No one is quite sure what school will look like this year, but the back-to-school season is quickly approaching. No matter what style of learning you choose for your child this fall, the time is now to prepare! Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Chapman Highway offers some tips for preparing your kids for school.
How Can I Set My Child Up for Success This School Year?
There’s a lot of uncertainty, but one thing is for sure: When school begins, things will look different. There will be new processes and procedures that your kids and their teachers will need to adjust to. You can play a big role in helping them do that. Review the materials provided by the school system as a parent, then thoughtfully talk through the changes with your kids. Present them in a positive light so that they will see them the same.
Steps to Help Kids Prepare for Changes
- If masks are required, help your kids choose face coverings they like.
- Talk through the basics of how to wear a mask correctly over the nose and mouth.
- Reiterate the importance of proper handwashing and when it should be done.
- Talk through basic hygiene, including how to cover a cough or sneeze.
- Help your kids visualize what six feet of space is.
How Can I Help My Kids Prepare Health-Wise?
A lot of the procedures we talked about above are important health measures, but there are also some basic back-to-school health practices to consider. You want to help set your child up for a healthy and successful school year, whether through in-person learning or at home. These guidelines can help with that.
Back-to-School Best Practices
- Choose a backpack with padded straps and a padded back.
- Make sure the backpack always weighs less than 15% of your child’s body weight.
- Come up with appealing ideas for healthy breakfasts and lunches.
- Move your child’s bedtime back to align with recommendations for sleep.
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