What This Smoky Summer Means for Kids
Smoke is not only a health hazard. It also cuts into the summer rituals that give children’s days meaning, texture, and fun.
by Lora Kelley
Jul 19, 2023
4 minutes
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The wildfire smoke blanketing cities this summer can be harmful for children, both physically and emotionally. But caregivers can take some steps to make things a little easier.
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Little Lungs
On the day the sky turned orange, I woke up with a nosebleed. I have gotten only a handful of nosebleeds in my life. I’d slept on that night in June with my windows open, and those hours of exposure
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