Child & Youth Program

Parent Newsletter June 2020

Upcoming Events:

5th: National Donut Day

8th: Best Friends Day

11th: King Kamehameha Day

13th: Family Health & Fitness Day

14th: Flag Day & National Children’s Day

20th: First Day of Summer

21st: Father’s Day

Kulia School Age Care

Bldg. 6753,

Phone: 808-257-2030

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Kupulau CDC Bldg 6111

808_257-1388

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Laulima CDC Bldg. 6782

808-257-2038

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CYP Operating Hours: 0600-1800

Nurse’s News

Summertime often means families are spending more time outside. Outdoor activities are a great way for young children to learn and explore their environment. When spending time in the sun it is im-portant for parents to remember that young children can become dehydrated quickly. In addition in-fants and toddlers cannot tell caregivers when they are thirsty. To prevent dehydration feed young infants on demand. Breast milk provides fluid and all the nutrition a baby needs at this age for proper growth and development. No extra water is necessary (unless recommended by your pediatrician). If you are formula-feeding, double check to make sure you correctly mix formula with the right amount of water (usually 1 powder scoop per 2 ounces of water). For older infants (6-12 months) offer plain water. At first your baby may take only a few sips, but the amount will increase as they reach their first birthday. Toddlers and preschoolers should be drinking 2 to 5 cups of water throughout the day. Hydration needs will vary depending on how active children are and on their diet. Remember fruits and vegetables have water too! Allowing your child to carry a water bottle with their favorite charac-ter or color will make drinking water fun. Remember to model healthy behaviors. Make sure your child sees you drinking water!

How can I tell if my child is dehydrated?

These are some signs of dehydration to watch for in children:

Dry tongue and dry lips

No tears when crying

Fewer than six wet diapers per day (for infants), and no wet diapers for eight hours (in toddlers)

Sunken soft spot on infant's head

Sunken eyes

Dry and wrinkled skin

Deep, rapid breathing

Cool and blotchy hands and feet

Key points to remember:

Young children and babies are at most risk of be-coming dehydrated.

If your child is very thirsty, they are probably already dehydrated.

Mild dehydration can be treated at home by giving oral rehydration fluids or water. Do not give drinks that are high in sugar.

If your child show signs of severe dehydration, see your medical provider or go to your closest hospital emergency department.

For more information visit

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/8276-dehydration-and-your-child

Program Address and Tax ID

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 63073

Kaneohe Bay, HI

96863-3073

Phone:

808-257-2030

Tax I.D. Number:

99-0267668

Kupulau

Aloha and HAPPY JUNE!! As we begin a new month, we would like to thank every-one for their patience and understanding during these unprecedented times. We take the safety of our children and staff very se-riously. We ask all patrons and staff to en-sure proper social distancing, washing hands regularly, and ask that everyone (including children over the age of two years old) wear a face mask..

Though these precautions are put into place, we are still implementing fun and en-gaging learning activities for your children. Please ask a caregiver for more information.

School Age Care

We would like to take this

opportunity to thank all our

staff for all they do for the

children and being there for

them during these uncertain times. We

would also like to thank our parents for

their patience and understanding while we

navigate through these ever changing times.

We miss all our families and hope that eve-

ryone is staying safe and healthy.

Laulima

Welcome our New Program Assistants!!!

Rose Manila Yainel Hernandez

Kristen Mcrill Gina Coffin

National Children’s Day The second Sunday in June is known as National Children’s Day in the United States. A day to honor the children in our lives, National Children’s Day is a time to slow down our fast-paced lives, turn off the tech and refocus on the important things. Taking one day may not be enough, but using it as an opportunity to redirect our family’s lives may be an im-portant step in a child’s life. HISTORY Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard of the Universalist Church of the Redeemer in Chelsea, Massa-chusetts started Children’s Day in 1856 as a special day to Baptize children. He originally named it Rose Day. In 1995, President Clinton proclaimed National Children’s Day as October 8th. He was later followed by President Bush in 2001 who declared the first Sunday in June as National Child’s Day. However, National Children’s Day is generally celebrated the second Sunday in June or October 8th. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/childrens-day-second-sunday-in-june/

Reminders:

Notify the front desk staff of any changes with

your and/or your child’s health.

Please stay home if you’ve been exposed to

someone who tested positive to COVID-19.

Continue to wash hands for at least 20 seconds.

Stay home if you are sick.

Be a mask-wearing role model. Wear a mask or face covering anytime you

leave the house, even if it’s just for a short trip. While you take out the trash,

get the mail, etc. The more your child sees you wearing your mask, the easier it

will be for them to get accustomed to it being a part of a daily life. Showing

your child pictures of other children, friends, and family wearing masks may help

normalize it as well. You can even have your child put a cloth face covering on a

favorite stuffed animal or draw one on a print-out of their favorite character.

Introduce the mask slowly. Start by having your child touch the mask or wrap

it on different parts of their body, like their knee cap. Slowly move towards

putting it on their face for a short-length of time, then gradually building up to

longer-lengths of time. You can also try having your child look in the mirror with

a face covering on and talk about it. Use incentives to get them to tolerate wear-

ing the mask for any length of time, then slowly fade incentives as they become

more comfortable. Remember to use plenty of positive reinforcing language &

praise.

Make it fun! Have your child pick out their face covering if possible. They

may be more excited about it if the mask is covered in a print of their favorite

character or interest. You can even make an activity out of having your child dec-

orate their own to make it more personalized to them.

Make face coverings a routine when leaving your house. Think of

face coverings as an addition to your child’s hygiene routine. Just as

you have set the expectation that you wash your hands after you use

the bathroom or before you eat, set the expectation of having your

mask on when you leave the house.

For the latest guidance on face coverings, visit the CDC website: www.CDC.gov

Special birthday greetings to all children, parents, and staff who are

celebrating their special day in June.