Fun Things for Nannies to Do with Kids in the Summer
You’re motivated to take the plunge and get your degree from pediatric dental assistant school, but you’re not sure what to do with your little ones to keep them occupied. That’s okay!
We have some great things that your babysitter or daycare can do with the kids this summer. The important thing is to think ahead to make sure your kids aren’t bored!
Here are just a few fun choices:
- Interview older relatives about what life was like when they were growing up.
- Do some gardening in your yard.
- Make a healthy fruit smoothie.
- Create a makeshift playhouse in the backyard with a tent or tarp.
- Play in the sprinklers.
And since we’re a pediatric dental assistant school, consider sharing these fun dental-related games and resources located on our main site! You could even have your kids make crafts related to oral health, or make up their own games with a dental theme to learn about taking care of their teeth!
Since dentistry is going to be a big part of your life, it’s great to get your own kids involved in it too.
Feel free to get creative and have fun with it. I hope your kids have an enjoyable and educational summer!
~ Dr. Rhea Haugseth
Rhea M. Haugseth, DMD maintained a private practice in Marietta, GA from 1982- 2017. She attended the University of Louisville Dental School and completed her pediatric dental residency at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital / Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is proud to be a Fellow the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy – National Honorary Organizations for Dentists.
Dr. Haugseth is a Past President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry (SSPD), and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(GaPD). Dr. Haugseth has been a National Spokesperson for the AAPD since 1989 and has been frequently interviewed for radio, print, and national television.
Dr. Haugseth is the Founder (2013) and Director of the Atlanta Pediatric Dental Assistant School in Atlanta Georgia. She is also the Founder (2014) and Director of the Pediatric Dental Team Association. She is committed to pediatric dental team members and continues to develop ways to enhance their knowledge and skills both in and out of the dental office.