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View this email online Today’s newsletter is brought to you by Life Kit producer Clare Marie Schneider  Pop quiz: Do you know the signs of a drowning child?  I recently produced Life Kit's episode on water safety for children, and I was surprised to learn that drowning is often silent and can even look like play. It’s not what’s depicted in movies, with someone screaming for help and waving their arms in the air.  If you were surprised by the answer to this question too, consider brushing up on your water safety knowledge for kids. Take our quiz to see how much you know. I'm ready to get a perfect score carlofranco/Getty Images/iStockphoto This topic is timely not just because it’s swim season. It’s the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. (another fact I learned from the episode that alarmed me). Even if you’re not a parent, understanding the basics of drowning -- what it looks like and how to prevent it -- is life-saving knowledge that could help someone this summer.    Quiz me, I got this And if you don’t have time to take a quiz or listen to our episode, this 90-second Instagram video has the top tips you need to know.    More summer safety tips from Life Kit Hurricanes, heat waves, wildfires — NPR climate reporters recently called summer “disaster season” because of all the extreme weather events much of the country faces this time of year. Here’s how to protect yourself over the next few months. Clare Marie Schneider/NPR Stay safe and cool in extreme heat. Even though heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, about 600 people die from heat-related causes each year in the U.S. Our bodies have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat. Listen to the episode here.  It's never too late to become a strong swimmer. Knowing how to swim can help you have fun at the pool or beach this summer. And it could also save your life. Here are some tips to start swimming at any age. Read the story here.  How to pick the right sunscreen for you. No matter your skin tone, sunscreen keeps your skin safe from harmful UVA and UVB rays. This is your guide to sunscreen — what SPF to use, how often to reapply and what to look for on the back of the bottle. Read the story here.  6 ways to prepare for a wildfire. Summer means the start of wildfire season on the West Coast. Prepare yourself by creating an action plan, packing an emergency kit and "hardening" your home. Read the story here.  How to protect your household from disaster during Atlantic hurricane season. This year's season will be one of the most active on record, say forecasters. Here are tips and strategies to help you weather the storm. Read the story here.  Newsletter continues after sponsor message Listen Sponsor-Free Support public media while getting expert advice on health, finance, relationships and more with Life Kit+. You'll get sponsor-free listening AND that warm fuzzy feeling that comes with making a difference. You can also check out loads of other NPR+ podcasts with benefits at plus.npr.org. Explore Life Kit+ Father's Day: Life advice from dads Photograph by David Clode/Unsplash; Collage by Kaz Fantone/NPR Father's Day is this Sunday, June 16. To honor the dads, dads-to-be, dads who are gone, and dad-like figures in our lives, we're sharing some of the best life advice our listeners ever got from their dads. Here are some pearls of wisdom:  "Never be afraid to do something you want to do unless it is unsafe, immoral or will hurt someone else." –Frannie Doonan "You can't control most things in life. You can't control the weather, or traffic, or even other people. But you can always control your attitude." –Gordon Granger "Learn everything you can about what you love, and no one can take that from you." –Clifford Whitney In case you missed it Malte Mueller/Getty Images Why we become bored with our lives (and how to find joy again). It's easy to stop noticing what we love about our lives. Even the most passionate relationships, stimulating jobs and exciting cities can lose their sparkle. Cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot, author of the new book Look Again, explains how to fall back in love with life's small joys. Listen to the episode here.  When a romance ends, can a friendship grow? NPR listeners weigh in. Listeners explain why they decided to remain friends with their exes, keep a friendly distance — or leave them behind. Read the story here.  Dear Life Kit: I can't stop thinking about my crush. Sex and relationship expert Shan Boodram weighs in on listener questions about crushes: unrequited love, romance with an expiration date, and reaching out to someone from your past. Listen to the episode here.  Upcoming Life Kit episodes 💕Postpartum sex and intimacy  💲Splitting the tab with friends  💤Sleep myths debunked Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: LifeKit@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Daily News, Code Switch, Health and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Life Kit emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy