How can I keep my child healthy at school?
Germs love to run amuck through classrooms. Good handwashing can help prevent infections from spreading, and the key is to encourage your child to wash her hands thoroughly and throughout the day. Many classrooms also encourage hand sanitizer use. Good nutrition is important to maintain health and also to feed your child’s brain during school hours. Plan to have your child buy or bring lunch depending on the options available, choosing healthier options when possible. Talk with your child about bullying and what to do if she is bullied or witnesses another student being bullied. Go over school bus and playground safety with your child. Talk with your child about when to see the school nurse. Make sure your child’s school has any emergency medications (i.e. epinephrine injectors or asthma inhales) that your child may need along with administration instructions.
