I must confess, before I started interning with the Red Cross, I didn’t think about what kind of action plan I would have in case of emergencies in my dorm …
Tag: summer
QUIZ: What’s Your Summer Personality Type?
Summer is a great season to spend some quality time with your loved ones. Whether that time is spent indoors or out in the sun, unexpected things can happen. But …
How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites This Summer
Don’t let mosquitoes and ticks ruin your carefree summer fun Summer is almost here, which means more time outdoors for activities like camping, hiking, swimming, picnicking and barbecuing. But more …
How to Deal With the Dog Days of Summer
Drink more water than usual. “Done.” -Pippa Avoid too much direct sunshine. Pippa demos how you might feel, should you not follow this tip. Take frequent breaks if you must …
How I Avoid Accidentally Leaving My Baby in a Hot Car
It’s 95 degrees in Washington at the time of writing. I myself don’t want to step outside, let alone tote my 7-month-old baby around. My wiggly little guy absolutely hates …
Easing the Hearts and Minds of Military Children
A version of this post, by Bill Fortune, originally appeared on the Colorado Red Cross’ blog. The excitement was everywhere. The conversations were lively. The laughter was contagious. The noise level elevated. …
Are You Ready for Your Summer Camping Adventure?
It’s that time of year again – camping season! Can you picture it? Pitching the tent, jumping in the lake, and most importantly, setting up the bonfire for nighttime s’mores and …
Summer Safety Myths, Busted! (New Podcast)
Check Out Education Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with The Barton Report on BlogTalkRadio The Barton Report from the American Red Cross has summer safety on our minds. …
6 Tips for Summer Road Trips: As Told by the One in the Backseat
Post by Sam Roth, American Red Cross Social Engagement Intern Summer has officially started, and is arguably the greatest season of the year (at least to this Red Cross intern!). With …
Blood Recipient Profile: Joshua Dri and Summer Blood Donations
Summer can be a busy time of year with family vacations, pool parties and other fun activities. But patients like 6-year-old Joshua Dri, of Cumming, Georgia, don’t get a summer …