Make The New School Year A Healthy One! | The Prescription Shop
Calling all parents! Are you ready for a new school year? It’s time to brush up on your basic healthy know-how to help you enjoy a better year. The Prescription Shop has gathered some tips for you!
Make sure your kids have had all of their vaccines and immunizations.
Be sure to prioritize a good night’s sleep every night. Preschoolers need 11-12 hours of sleep, school-age children need at least 10 hours, and teens need 9-10 hours.
Choose balanced meals for your kids’ lunchboxes and be sure to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
Talk to your kids about how to stay safe online. Identity theft, cyberbullying, or any number of inappropriate behaviors can happen online. It’s important to teach your kids about online safety as they start to use social media.
Review transportation safety with your kids whether they travel to school by car, bus, bike, or walking.
Teach your kids about time management. Leisure time, sports, and “screen time” can all interfere with homework or other responsibilities. Help keep your family on a healthy routine.
Talk to your kids about how they’re feeling about school and then be sure to actually listen to your kids. Anxiety and nervousness are natural feelings for kids to feel about school, but those feeling can take over. It’s so important to provide a safe environment at home where kids feel comfortable to talk.
Teach healthy hygiene habits to your kids. They need to know not to share hats, food or drinks with their friends to help avoid illness or infection. Kids also need to know how to properly wash their hands.
Whatever you do, it’s important to help your kids feel good about school and build healthy habits that they can use throughout their entire academic career. Keep in mind that The Prescription Shop is here to help your whole family feel their best. Visit our website today to learn more about our services, and stop by this week for all of your healthy school supply needs!