Since it is almost fall break, I thought it would be smart to finish up with my "smart school" habits! WebMD the Magazine's September issue featured a segment “Ask the School Nurse." With all the news about H1N1, I thought this was very timely.
Hands on. Adopting good hand-washing habits is the best way to avoid illness. Teach your child to rub her hands for al least 20 seconds with soap and warm water before eating and after using the restroom and playing outside.
Cover up. Teach your child to sneeze and cough into a tissue or the bend of their elbow to keep infectious droplets from spraying into the air and making other kids sick.
Home works. Most kids catch colds or flu from and under the weather classmate. Give your child the rest they need and their classmates a break by keeping them home when they don’t feel well.
Lighten up. Carrying a backpack shouldn’t be a workout for your child. Pack the bag as lightly as possible, with heavier items in the center compartment. The load should never be more than 10% to 20% of their body weight. A child weighing 63 pounds should carry between 6.3 to 12.6 pounds in their backpack.
Hands on. Adopting good hand-washing habits is the best way to avoid illness. Teach your child to rub her hands for al least 20 seconds with soap and warm water before eating and after using the restroom and playing outside.
Cover up. Teach your child to sneeze and cough into a tissue or the bend of their elbow to keep infectious droplets from spraying into the air and making other kids sick.
Home works. Most kids catch colds or flu from and under the weather classmate. Give your child the rest they need and their classmates a break by keeping them home when they don’t feel well.
Lighten up. Carrying a backpack shouldn’t be a workout for your child. Pack the bag as lightly as possible, with heavier items in the center compartment. The load should never be more than 10% to 20% of their body weight. A child weighing 63 pounds should carry between 6.3 to 12.6 pounds in their backpack.
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