kiddin’ ‘round

For a great time for you and your kiddos, Bend Park & Recreation District’s fitness and swim centers are the places to be.

• KIDS’ CORNER CHILDCARE: Available at Juniper for ages 6 months to 6 years. Register in advance or drop-in to sync up with your fitness class or swim.

• REC SWIM: All ages welcome.

• FAMILY SWIM: All ages with adult.

• PARENT-CHILD SWIM: Ages 6 & under with adult.

• SWIM SPECIAL: $6.00/adult with paid child.

• SWIM LESSONS: Ages 6 months & up.

• PRE- & POST-NATAL, BABY & ME FITNESS CLASSES

Schedules, fees & details at bendparksandrec.org

Two great locations!

Juniper Swim & Fitness Center 800 NE 6th St., Bend • (541) 389-7665

Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend • (541) 388-1133

QRecently, my six-year-old fell off a garden wall and hit his head. He’s still complaining of a headache a couple days later. Should I take him to the emergency room?

AIf your child is still complaining of a headache a couple days later, they should be seen by your primary care physician or a physician who is experienced in treating concussions. An emergency room visit may or may not be necessary, but they should be evaluated by a healthcare professional, regardless. Red flag symptoms or warning signs that would necessitate an emergency room visit after a hit to the head include a headache that progressively worsens, increasing confusion, repeated vomiting, unequal pupils, seizures, slurred speech, inability to recognize people or places, excessively drowsy and inability to be awakened, weakness/numbness in the arms or legs, unusual behavior, increasing irritability or loss of consciousness.

QHow long will it take for my child to recover from a mild concussion? He is ready to resume his regular activities, but I want to make sure it is safe to do so.

AMedical professionals no longer rate concussions as mild, moderate or severe. The recovery time from a concussion varies from individual to individual, depending on a variety of factors. In some situations, an individual with relatively mild symptoms may take a long time to recover. Conversely, an individual with severe symptoms may recover relatively quickly. For this reason,