Latest Updates for Healthier Young Lives
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Healthy With Harvey May/June Newsletter
Simple Stories. Strong Science. Healthier Kids.
This Month's Feature
Summer Is Almost Here!
🐾 Harvey's May/June Message
School is ending… but learning never stops!
Hi Friends,
School is almost out, and I can already feel summer getting closer!
I’m excited about longer days, vacations, swimming, road trips, popsicles, and staying up a little later than usual. But even when summer feels relaxed and fun, there are still important ways we can take care of ourselves and each other.
Sometimes when school ends, kids can feel extra energetic… or even a little bored. I feel that way sometimes, too! When that happens, I try to make healthy choices about how I spend my time.
I’ve been learning a LOT about summer safety lately.
When we ride in the car, everyone needs to wear a seatbelt and stay buckled the whole trip—even on short rides. If pets travel too, they need to stay safe in carriers or harnesses.
I’m also practicing healthy sleep habits. Even during summer vacation, our bodies still need rest to grow, learn, and stay healthy. My bedtime routine helps me feel calmer and happier the next day.
And guess what? I’m getting ready for swimming season too! Water can be fun—but we have to stay safe around pools, lakes, and beaches. Grown-ups should always watch children closely around water, and everyone should learn safe swimming habits.
We’ve added new stories to the website about many of these summer topics—and there are even more coming soon!
Behind the scenes, we are also working hard on our Healthy With Harvey Village Builders™ School Program. Soon, more children will be able to learn Harvey’s healthy habits and decision-making skills in classrooms, summer programs, and community activities.
Summer is a great time to play, explore, learn, and grow.
What are you most excited about this summer?
Love,
Harvey 🐾
📖 Story Spotlight
“Harvey Gets Ready for Summer”
This month’s featured stories focus on:
- Car and travel safety
- Healthy sleep routines
- Safe swimming and water safety (New Story!)
- Staying active while staying safe
👉 Visit HealthyWithHarvey.org often to explore our newest stories and activities.
⭐ Healthy Habit of the Month
Healthy Summer Routines
Summer schedules may change—but healthy habits still matter.
Why it matters:
Children feel safer, healthier, and more emotionally regulated when they maintain routines for sleep, meals, movement, and rest.
Try this at home:
Create a simple summer routine chart together:
- Wake up
- Brush teeth
- Active play
- Quiet reading time
- Healthy snacks
- Bath time
- Bedtime routine
Talk About It:
- What helps your body feel rested?
- What are safe choices around water?
- What should you do if you feel bored?
🌿 Parent & Grandparent Corner
Summer Safety Starts Early
Summer brings wonderful opportunities for connection, learning, and outdoor play—but it also brings important safety reminders.
Summer Health & Safety Tips:
- Wear seatbelts every ride
- Never leave children or pets in hot cars
- Use sunscreen and stay hydrated
- Practice water safety and close supervision
- Maintain healthy sleep routines
- Encourage outdoor play balanced with rest
- Keep medications and household chemicals safely stored
- Stay up to date on vaccines before camps, travel, and school activities
Children build lifelong decision-making skills through small daily choices. Helping them practice healthy routines now creates a strong foundation for the future.
— Susan K. Laird, DNP, MSN, RN, CPC, BCPA, GC-C
🌍 Village Builder Spotlight
This month we’re celebrating children who:
- Make safe choices
- Help others stay included
- Practice healthy routines
- Listen to trusted grown-ups
- Learn how to solve problems when they feel bored or frustrated
Harvey believes small healthy choices grow into big life skills. 🐾
🏫 Program Update
Healthy With Harvey Village Builders™ School Program
We continue making exciting progress on our Village Builders™ School Program.
This initiative is being designed for:
- Early childhood classrooms
- Elementary schools
- Summer day camps
- Community programs
- Service-learning partnerships with college students
The program helps children build:
- Healthy habits
- Emotional awareness
- Safety skills
- Inclusion and community values
- Decision-making confidence
We are currently developing implementation materials, educator guides, measurement tools, and pilot opportunities.
If you are an educator, school leader, pediatric professional, or community organization interested in learning more, we would love to connect.
👉 Email to learn more at info@healthywithharvey.org.
🏠 Be Part of Our Village
Community Events and Special Activities
Join us as we share fun contests, reading events, and community moments inspired by our mission. These activities help families learn together, build healthy routines, and stay engaged with our growing community. Check back often for new ways to get involved.