Health Tips for Families

🌟 Help Your Child Stay Healthy, Happy, and Ready to Learn!

Keeping your child healthy is a team effort! Here are some simple tips to support their well-being at home and at school:

🛏️ 1. Prioritize Sleep

• Children ages 5–12 need 9–12 hours of sleep per night.

• A consistent bedtime routine helps with focus, mood, and learning.
  
  

🥗 2. Fuel with Healthy Foods

• Offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein-rich foods.

• Limit sugary snacks and drinks—water is best for hydration!

• Encourage your child to try new foods in small portions.

🧼 3. Practice Good Hygiene

• Teach regular handwashing—especially before eating and after using the restroom.

• Remind kids to cover coughs and sneezes with their elbow or a tissue.

• Brush teeth twice a day and visit the dentist regularly. 🦷

🏃 4. Get Moving

• Aim for at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.

• Play outside, go for walks, or try family-friendly movement games.

🧠 5. Support Mental Well-Being

• Maintain predictable routines to reduce stress.

• Encourage downtime and limit screen time for better balance.
  
  

🩺 6. Keep Up with Health Checks

• Schedule annual well-child visits, dental checkups (every 6 months), and vision screenings.

• Make sure immunizations are up to date.

• Notify the health office about any medical conditions or medications.
  
  

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 7. Stay Connected with School

• Inform the school nurse of any changes to your child's health.

• Keep emergency contact information current.

• Encourage regular attendance—but keep children home when they’re sick!