Tag Archives: Fun
Four Hazards to Watch for During July 4th Holiday in Maryland
Marylanders looking to celebrate Independence Day locally this year are making a safe choice. According to a new study by ASecureLife, Maryland was rated as the ninth-safest state in the country to observe the patriotic holiday, reporting fewer instances of firework and vehicle accidents occurring in the surrounding days. Positive as this news is,… Read More »
Recreational Activities In Baltimore For The Wheelchair Bound.
Do you, or someone you know, spend days gazing out the window of your home wishing you could go out and enjoy all of the leisure and recreational activities Baltimore has to offer? But because your wheelchair bound, you believe there are no activities you could possibly participate in. There was a day when… Read More »
Summer Dangers Parents Need To Know
Summertime is an exciting break from school and the hum-drum daily routine. Families spend warm summer days swimming by the pool, playing at the park, and celebrating various events of the season. Sadly, among the hundreds of fun activities to do over the summer, dangers lurk around every corner. Parents of young children and… Read More »
Maryland Wheelchair Sports
No matter your age, regular exercise is important for a person to maintain a healthy weight, enhance their cardiovascular capacity and increase and improve strength, mobility, and flexibility. The same is true for people with disabilities; only they have an added challenge. Finding a sport or activity that not only interests them but also… Read More »
Dry Drowning: What It Really Is, What It Isn’t, and What To Watch For
Drowning is one of the most common causes of death in children across the country. A fact that is scary enough. But in the summer of 2017, the heartbreaking story of a young Texas boy who died an entire week after swimming from “dry drowning” gave parents another reason to lose sleep. According to… Read More »
Amusement Park Dangers Parents Need To Know
Summer carnivals are not always the thrilling experience families are hoping for. From May to September, approximately 20 children are treated in emergency rooms across the country every day for amusement park-related injuries, according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. These injuries total to more than 4,000 a year, with accidents ranging from minor bumps to… Read More »