Summer Safety Tips

This weekend is the unofficial start of summer. As the saying goes, "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt." So, here are some simple steps that can help make sure summer stays fun.

Remember that with our intense sunshine, sunscreen to prevent burning and fluids to prevent dehydration are important for everyone, even on cloudy days. This is even more important for visitors.

And after a long winter and many school days, bicycles and scooters will be your children's best friends. Head injuries happen easily and can be devastating. So, just make sure they always wear a helmet, even if just in your driveway. Most kids don't like helmets at first, but if the house rule is always, "no helmet, no bicycle," they'll quickly get used to them.

With the warmer temperatures and more sunshine, we will also start venturing outside more to exercise. But after a slow winter, you need to allow your body time to adjust to a new exercise routine. Start slowly, increasing the distance or intensity of your workout over days. Also, spend less time, at first, outdoors to allow your body to adjust to the hotter temperatures. And exercise when it's cooler, in the morning or towards the end of the day. Again, don't forget to keep hydrated.

The goal here is to enjoy Colorado's beautiful summer with your family, but to do so with safety in mind.