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• Except in rare circumstances, drowning people are physiologically unable to call out for help. The respiratory system was designed for breathing. Speech is the secondary or overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled, before speech occurs.

• Drowning people’s mouths alternately sink below and reappear above the surface of the water. The mouths of drowning people are not above the surface of the water long enough for them to exhale, inhale, and call out for help. When the drowning people’s mouths are above the surface, they exhale and inhale quickly as their mouths start to sink below the surface of the water.

• Drowning people cannot wave for help. Nature instinctively forces them to extend their arms laterally and press down on the water’s surface. Pressing down on the surface of the water, permits drowning people to leverage their bodies so they can lift their mouths out of the water to breathe.

• Throughout the Instinctive Drowning Response, drowning people cannot voluntarily control their arm movements. Physiologically, drowning people who are struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning and perform voluntary movements such as waving for help, moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for a piece of rescue equipment.

• From beginning to end of the Instinctive Drowning Response people’s bodies remain upright in the water, with no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued by a trained lifeguard, these drowning people can only struggle on the surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

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1. Except in rare circumstances, drowning people are physiologically unable to call out for help. The respiratory system was designed for breathing. Speech is the secondary or overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled, before speech occurs.
2. Drowning people’s mouths alternately sink below and reappear above the surface of the water. The mouths of drowning people are not above the surface of the water long enough for them to exhale, inhale, and call out for help. When the drowning people’s mouths are above the surface, they exhale and inhale quickly as their mouths start to sink below the surface of the water.
3. Drowning people cannot wave for help. Nature instinctively forces them to extend their arms laterally and press down on the water’s surface. Pressing down on the surface of the water, permits drowning people to leverage their bodies so they can lift their mouths out of the water to breathe.
4. Throughout the Instinctive Drowning Response, drowning people cannot voluntarily control their arm movements. Physiologically, drowning people who are struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning and perform voluntary movements such as waving for help, moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for a piece of rescue equipment.
5. From beginning to end of the Instinctive Drowning Response people’s bodies remain upright in the water, with no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued by a trained lifeguard, these drowning people can only struggle on the surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

• Fireworks safety
• Bug safety
• Playground safety
• Bicycle safety
• Skateboard, scooter, in-line skating and heelys safety
• All-terrain vehicles
• Lawn mower safety

• Fun in the sun
• Heat stress in exercising chidlren
• Pool safety
• Boating Safety
• Open water swimming

“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” -- Becoming a Nation of Readers

• The Treasury of Read Alouds
• The Read Aloud Handbook
• Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
• Best Books to Read Aloud with Children of All Ages
• Reading Aloud Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Reading Is FUNdamental: Reading Aloud
• Caldecott Medal Home Page
• Newbery Medal Home Page

• the National Summer Learning Association
• Readaloud.Org
• Edutopia: How to Beat Summer Learning Loss
• Oxford Learning: Tips to Promote Learning All Summer Long
• Reading Rockets: Five Easy Tips for Summer Learning

• What you do matters.
• You cannot be too loving.
• Be involved in your child's life.
• Adapt your parenting to fit your child.
• Establish and set rules.
• Foster your child's independence.
• Be consistent.
• Avoid harsh discipline.
• Explain your rules and decisions.
• Treat your child with respect.

• Nurture Your Child's Self-Esteem
• Catch Kids Being Good
• Set Limits and Be Consistent With Your Discipline
• Make Time for Your Kids
• Be a Good Role Model
• Make Communication a Priority
• Be Flexible and Willing to Adjust Your Parenting Style
• Show That Your Love Is Unconditional
• Know Your Own Needs and Limitations as a Parent

1. Except in rare circumstances, drowning people are physiologically unable to call out for help. The respiratory system was designed for breathing. Speech is the secondary or overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled, before speech occurs.
2. Drowning people’s mouths alternately sink below and reappear above the surface of the water. The mouths of drowning people are not above the surface of the water long enough for them to exhale, inhale, and call out for help. When the drowning people’s mouths are above the surface, they exhale and inhale quickly as their mouths start to sink below the surface of the water.
3. Drowning people cannot wave for help. Nature instinctively forces them to extend their arms laterally and press down on the water’s surface. Pressing down on the surface of the water, permits drowning people to leverage their bodies so they can lift their mouths out of the water to breathe.
4. Throughout the Instinctive Drowning Response, drowning people cannot voluntarily control their arm movements. Physiologically, drowning people who are struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning and perform voluntary movements such as waving for help, moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for a piece of rescue equipment.
5. From beginning to end of the Instinctive Drowning Response people’s bodies remain upright in the water, with no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued by a trained lifeguard, these drowning people can only struggle on the surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

• Fireworks safety
• Bug safety
• Playground safety
• Bicycle safety
• Skateboard, scooter, in-line skating and heelys safety
• All-terrain vehicles
• Lawn mower safety

• Fun in the sun
• Heat stress in exercising chidlren
• Pool safety
• Boating Safety
• Open water swimming

“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” -- Becoming a Nation of Readers

• The Treasury of Read Alouds
• The Read Aloud Handbook
• Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
• Best Books to Read Aloud with Children of All Ages
• Reading Aloud Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Reading Is FUNdamental: Reading Aloud
• Caldecott Medal Home Page
• Newbery Medal Home Page

• What you do matters.
• You cannot be too loving.
• Be involved in your child's life.
• Adapt your parenting to fit your child.
• Establish and set rules.
• Foster your child's independence.
• Be consistent.
• Avoid harsh discipline.
• Explain your rules and decisions.
• Treat your child with respect.

• Nurture Your Child's Self-Esteem
• Catch Kids Being Good
• Set Limits and Be Consistent With Your Discipline
• Make Time for Your Kids
• Be a Good Role Model
• Make Communication a Priority
• Be Flexible and Willing to Adjust Your Parenting Style
• Show That Your Love Is Unconditional
• Know Your Own Needs and Limitations as a Parent

All who envision a more just, progressive and fair society cannot ignore the battle for our nation’s educational future. Principals fighting for better schools, teachers fighting for better classrooms, students fighting for greater opportunities, parents fighting for a future worthy of their child’s promise: their fight is our fight. We must all join in.

1. Except in rare circumstances, drowning people are physiologically unable to call out for help. The respiratory system was designed for breathing. Speech is the secondary or overlaid function. Breathing must be fulfilled, before speech occurs.
2. Drowning people’s mouths alternately sink below and reappear above the surface of the water. The mouths of drowning people are not above the surface of the water long enough for them to exhale, inhale, and call out for help. When the drowning people’s mouths are above the surface, they exhale and inhale quickly as their mouths start to sink below the surface of the water.
3. Drowning people cannot wave for help. Nature instinctively forces them to extend their arms laterally and press down on the water’s surface. Pressing down on the surface of the water, permits drowning people to leverage their bodies so they can lift their mouths out of the water to breathe.
4. Throughout the Instinctive Drowning Response, drowning people cannot voluntarily control their arm movements. Physiologically, drowning people who are struggling on the surface of the water cannot stop drowning and perform voluntary movements such as waving for help, moving toward a rescuer, or reaching out for a piece of rescue equipment.
5. From beginning to end of the Instinctive Drowning Response people’s bodies remain upright in the water, with no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued by a trained lifeguard, these drowning people can only struggle on the surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.

• Fireworks safety
• Bug safety
• Playground safety
• Bicycle safety
• Skateboard, scooter, in-line skating and heelys safety
• All-terrain vehicles
• Lawn mower safety

• Fun in the sun
• Heat stress in exercising chidlren
• Pool safety
• Boating Safety
• Open water swimming

“The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.” -- Becoming a Nation of Readers

• The Treasury of Read Alouds
• The Read Aloud Handbook
• Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
• Best Books to Read Aloud with Children of All Ages
• Reading Aloud Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Reading Is FUNdamental: Reading Aloud
• Caldecott Medal Home Page
• Newbery Medal Home Page

• What you do matters.
• You cannot be too loving.
• Be involved in your child's life.
• Adapt your parenting to fit your child.
• Establish and set rules.
• Foster your child's independence.
• Be consistent.
• Avoid harsh discipline.
• Explain your rules and decisions.
• Treat your child with respect.

• Nurture Your Child's Self-Esteem
• Catch Kids Being Good
• Set Limits and Be Consistent With Your Discipline
• Make Time for Your Kids
• Be a Good Role Model
• Make Communication a Priority
• Be Flexible and Willing to Adjust Your Parenting Style
• Show That Your Love Is Unconditional
• Know Your Own Needs and Limitations as a Parent

• Head low in the water, mouth at water level
• Head tilted back with mouth open
• Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
• Eyes closed
• Hair over forehead or eyes
• Not using legs – Vertical
• Hyperventilating or gasping
• Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway
• Trying to roll over on the back
• Ladder climb, rarely out of the water.

• Head low in the water, mouth at water level
• Head tilted back with mouth open
• Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
• Eyes closed
• Hair over forehead or eyes
• Not using legs – Vertical
• Hyperventilating or gasping
• Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway
• Trying to roll over on the back
• Ladder climb, rarely out of the water.