Monthly Archives: June 2014

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

July 4

Wishing you all a great, fun filled weekend with friends and family. Be safe if you are traveling. Here is a link to some fireworks and festivities around the area:

http://mainlineparent.com/2011/06/fireworks-festivities-main-line-independence-day/

SUMMER SAFETY

Summer safety

During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water.

  • · Avoid long periods of sun exposure especially between 10am and 4pm
  • · Apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays and wear on sunny and cloudy days.
  • · Infants should be dressed in lightweight clothing covering as much skin as possible and brimmed hats to shade the face
  • · Stay hydrated, drink water throughout the day
  • · Intense activities and sports should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels
  • Never leave children or animals in a car unattended.

water safetyActively supervise children in and around the water, giving them your undivided attention. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults. Be very clear who is in charge.

  • When in the water there should be an adult at arms length from young children at all times
  • Children who cannot swim or who are not strong swimmers should wear water wings or life jackets when in the water
  • Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
  • Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy system!
  • If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating fatalities occur from drowning.
  • Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the body’s ability to stay warm.

Have a GREAT and SAFE summer!

World Cup!

world cup

As we bring the world together with this program, so does world cup soccer!  The World Cup is one of the most followed international sporting events in the world and takes place every 4 years.  Many of you come from the countries represented and take great pride in supporting their national soccer teams.  So here is a little information about the Word Cup:

The tournament kicked off yesterday when Brazil plays Croatia in Sao Paulo (and won!). It will mark the 20th edition of the World Cup, which will culminate with the final on July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The World Cup will feature 32 nations — placed in groups with four teams apiece — and a total of 64 games. Defending champion Spain will have to contend with the likes of Brazil, Germany, Argentina and Italy if it wants to retain its title. The United States has qualified for its seventh straight World Cup and will be looking to get out of a very tough group that features Germany, Portugal and Ghana.

The host nation has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) and will be going for a sixth before a home crowd. Anything short of lifting the trophy will be a tough day for Brazil. So wish your Brazilian au pairs some extra luck, you know they love their soccer!

The groups are as follows:

Group A        Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon

Group B        Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia

Group C        Colombia, Greece, Cote d’lvoire. Japan

Group D        Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy

Group E        Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras

Group F         Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria

Group G        Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA

Group H        Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Korea Republic

Did you know there is a FIFA world cup app you can download to follow the scores and latest news.

For more news and information go to the official FIFA World Cup website

http://www.fifa.com/