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July

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Summer Safety!
Teach your kids proper water safety. Never leave them unattended around water.

Wednesday 1 Start summer reading lists for you and your kids.

Thursday 2-July is Ice Cream Month Enjoy your favorite flavor with your children.

Friday 3 How safe is your home? Be alert for hazards that could injure you or your children.

Saturday 4-Independence Day Enjoy a picnic and the fireworks as a family!

Sunday 5 Store prescription medication in a locked cabinet or drawer to avoid accidental poisoning.

Monday 6 Never depend on screens to keep children from falling out of windows.

Tuesday 7 Focus on building closeness and trust with your child.

Wednesday 8 Never leave your children alone in a car, not even for a minute!

Thursday 9 Let the kids use the camera to take photos of summer fun.

Friday 10 Always supervise kids on play equipment.

Saturday 11 Let your children know you trust them to do the right thing.

Sunday 12 Make a point to talk with your teen every day, even when there's not a problem.

Monday 13 Keep rescue equipment and a telephone number near the pool.

Tuesday 14 Hot summer days can mean extra pressure. Call 1-800-THE KIDS if you need someone to talk to.

Wednesday 15 Enclose pools completely with a self-locking, self-closing fence.

Thursday 16 Praise your children when they follow family rules.

Friday 17 Nothing makes your child feel as important as having your undivided attention.

Saturday 18 Hugs say more than words!

Sunday 19 Always reward positive behavior with a positive remark.

Monday 20 Make regular visits to the library this summer to keep kids' reading skills sharp.

Tuesday 21 Positive parenting is about love and understanding, not about power and control.

Wednesday 22 Be sensitive to your child's need for private one-on-one talks.

Thursday 23 Relax and enjoy children's love.

Friday 24 Practice and encourage forgiveness in your family.

Saturday 25 Always place your baby to sleep on his or her back.

Sunday 26 Never stop telling your children you love them.

Monday 27 Children do as you do, not as you say.

Tuesday 28 Make each of your children feel valued and special, especially those who are close in age.

Wednesday 29 Be sure your infant receives all her immunizations and visits the doctor when necessary.

Thursday 30 Check your local paper for festivals, outdoor concerts and other fun family events.

Friday 31 Teach your child to swim at an early age.

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Updated on April 3, 2009