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Getting Ready for Sleep-Away Camp 
Summer sleep-away camps can be stressful for children with common medical conditions such as uncontrolled bedwetting but this does not need to be the case.
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Summer sleep-away camps can be stressful for children with common medical conditions such as uncontrolled bedwetting but this does not need to be the case.
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Whether you are taking a family vacation to the beach, boating on your local lake, or swimming in the community pool, swimming and water safety should always be a priority. Follow these tips for safe swimming:
1. Don’t Swim Alone: Do not allow children to swim without an adult. Even adults should never swim alone. It is best to swim with others. In a pool, swim at a depth that is safe for you. If you're just learning to swim, stay in the shallow end. Keep in mind that swimming at night increases all risks.
2. Follow Regulations: If you are at a public pool or beach, follow all regulations and lifeguard directions. Depth markers are important. You should never dive into shallow water. Additionally, if there is not a lifeguard on duty, you should take extra safety precautions.
3. Learn to Swim: If you have a pool, or your family takes part in water activities, it is very important that you know how to swim. Learning basic more»
1. Don’t Swim Alone: Do not allow children to swim without an adult. Even adults should never swim alone. It is best to swim with others. In a pool, swim at a depth that is safe for you. If you're just learning to swim, stay in the shallow end. Keep in mind that swimming at night increases all risks.
2. Follow Regulations: If you are at a public pool or beach, follow all regulations and lifeguard directions. Depth markers are important. You should never dive into shallow water. Additionally, if there is not a lifeguard on duty, you should take extra safety precautions.
3. Learn to Swim: If you have a pool, or your family takes part in water activities, it is very important that you know how to swim. Learning basic more»
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