Family Beach Day Essentials
5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Increase the Fun on Your Family Beach Day
by Sara Kendall
Packing up and heading out to the beach is a favorite excursion for many families. The chance to play and relax in the sand gives a family important together time. With just a little planning you can keep your family beach day from turning into work, and avoid some of the unexpected annoyances that can dampen a good time. To have more fun and fewer hassles, here are five tips to incorporate into your planning to help make your family’s beach day more enjoyable for everyone.
July 4th Fireworks Safety Tips
Children are at High Risk for Fireworks Eye Injuries
The Fourth of July is drawing near and barbeque preparations are underway. Fireworks are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, but they can also be dangerous. Sadly, children and teens are too often hurt by fireworks. So, before the celebration begins, get your EyeSmart fireworks safety tips from the Texas Ophthalmological Association.
Of the 9,000 fireworks-related injuries each year, 21 percent are eye injuries and more than half of the victims are young children or teenagers.