You might think digging around in the sand is fun this time of year, but a new report says sand can actually be a health hazard. People who “build castles and bury themselves in the sand at the beach are at greater risk of developing gastrointestinal diseases and diarrhea” than folks who just stroll along the beach.

I always thought the idea of burying yourself in the sand was kinda creepy. Now I know why! In addition to gastrointestinal diseases, people also had an increased chance of “upper respiratory illnesses, rashes, eye ailments, earache and infected cuts.” …read more

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 Sailing on the ocean, swimming at the beach, learning about the tides and building sand castles…these constitute just a few of the activities we might consider for “Ocean Adventure,” the theme of One Book Two Book and Camp Weary Parent this week.
Are you enjoying ocean adventures this summer…a day at the beach…a cabin near the sand…lighthouse visits…seafood recipes and so many others?
Share with us your adventures.
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A day at the beach, building sand castles, swimming midst ocean waves, collecting shells, taking a picnic to the lighthouse,  and basking in the salty air was a highlight in my childhood.  We lived inland, so when we visited my aunt and uncle near the Atlantic Ocean, this was a joyous occasion that lives in my memories.
What can we learn about the beach as we explore in the nautical world? 
Let’s find some books to read aloud or a mystery that requires a large chair for curling up.  There are science and nature books that give us knowledge about what we see, …read more