04/17/2026
Spring is a relief after spending so much time in winter. Families are out more, kids are going back to sports and playgrounds, and the sunshine seems safe and rejuvenating. This is where most parents find themselves in trouble.
It can be a warm 70-degree afternoon; a child may be playing outside, and then when he or she comes in, he/she is flushed and quiet, and appears “just tired.” In a few hours, the same child can turn out to be irritable, sleepy, or atypically withdrawn. What appears as normal fatigue can be an early sign of dehydration.
Click on the link below to read how to identify the signs of early dehydration, the reasons why the spring season is a time of risk, and how to know when it is critical to obtain immediate medical attention regarding dehydration in children.
Is Your Child Dehydrated? Spring Heat Risks Every Parent Should Know—find out how spring weather increases risk and how to prevent dehydration fast.