Back to School Tips!

It's that time again..... Back to School! There are many things to think about to ensure our children have a successful school year! Here are some helpful tips to consider that will prepare your child for the next journey of their education. 

1. Back-to-School Checkup: Just before school starts is the perfect time for your child to visit the Pediatrician for an annual checkup. In addition to an examination and immunizations, this visit will give your child a chance to talk with the physician about good health habits.

2. Sleep is an important factor in good health. It is recommended that children and teens get between 9 and 11 hours of sleep per night.

3. Remind kids to wash their hands at school, and send along some hand sanitizer for your child to use after touching communal tools, such as scissor. Also, encourage your child to cover their mouths when they cough so they don’t contribute to germ spreading.

4. Having the right backpack is important to your child’s health. Double check that the weight in your child’s backpack is evenly distributed, and make sure the straps are well padded.

5. Update emergency contact information at the school, as well as medications your child may take.

6. A healthy breakfast and lunch is very important for a healthy school year. Check the school lunch schedule, and plan to take lunch from home on those days that the school lunch option isn’t healthy enough or is something your child does not like.

7. Better your child’s health and immunity by eating a healthy diet and take vitamins, such as L’il Critters gummy vitamins.

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