http://www.marandatv.com 'Where You Live' looks at issues impacting families and explores local angles on a wide variety of topics ranging from potty training to puberty and fitness to family fun. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:13:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.marandatv.com/2008/07/11/being-safe-in-the-water/ http://www.marandatv.com/2008/07/11/being-safe-in-the-water/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:03:57 +0000 Jamie Allen http://www.marandatv.com/?p=107 Everyone loves swimming in the summer.  Whether it’s a local pool, water park or one of West Michigan’s awesome lakes, make sure to be safe.

• When in the sun, make sure you always wear sunscreen with at least SPF 15. 
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Pay attention to signs of heatstroke, like excessive sweating, racing heart rate, dizziness and fatigue.
• When near the water make sure that all children know how to swim.  If not, children should wear a Coast Guard approved lifejacket at all times.
• Make sure that all children in the water have proper supervision.  There should always be one designated adult watching who isn’t reading a book, tanning or talking with friends.

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