Have you ever heard your friends, teachers or parents talk about “asthma?” About 7 million children in the United States have asthma. That’s a lot of kids! Asthma affects a person’s breathing. You probably thought that breathing was easy for everyone, but for kids with asthma, breathing can be very hard. Most of the time, [...]
Jun
15
Jun
04
Playing it Safe at the Playground
What’s your favorite activity at the playground? The swings? Slide? Monkey bars? It’s hard for me to pick just one! Playgrounds are supposed to a place where you can have fun, get some exercise and play with your friends. But sometimes kids get hurt at the playground. Before visiting a playground, your parents may give [...]
Oct
26
Halloween Safety
Halloween is coming up soon and you know that that means! Costumes and candy, what could be better! I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and I just can’t decide what to be for Halloween. Maybe Super Apple! Or Carmel Apple! Do you have your costume yet? However scary and fun your costume may be, [...]
Oct
11
Flu Season
One day last week, I woke up with a case of the sniffles. I had a headache, runny nose, sore throat and my body ached all over. It seemed I had come down with the flu. Most likely, all those who are reading this have either had the flu or will get the flu at [...]
Sep
16
Riding a Bike
Riding a bike is fun and is great exercise, but only if done safely. I like to go bike riding with my friends all the time. Follow these rules when riding your bike: Always wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how short or how close you are to home. A helmet protects you [...]
Sep
12
Always Wash Your Hands
I know it can sometimes be hard to remember to wash your hands, but it’s one of the best ways you can stay healthy. Washing your hands helps stop germs from spreading! Always remember to wash your hands with soap and water rubbing them together for 20 seconds. You can sing the “Happy Birthday” song [...]
Aug
25
Picking the Right Backpack
There’s only 10 days left until school starts, and I can’t hardly wait to see my best friends Jona and Ginger Gold again! Yesterday, my mom and I went on a big shopping extravaganza to buy all the supplies and clothes I would need for the new school year. After what felt like 30 gazillion [...]
Jul
25
Staying Safe While Playing Outside
I love playing outside during the summer. It’s so warm and all my friends are off from school. Sometimes I even get to stay outside with my friends past bedtime! It’s important to remember the rules when playing outside. Always wear a helmet when riding your bike outside. When you are playing outside with your [...]
Jul
06
Chickenpox
Have you ever had the chickenpox? I did when I was a kid and it was really itchy. There was a red, itchy area, called a rash, on my skin. The rash usually starts on the stomach or back and face. The rash starts as bumps that turn into blisters, which later turns into scabs. [...]
Jun
27
Swimming Safety
Splish! Splash! It’s getting warmer outside and you know what that means: swimming! Make sure you always ollow these do’s and don’ts when playing in the water: • DO learn how to swim! • DO get out of the water if weather turns bad, especially if there is lightening. • DO wear aqua socks or water shoes at [...]