Back To School
Back To School
Children and Sleep
After a summer of fun, it can be difficult to get your child back to a normal sleep routine. Sleep is as important to our health and well-being as food and water, but most of us don’t get enough of it. Sleep deprivation is currently one of the most pervasive health concerns in the United States. For children, sleep plays a critical role in their healthy growth and development. Beyond simply affecting children’s moods, behaviors, and academic performances, insufficient sleep has also been associated with lower social skills and learning disabilities.
Jul 28, 2010, 11:44
Back To School
Hand-Washing: Your Best Bet for the Back to School Season
With the start of the school year, keeping one’s family healthy and free of sore throats, stuffy noses, and annoying coughs can be a challenge. However, one simple act repeated throughout the day can help minimize everyone’s exposure to cold and flu germs—hand-washing. Hand-washing is the easiest and most effective way to keep nasty bacteria and virus germs away.
Jul 25, 2010, 11:06
Back To School
Transition “Back to School”
Excitement and anxiety, a return to routines, and the possibility of a new teacher and new school can all be a part of the back to school experience. This school year, give your children a strong start by preparing in advance to help them make a smooth transition into the classroom.
Jul 25, 2010, 11:00
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