Extreme weather, particularly heat, has serious implications for the health and development of young children. Families are adapting their routines to mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures, including reducing outdoor playtime and increasing hydration. Many parents are pushing for schools and cities to recognize and adapt to these changing conditions. Survey data indicate that more than half of families with young children are concerned about how extreme weather affects them, which highlights the growing awareness and need for actionable measures.
Extreme weather can have major implications on the health and development of young children due in part to the instability it can bring.
Families have to change their routines to stave off the effects of extreme heat.
More than half of families with young children across the state are worried about its effects.
Parents remain on high alert to ensure their young children are hydrating and taking breaks, as they are too little to understand the risks.
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