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August

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Summer Safety!
Not even for a minute, never leave a child unattended in a car.

Saturday 1 Plan summer day trips or a vacation with your kids.

Sunday 2 Mistakes can be pathways to ideas—take your kids' mistakes in stride.

Monday 3 Heading to the beach? Don't forget the sunscreen and lots of cold drinks.

Tuesday 4 Plan a relaxing day by inviting your friends and their kids over for an ice cream party.

Wednesday 5 Tip for new moms: Visitors may be welcome, but don't let them interrupt your alone time with the new baby.

Thursday 6 Losing control? Step back and count to 10, or call 1-800-THE KIDS for help.

Friday 7 Always lock your car and secure the keys so that kids can't get to them.

Saturday 8 Tip for new dads: Spend lots of time caring for and playing with your baby.

Sunday 9 Join with other parents to organize and supervise activities for teenagers in your neighborhood.

Monday 10 A weekly allowance can help children learn about saving and spending wisely.

Tuesday 11 Warn your children about playing in and around cars.

Wednesday 12 Build your children's self-esteem by teaching them to think positively.

Thursday 13 Be willing to talk to your kids about family rules and the reasons for them.

Friday 14 Help build family communication and avoid shaming, nagging or blaming.

Saturday 15 Make it a family rule to swim only where there's a lifeguard on duty.

Sunday 16 Did you make your children feel appreciated today?

Monday 17 Focus on improvement, not perfection—for your children and yourself.

Tuesday 18 Visit a farmer's market and select a new fruit or veggie for your kids to try.

Wednesday 19 Kids bored on a hot summer's day? Make cold drinks and popcorn and tell stories.

Thursday 20 Install a trunk release mechanism so that kids can't get trapped inside the car.

Friday 21 Sort through clothes for the coming school year with your kids. Make donation bags for those that no longer fit.

Saturday 22 Tell your kids you're proud to be their Mom or Dad.

Sunday 23 Let the kids help make ice cream sundaes for a special treat after dinner.

Monday 24 Back-to-school shopping is a great way to help kids with math and managing money.

Tuesday 25 Make appointments to get the kids' physicals and immunizations up-to-date before school begins.

Wednesday 26 Begin to adjust a bedtime schedule for back-to-school.

Thursday 27 Share your children's joys when things go their way.

Friday 28 Patience takes daily practice—keep practicing.

Saturday 29 Let your children choose a new backpack for school.

Sunday 30 Encourage your children to always follow their dreams.

Monday 31 Children laugh as much as 400 times a day…share some laughs with your kids!

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Updated on April 3, 2009