The Falls of Fall
Autumn treats us to all types of adventurous activities – such as apple picking and hay rides, haunted houses and pumpkin mazes and other “country” events. This season gives us opportunities to be a little rough and tumble, to get a little dirty and enjoy the wonderful outdoors. Children enjoy adventures that lead to tumbling off a hay stack mountain, falling out of a tree, running into doors and walls trying to escape spook house horrors. They may get all kinds of bug bites, as well as sore body parts from bouncing around on hayrides and tripping over a gopher hole. These are part of the joys of the season.
And, while it’s normal for children to get a little “banged up,” parents must beware.
- Make sure your child has had plenty of rest before extra outdoor physical exertion. Children who are tired may be clumsier than usual – and not use the best judgment.
- Watch out for a child’s unusual behavior after getting a little “banged up.” What may at first appear to be minor (and probably is) may be more serious if pain persists. Take your child’s complaints seriously.
- Watch for redness, swelling, fever, bleeding, etc. after your child has been playing hard outside.
Go out and enjoy the beautiful season. We’ve got all winter to heal.
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