It’s important to be both physically and mentally prepared for game day. I always help my son to have a good, nutritious meal the night before the game and encourage him to practice visualizing making great plays. When you’ve already imagined them happening, they’re that much easier to recreate on the field! Juggling all the responsibilities of being a mom can be crazy, especially when shuttling my son to practices and games. It’s easy for things to get lost in the shuffle so always pack extra socks and an extra pair of cleats (if you have them)! A tough game means lots of perspiration so help your kids by teaching them to stay hydrated! 15-20 oz. of water two to three hours before practices and games will help their little engines to keep running at full steam! It’s no fun losing. But learning how to be a good winner and a good loser are both really important. Before a big game I always try to tell my son that the most important thing is to go out and to do the best you can and, win or lose, be positive and treat others with respect. I know that game days can get crazy! So it’s always helpful to have quick, healthy snacks on hand. That’s why I love DOLE Fruit Squish’ems. The squeezable fruit pouches are a delicious and nutritious snack that come in easy-to-use pouches. Each pouch contains one full serving of all-natural fruit from fresh USA apples. They can be easily eaten in the car or on the sidelines of the game.
More than 70% of child safety restraints in the United States are installed or used incorrectly. The most common mistake is making sure you know the right way to face the seat. This is also the most dangerous mistake a parent can make when it comes to car seat safety. Kids should remain rear-facing to a minimum of two years old, regardless of height or weight, and should continue to rear-face until they outgrow the seat in that mode. Children’s vertebrae are not fused until well into early childhood and this makes them prone to serious injury or even death if involved in an accident. Basically, if the crash could result in whiplash in an adult, it could kill a small child. Rear-facing provides more support to the child's neck during the initial impact. For children under two years, rear facing is more than 500% safer than forward facing. Car seats definitely have expiration dates. Check the back or bottom of the seat for a label stating the date of manufacture. Most seats expire six years after the date of manufacture. Once expired, a child seat must be destroyed and thrown away. Never sell it, give it away, or leave it on the curb. Using an expired or recalled seat is also a commonly made mistake. The latch (lower anchors and tethers for children) system is available in all passenger vehicles. Its purpose is to make it easier to install car seats correctly.
China sets can be great family heirlooms but if yours is broken or looking worse for wear you can transform it into beautiful jewelry with Orly’s DIY Broken China Jewelry.
