When you have kids, you want Halloween to be spooky, but not scary. Here are some safety tips to keep your children and kids in your neighborhood safe and healthy: Before trick-or-treating: Choose costumes that fit well. Adjust hems so children won't trip, and opt for headwear that doesn't reduce the child's ability to see. If you're handing out candy, clear your front walkway and [...]
It's just about midterm season for high school and college students. Younger children are likely receiving report cards or progress reports. For some students, grades can produce anxiety. Here's how you can help as a parent. Straight A Students Your inclination might be to stick the report card on the refrigerator with much fanfare. Go ahead! Your child earned success, and that should certainly be [...]
Every school has different rules and procedures for student drop off and pick up. The most important thing is to get in and out safely. Between younger children not being aware of their surroundings, teenagers getting distracted by their phones, and drivers not always being aware or respectful, the minutes just before and after the bell rings can seem like running the gauntlet. Continuously teach [...]
It's that time of year again: time to get inoculated against the flu. Influenza infects a portion of the population each year, and getting vaccinated is the best way to not only protect your family, but to protect vulnerable members of our population. Even if you and your kids are blessed with stellar immune systems, making sure you don't catch the flu means you don't [...]
Safe Kids Worldwide recently launched a campaign to educate parents about the use of tethers on front-facing car seats. Until your child turns two years old or exceeds the height and weight limits, he or she needs to ride in a rear-facing seat. Chances are, as expectant parents, you prepared for baby’s first ride home from the hospital by making sure you knew how to [...]
We say it all the time: get some exercise! Go play outside! Fall sports give our kids a great opportunity to do just that, while developing social skills and learning values like teamwork, healthy competition, and discipline. In the spirit of raising healthy and balanced kids, preventing obesity and associated health issues, improving moods and behaviors, and having fun, we fully endorse fall sports. Of [...]
How do Bill and Melinda Gates handle technology with their kids? If you think they were plugged into Microsoft products from infancy, you would be incorrect. Like those of us who aren't billionaire tech giants, Bill and Melinda apparently don't know any better than the rest of us how to keep their kids healthy and safe in an increasingly connected world. Nevertheless, they've discovered some [...]
How do you start the school year healthy? Well-rested and Well-fed It helps to start establishing routines before the first day of classes, such as adhering to a regular sleep schedule and eating a healthy breakfast daily. The fewer changes you have to make, the easier it will be to adjust. Protected from Illnesses Arizona requires immunizations for children attending day care, preschool, and grades [...]
During the morning rush, it can be easy to forget the most important meal of the day. However, breakfast is a really important part of your daily routine. Eating Breakfast Improves Academic Performance Research shows that eating breakfast every day improves test scores. It also improves behavior and mood, leading to fewer disciplinary problems and better focus. Eating breakfast helps trigger the body's metabolism, which [...]
As kids go back to school, it's time for a review of backpack safety. Heavy or improperly worn backpacks can cause pain and injury. What Type of School Bag is Safest? The best backpack distributes weight evenly, comes with wide, padded straps, and contains compartments. Messenger bags, tote bags, purses, and briefcases are less ideal because they do not distribute weight evenly. Bags with wheels [...]
