Keeping Your Kids Cool in the Summer

When it comes to cool, kids know all about it. The only exception is trying to beat the summer heat. Warm weather is right around the corner and hot kids become fussy ones. Your children can dress their best and still be ready for any summer fun that comes up. Casual outfits should be able to go from the beach to garden parties without making kids feel anxious about their clothes.

- Choose cotton outfits that breathe. Polyester can get hot in the steamy spring and summer months. Boys look great in colorful cotton tees, polos and shorts. Girls can wear a lightweight summer dress with a pair of thin cotton shorts underneath so they can run and play with ease. Skorts are also a pretty choice for little girls.

- Stay away from dark colors. Hues such as navy, black and dark brown tend to hold the heat. Choose pale blues, light yellows and white for the summer. Keep plenty of all-color bleach on hand to do laundry. Soak spots before washing your kids' clothes.

- Let kids have a choice. Choosing your kids clothes often wise but let them select one or two outfits of their own. They are sure to like these choices and want to wear them through the summer. That makes getting dressed in the morning easier!