At the very least, all containers should be clearly marked with information that indicates their contents.
 
-Lock up prescription medicines. Keep medicines in a safe, dry place that cannot be accessed by children. Keep in mind curious children will try to open every shelf and container and will try put anything and everything into their mouths. Put harmful medicine somewhere they can’t get to.
 
-Put away household products. Cleaning and other household products are often toxic, and even in small doses or exposures can be harmful to children. Put away laundry detergent, dish soap, glue, and the like and make sure it stays far out of reach. While under your kitchen cabinets may be convenient, make sure those cabinets can be securely locked before allowing a small child inside.
 
-Never share prescription medication. Prescription medication should be consumed by one person only: the person it is prescribed to. Allowing your child to share your medication can have disastrous consequences, as the effects of the medicine on their body may be vastly different to its effects on yours.
 
-Be prepared. Make sure you know the CDC’s Poison Help Number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it posted it in your home. The line is open 24/7. If poisoning occurs and your child is collapsed or is not breathing, call 911 immediately. If your child is awake and responsive, call the Poison Hotline immediately and await instructions. Lastly, do NOT throw out what was responsible for the poisoning. Having this available may help in diagnosis and treatment.
 

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