There have been eight hot car deaths this year, three in the last week, so we wanted to remind you of the dangers of hot cars and go over the ways to keep your kids safe this summer.

DETROIT The closing of schools and daycares has had a dramatic effect on our childrens every day lives. While older kids may still be interacting with friends on social media, most preschoolers are limited to the playmates in their own home. She doesnt know how to react with other children.While parents can teach colors and numbers at home, there are some lessons that are much harder to teach -- social and emotional skills. Dr. Neal Horen, Ph.D. said early childhood is a critical time for building social and emotional skills and thats harder to do when the children are alone. But with many parents trying to juggle working at home and childcare, some may be struggling to meet the needs of younger children without the support of preschool.

DETROIT As experts consider the factors related to reopening schools, daycare and camps, it is important to understand how the virus spreads in children. A newly published study suggests there may be a reason for optimism when it comes to children. Even though there is concern about cases of the recently identified Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, children have accounted for less than 2 percent of documented COVID-19 cases and are less affected in terms of severity. The new report suggests children may also be less likely to spread the virus. Using careful contact tracing -- researchers in Switzerland studied the way in which COVID-19 spread to and from 39 children under the age of 16 who were diagnosed with coronavirus.

DETROIT Pediatricians are warning parents about a higher risk of drowning for children while theyre stuck at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On Tuesday, the nations pediatricians are sounding the alarm, warning that the pandemic could increase the risk of children drowning at home. Hoffman said about 70% of drownings for younger children happen when they arent supposed to be in pools. What that means is if kids cant learn to swim, we need to rely on other layers of protection to keep them safe around water. If theres water around, children will likely find it, Hoffman said.