With school back in session, germs and illnesses might be back in your child’s life. Though school is the place your children grow developmentally, socially, and intellectually, it is also the place they can grow sickly due to the germs other children bring each day.
Keeping your kids healthy throughout the school year is no easy feat, but it can be done with the help of these five tips:
- Regular Check-Ups
Scheduling regular check-ups for your children at their pediatrician is a great way to monitor their health. Most pediatricians are covered through health insurance, but if you are struggling with how expensive your health care payments are, look to see if you are eligible for a health care subsidy, which you can check via an obamacare subsidies calculator. If you are, your health care payments may be a great deal lower.
- Hand Washing
Teach your kids how to wash their hands properly. Because germs can be on all sorts of surfaces, it is important your kids wash their hands thoroughly throughout the day, as it can help reduce the risk of them getting sick. Additionally, consider sending your child to school with hand sanitizer. In the moments they cannot wash their hands, hand sanitizer can help eliminate any germs they may have picked up.
- Fruits and Veggies
Filling your children’s lunches with healthy foods, such as lots of fruits and veggies, can help boost your children’s immune systems. A strong immune system can help reduce their risk of infection and other cold symptoms. Additionally, fruits and veggies are full of nutrients that can keep you children alert and energized throughout the day, helping their mental health.
- Sleep
Depending upon your children’s ages, they need anywhere from 9-12 hours of sleep per day. While there will be some nights when you cannot accommodate those hours, it is important that for the most part, children receive the proper amount of sleep each night. Sleep helps keep the body strong and healthy, as well helps keep the mind sharp. Research has proven that an inefficient amount of sleep can lead to temperament issues in your children, poor school performance, and often physical illnesses.
- Physical Exercise
Getting outside for at least 20 to 30 minutes a day is critical to a child’s well-being. While kids might spend all day outside during the summer, during the school year, they are spending most of their time in doors sitting at a desk. Getting your child to exercise is important, as it helps your children maintain a healthy weight, build strong muscles, and perform better in school. Exercising helps keep the body and the heart strong, which can help prevent chronic illnesses from developing later one. Additionally, research has shown that children who exercise regularly, or participate on a sports team, are less likely to grow depressed or anxious.
These five tips can help keep your children happy and healthy throughout the year.
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