Another summer has flown by and it’s time for kids to go back to school. It’s no secret that well-fed children perform their best in school, but what does that mean when it comes to school lunches? Different food groups provide important nutrients to fuel a child’s day of learning and playing. It’s crucial to incorporate at least three out of…
About 25% of school-age children have a visual impairment. As the start of the school year approaches, many families are busy buying school supplies, scheduling haircuts, and visiting the doctor for an annual physical. It may be a good idea to add another appointment to the list: an eye exam. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends children have their vision screened at least…
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and parents are busy stocking up on school supplies, tech gear, new shoes and clothes as little kids and teens prepare for the classroom. But don’t forget to come up with some fresh ideas and line your pantry with some grocery staples for the most exciting time of the day for lots of…
Children and teens have undergone considerable change and turmoil during the past two years. While student mental health was an existing concern, the pandemic exacerbated the problem and youth mental health has worsened, according to experts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than one in three high school students experienced poor mental health during the pandemic; and…
There are so many health and wellness actions to take as we start the 2020-21 school year in Michigan. We’ve compiled a few top priorities to keep top of mind. Avoid Disease Transmission Have an age-appropriate conversation with students about how to prevent diseases from spreading: Always wear a face covering and make sure it covers both your nose and…
Help your children explore hobbies and interests through extracurricular activities.
The Back-to-School displays have been up for a while now. It seems like we had just finished school, and in a blink of an eye, Target was bringing out the giant bins of crayons, markers, and glue sticks. Now don’t get me wrong, I LOVE getting new school supplies and the smell of a brand new box of crayons, but…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan According to a recent report, U.S. adults working an average of 47 hours per week struggle to establish a work-life balance. When the kids are headed back to school, managing time can be especially challenging for busy parents. Thankfully, small changes…
So you say you want to homeschool? Without question, homeschooling is a viable way to educate your children. And you’re not alone in choosing this educational option as the number of parents choosing to homeschool grows each day. But what can you really expect as a homeschooler? What are you really in for? Here are 10 things that top the…
Can you hear that? …Cash registers ringing with the sales of new lunch boxes, folders, and endless boxes of pencils? …Parents desperately trying (and mostly failing) to get their children back into a bedtime routine? …Children begging for just one more trip to the beach in a frantic attempt at fitting in more summer activities? Ah, yes. The sounds of…
