Holiday Safety Tips From the Mini Page
Christmas Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are joyous winter holidays with family and friends. Stay safe with tips on lights fire prevention candles fireplace water the tree and child and pet safety. Keep breakables high and poisons away from children while avoiding battery hazards.
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Holiday safety tips for gifts and home use
In 2012 many gift lists include bikes and skateboards with helmets. Turn off Christmas lights when leaving or sleeping. Be careful around hot stoves and open ovens due to increased kitchen activity. Keep trees upright in sturdy stands. Adults should supervise any drinks as some are not safe for kids.
Cold weather frostbite warning and care tips
The article warns about frostbite from cold exposure and lists signs such as pain in the fingers toes nose cheeks or ears and glossy blistered skin. It advises adults to call a doctor, move indoors, gently warm the affected parts with warm water, wiggle the parts to restore circulation, and avoid high heat or rubbing blisters.
Dress Warmly For Outside Activities In Cold Weather
Plan to be outside or helping with chores requires warm attire. Wear thin layered clothing including long johns warm socks boots shirts pants sweater coat gloves or mittens hat and scarf to stay comfortable in cold conditions.
Books and links at Uy On the Web and library picks
The Web section lists three bitly links for further reads. At the library shelf the children's titles include Scaredy Squirrel Prepares for Christmas by Mélanie Watt and Kids in the Holiday Kitchen by Jessica Strand and Tammy Massman-Johnson.
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Santa caught in a revolving door joke
Sid jokes about Santa trapped by a revolving door while Seth notes the line Ho ho swoosh and Sheldon asks when Santa finishes deliveries. Sam quips the delivery arrives just in the St Nick of time.
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Beavers' dam material helps filter agricultural runoff
A University of Rhode Island study shows organic beaver dam material can remove a large portion of fertilizer runoff. The second note urges families to discuss home fire escape plans.
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Teachers offer guides for standards based activity feature
Teachers can access standards based activity guides accompanying this feature at bbs am universal dot com slash teaching guides dot htm. The page provides classroom activities aligned with the content and goals of the feature.
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