WELCOME
Some tips: (Taken from http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Back_to_School_Health/)
1. Check to see that all your vaccinations are up-to-date.
2. Ease back into sleep! Get back into the hang of earlier bedtimes and earlier mornings. Try to avoid caffeine or caffeine-containing products, such as energy drinks. Also, try to cut back afternoon naps.
3. Try to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains. The more color there is on your plate, the better!
4. Check the weight of your backpack. To reduce back pain and injury, it is best if your backpack weighs less than 10 to 15% of your body weight. The best backpacks are those that are lightweight, with two wide, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and a waist strap.
5. Special health concerns. If you have any medical needs , make sure that they are addressed with the school. For example, if you need to take medications during school hours, or if you need a health/emergency care plan, make sure these discussions take place before school begins.
2. Ease back into sleep! Get back into the hang of earlier bedtimes and earlier mornings. Try to avoid caffeine or caffeine-containing products, such as energy drinks. Also, try to cut back afternoon naps.
3. Try to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, rich in fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains. The more color there is on your plate, the better!
4. Check the weight of your backpack. To reduce back pain and injury, it is best if your backpack weighs less than 10 to 15% of your body weight. The best backpacks are those that are lightweight, with two wide, padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and a waist strap.
5. Special health concerns. If you have any medical needs , make sure that they are addressed with the school. For example, if you need to take medications during school hours, or if you need a health/emergency care plan, make sure these discussions take place before school begins.
Hope everyone has a wonderful school year! GOOD LUCK!