Stay Safe This Summer
Book of the Month
Enemy Pie sounds gross, but at the end of this story by Derek Munson it turns out to be a pie to turn an enemy into a friend. At Head Start we work daily to help children use language to resolve conflicts and make friends, which are two skills they will use Young children are more a child’s insides, just as sunblock throughout their school years. This book is entertaining, and vulnerable than adults in the protects the outside. Sometimes summer heat. Sunblock should be kids get busy playing and need to a good read for children who are applied about 30 minutes before be reminded to drink fluids, so it is learning these valuable social skills. going outside so it has time to be important to have water available absorbed so it can do its job. all day. Children’s skin is thinner so it gets Warning signs of dehydration sunburned easier. Using sunblock in a child include cracked lips, no now will protect skin even into tears when crying, low energy, and adulthood. Spray on sunscreen is infrequent urination. dangerous if it is inhaled accidently, Be safe this summer by taking so lotion is safer for kids. these simple precautions and you Choosing to be active as a family Drinking enough fluids protects can play all day without worry. is a great way to set a lifestyle of healthy habits. Here is a fun way to The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for Ohioans 16 and older. make your own bowling game at home, which can be utilized indoors Vaccinations are available throughout Lorain County and the region. LCCAA Head Start encourages you to learn more about the vaccine and and outdoors. make a plan to get vaccinated. Take any empty bottles and fill Lorain County Public Health offers links to sign up for appointments to be them with water (add food coloring vaccinated as well as many facts and answers to frequently asked questions. to the water). Put numbers on the You can also find recommendations for continuing to stay safe even after bottles, if you want to keep track you have been vaccinated. Visit them at www.loraincountyhealth.com. of points. Use any type of ball to United Way of Greater Lorain County is offering free rides to select knock down your pins. vaccine clinics. Call 2-1-1 to learn more or schedule. The State of Ohio is operating a large vaccination site at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. It is free, includes free parking and operates 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sign up at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov or by calling 1-833-427-5634.
Where to Get Vaccinated
