A Teachable Moment
Dr. Susan's newsletter for parents April, 2009
Dr. Susan's pictureGreetings!
We're almost at the end of the school year and it's time to spring clean! Did you know that purging your home, car and all other spaces of clutter is actually emotionally healthy? Keep this in mind as you read this month's column.  
 
I'm excited to share that I have a new book coming out in the fall! Get a sneak preview of the cover before anyone else, just below. It's called Dr. Susan's Fit and Fun Family Action Plan! 
 
Happy reading!
Dr. Susan
paper pileA Teachable Moment:
End Of Year Paper Purge
As the end of the school year approaches, artistic creations, book reports, poster boards, folders, and workbooks arrive home. Your child hands each one to you with an expectant look on his face: "You're going to keep this, right?"

Well, are you? 
 
playgroundPreventing injury during fun in the sun  
Now that the weather is warm, you are spending more time outside--making injury more likely! Over 1.5 million people are treated for head injuries, & over 12,000 each year for neck fractures, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Many injuries are happen during sports and play, BUT, according to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, LOTS come from products around your home including--ladders, all playground equipment, porches/balconies, fences, trampolines, hand/power tools, garage doors.
 
The following tips will keep your child safe:
  • supervise younger children well
  • don't leave ladders out/unsecured
  • lock up all tools/equipment, throw away broken tools
  • make sure garage doors are in good working order
  • Enforce helmet rules for all 'wheeled' sports
  • Vigorously supervise swimming pools-especially 'no diving' in shallow water
Invite Dr. Susan to Speak! 
 
If you would like Dr. Susan to speak on any topic to your group or organization, simply send an email to speaking@drsusanbartell.com
In This Issue
A Teachable Moment
Preventing Summer Injury
 
Web Resources 
Dr. Susan's
NEW Book!!
Dr. Susan's Fit&Fun Family Action Plan
Dr. Susan's
Fit&Fun 
Family Action Plan 
 
 
Dr. Susan's Girls-Only Weight Loss Guide 
 Dr. Susan's
Girls-Only
Weight Loss Guide
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