
How to Get Awesome Sleep This Summer (Without Losing Out on Any Fun!)
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Summer is here! June is the first official month of the season, and you’re probably starting to get invited to tons of weddings, planning on seeing dozens of blockbuster hits in the theater, and wishing you had stock in SPF 50 for those long days by the pool, are we right?
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re most likely going to try and cram as much fun into your summer as you possibly can, and you just might find yourself worn out from all those good times.
That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you know how to stay safe, cool, and well-rested during the hottest months of the year. And we're here to help by covering the following topics and tips...
Kick Start the Fun with Some Summer Trivia
Staying Entertained and Safe This Summer
Beating the Summer Heat – Made Easy
Sublime Summer Sleep (and How to Get It)
Whether you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained and out of danger during the school break, easy tips for beating the summer heat, or the best way to get a good night’s rest when it’s blistering hot outside, we’ve got you covered!Kick Start the Fun with Some Summer Trivia
Everyone loves the season of soaking up rays and family vacations but most of us don’t know much about summer other than the fact that school is out and the sunny fun is in. Check out these 9 intriguing summer facts to entertain your friends and family!- June gets its name from Juno, the wife of Jupiter in Greek mythology.
- France’s Eiffel Tower has been known to expand in the summer heat, causing it to grow in height by up to six inches.
- The phrase “dog days of summer” started with the ancient Greeks blaming the Dog Star (Sirius) for the heat, sickness, and droughts that often occurred during the season.
- Until the early 20th century, American kids didn’t get a summer break from school, instead only getting time off in the spring and the fall, in order to help with planting and harvesting.
- In the United States, custom dictates that white pants can only be worn during the summer months, specifically between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
- Popsicles were invented by accident in 1905, when an 11-year-old boy left a glass of soda outside in the winter and found it frozen (and delicious!) the next morning.
- Summer is the hardest season to get quality sleep, due to your body automatically waking you up if the temperature rises above 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Researchers have discovered that summertime tweets are more positive worldwide than any other time of the year.
- China hosted the largest bikini parade on record in the summer of 2012, with almost 1,100 participants.
- Watermelon is one of our favorite summer treats, thanks to the fact that it’s cool and refreshing, due to being made up of almost 92% water, and the average American consumes nearly 15 pounds of the sweet fruit each and every year.
Staying Entertained and Safe This Summer
June doesn’t signify just the start of family fun and freedom from school, it’s also a month that’s been dedicated to practicing summer safety and learning about a skill that saves lives. We’re talking about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and how it can prevent death in the case of heart attacks or other life-threatening situations. Summer Safety Month has helped to call attention to the importance of taking the time to learn CPR and help the more than 350,000 people that suffer cardiac arrests to be around to enjoy even more summer fun with their friends and loved ones.Did you know...
- CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival for heart attack victims
- 90% of those that suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital don’t survive without CPR
- Music can save lives – CPR should be done at a rate of 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute and the beat of the song “Stayin’ Alive” is the ideal rhythm to perform CPR
- It takes only a minute and a half to learn the 2-step live-saving CPR process
Summer Safety for Kids
Parents know that summer is the perfect time for their children to get out and enjoy some fun in the sun, but there are also some causes for concern when it comes to keeping them safe at the beach, around the pool, out on the boat, or even at amusement parks. Check out the following helpful summertime safety tips to ensure that your little ones are safe and entertained...- Make sure that your kids know how to swim before heading for the beach or pool
- Know how to identify poisonous plants to help prevent rashes and sleepless nights
- Guard against sunburns with a sunscreen that is waterproof and at least SPF 50
- Learn how to make your own first-aid kit and keep it on hand at all times
- When out on a boat, be sure everyone is wearing a properly fitted life jacket
- Know the signs of heat stroke (dizziness, headaches, nausea, and lack of sweating)
- Make sure kids don’t skimp on summertime sleep after a long day of fun in the sun