By Shelly Fisher
"Mom, can I go away to camp this summer?" It is easy to feel like all the bases are covered when you send your child away to school; you know the teachers, the location of the school, and most of the other children.
On the other hand, summer camp can come with a whole new set of worries and concerns for any parent (although your child will be sure to remind you time and time again that "all their friends are going!"
So why not compromise in a way that puts your mind at ease while at the same time giving your little one something cool to show off at camp with an identification bracelet designed especially for summer camp - not just for a medical condition (if your child has one) but also as a way of keeping your child, well, identified.
How many parents have been asked by their child, "Do I have to wear a helmet when I ride my bike?" It's a question most of us expect to hear on the first day of summer break and can answer easily: "Yes, you do, because I just want to make sure that you are safe and covered in case anything happens."
As parents, we always hope that nothing happens, but in the event that reality decides to check in and a foot slips off the pedal, it feels great to know you did everything you could to protect your child.
But when your child's pediatrician or school nurse suggests that your child wear an medical ID bracelet, it can be a little more difficult to understand. There are plenty of questions you may have; and you can bet your child will have plenty as well, the biggest one, of course, being, "Why?"
The answers are pretty straightforward:
Shelly Fisher, President & CEO of Hope Paige medical ID accessories [1], is a consummate entrepreneur with over 25 years of business experience, having founded and operated two other companies before starting Medical ID Marketplace. She has been active in various organizations, including Ronald McDonald House Charities, Make a Wish Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Syracuse University, The Philadelphia Challenge Cup, and Relay for Life. When Shelly isn't at the Hope Paige offices, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids and five dogs.
Posted May 1, 2013
Links:
[1] https://www.hopepaige.com/
[2] https://momsteam.com/successful-parenting/basics/camps-clinics/packing-sports-camp-tips-make-sure-your-child-prepared
[3] https://momsteam.com/summer-camp/summer-camp-helping-kids-stay-healthy
[4] https://momsteam.com/health-safety/sports-camps-are-mrsa-hot-spots