About Parenting School Age Children: Keeping Kids Healthy

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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children Here we are, fully in the new school year. Besides homework, after-school activities, and play dates, school time also means a new round of illnesses for kids and their families. While sharing germs is an inevitable part of being in school, parents can take steps to make sure their kids stay as healthy as possible to ward off illnesses and rally back if they do get sick. Here are some great tips for how to keep kids healthy this school year. School and Health At school, children spend a lot of time in classrooms, where they can easily transfer infections to one another. But by teaching kids some important healthy habits, parents can help make school and health a priority during the school year. Here are some great tips on how to stay healthy in school... Read more See More About:  child nutrition  child health  child sleep The Most Germy Places and Things We All Touch What are the most germy places and objects we come into contact with when we are out and about in the world? Some of the germiest are ordinary things that almost all of us touch or encounter nearly every day. They are also things that we might not suspect... Read more See More About:  germs  cold and flu  illness prevention 10 Best Foods to Boost Your Immune System One of the best ways to stay healthy is by choosing an array of foods to boost your immune system. Eating healthy, antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein is an important part of maintaining good immune system health to help ward off infection and illness... Read more See More About:  cold and flu  illness prevention  alternative medicine Do You Know How to Spot the Symptoms of Head Lice? A child may not always have an itchy scalp, even if she has head lice. In some cases, a parent or a school nurse may spot the lice or nits (the tiny, sticky eggs laid by mature lice) in the hair during a routine screening, before a child feels any itching. Read about what signs may indicate that your child has picked up this common parasite among school-age children... Read more K-6 Children Ads School Parenting Child Children Pre School Kids School for It Featured Articles Grade-by-Grade Guide to Elementary School Raising a Charitable Child Brain-Boosting Healthy Breakfasts Photo Album Books for Holiday Gifts and More How to Handle a Child Who is Talking Back Physical Development in Children, Age-by-Age   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Creative and Fun Indoor Kids' Games Common Child Behavior Problems Kids' Sports Injury Prevention Tips 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines Top 10 Myths About Head Lice Advertisement