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24 THE COURIER SUN • BACK TO SCHOOL • AUGUST 11, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com back to school Help your kids return to school healthy & ready With the summer vacation fl ying, it’ll soon be time for parents to send their kids back to school — and the time is now to get them ready to go both in mind and body. Dr. Joseph J. Abularrage, chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at NewYork- Presbyterian/Queens, offers a few tips to prepare their children  for a healthy and safe school year. “As children grow, it’s essential to make sure they are eating well, staying active and getting enough sleep,” Dr. Abularrage said. “A few late summer adjustments can help children have a safe and productive school year.” Sleep: Set up a consistent sleep schedule. During the summer, children may grow accustomed to both falling asleep and waking at later times. As the summer comes to a close, gradually alter bed times until your child is accustomed to his/her school year sleep schedule. Take away mobile or tablet devices before bed. Smartphones and tablets emit “blue light,” which gives our body a false signal that it’s morning, making it diffi cult to fall asleep. Backpacks: Make sure your child wears their backpack properly. Children should always use both straps on their backpack. Wearing a backpack with just one strap can put too much stress on certain parts of the body, leading to lower back pain or poor posture. Monitor the weight of your child’s backpack. Make sure your child is not carrying too much in his/her backpack. If you think your child is carrying too much home, talk to your child’s teachers on ways to reduce the load. Nutrition: Check in on school lunch to avoid allergies or unhealthy decisions. If your children have allergies, make sure to check in on the school’s lunch menu to avoid any reactions. It is critical to make sure your child’s teacher, the school’s administration and the school nurse are made aware of any allergies. Further, if the menu offering does not meet your nutritional needs, be sure to pack your child’s lunch. Make sure your child eats breakfast. Numerous studies demonstrate that students who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in the classroom. Make sure your child eats three square meals a day and does not skip breakfast. Overall Health: Schedule a physical. Remember to set up an appointment with your child’s physician prior to the beginning of the school year. This can ensure that your child is up to date on his/her vaccines. If your child is an athlete, you can also set up a sports physical, so your child can join their team with little to no obstacles. Keep your children active. According to the National Academy of Sciences, fewer than half of America’s youth meet the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Children need 60 minutes of vigorous to moderate intensity activity a day. Make sure to work in exercise or vigorous play for your child outside of school. Courtesy of NewYork- P r e s b y t e r i a n / Q u e e n s Hospital in Flushing. PRESIDENT MARCIA V. KEIZS cordially invites you to attend HOMECOMING Celebrating York’s 50th Anniversary EVENTS Block Party On the Academic Core Plaza 12 to 3 PM Alumni Art Show & Reception Fine Arts Gallery (Lower Level AC) 6 PM Dinner Dance COCKTAIL ATTIRE Atrium (AC) 7 PM TO ATTEND THESE EVENTS Kindly respond online at york.cuny.edu/ anniversary by Thursday, September 1st. The cost of the Art Show Reception/Dinner Dance is $100. The Block Party is free. Saturday, September 17, 2016 For more information call (718) 262-3810, email york50@york.cuny.edu or visit york.cuny.edu/anniversary. YORK COLLEGE | Academic Core Building (AC) | 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. | Jamaica, New York, 11451


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