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One Virginia family recently shared how relieved they felt after finding child care that truly fit their needs๐Moments like this remind us how important it is to connect families with the right support at the right time.Whatโs your child care story...good, challenging, or somewhere in between?๐ Share in the comments or send encouragement to a parent who might need it today.
๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, "๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐."But science tells us that under stress, sleep deprivation, and sudden changes in routine, our brains can slip into "autopilot." A tragic memory glitch can override conscious intention. And it can happen to anyone.On a warm day, ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ฅ๐โ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฌ. Even as the weather starts to cool down and temperatures outside feel mild, the inside of a car can still become dangerously hot.๐๐จ๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐. Letโs protect what matters most by building systems that outsmart our routines. โ
Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. โ
Check the back seat before locking up. โ
Keep your keys and key fobs out of children's reach.A few extra seconds can save a life. We encourage you to share this message in your community. Visit vachildcare.com/.../vehi.../hot-cars-and-heatstroke/ for more information#LookBeforeYouLock