Teaching golf to children with developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or other special needs is often an enjoyable and rewarding experience for instructors who give children the opportunities and encouragement they need to show their talent and potential, and to learn to love the game

Young children with temporary speech delays, hearing impairment or language disorders are finding sign language is a wonderful bridge to satisfying communication.

Planning the transition from preschool to kindergarten can include visiting available classrooms before summer break, considering an extra year of preschool in a transition or mainstream program, private kindergarten or homeschooling

Summer safety issues include the dangers of cars and weather. Never leave a child alone in or near a car; something as simple as keeping a teddy bear in your child's car seat, or tying a ribbon on your antenna, can save the life of the child you love.

Knowing recess games and practicing playground skills are an important part of preparing for the new school year and enjoying the year already underway.

During hot weather most children with special health needs, and others with certain disabilities, need to take simple extra precautions to avoid complications of heat, as they may be more susceptible to heat stroke or exhaustion, sunburn and other dangers