Fall Education Guide 2017

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There and Back Again: Healthy Ways to Get to School It’s Got Your Back: How To Choose the Right Backpack Navigating the Lunch Labyrinth

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There and Back Again:

Healthy Ways to Get to School

Walk to school

Walking 1 mile to and from school each day can fulfill approximately twothirds of the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily for children.

Considering that in some schools recess times are being decreased and children are spending more time indoors or on devices instead of playing outside with friends, walking to school may provide much-needed exercise.

Young children should be accompanied by an adult chaperone when walking to school. Older children should be encouraged to walk in pairs or groups to

increase safety in numbers. Students should heed traffic signals and stick to routes with access to crosswalks and crossing guards.

Bike to school

Bicycling is another great physical activity and an efficient way to get to school. The Wisconsin Department of Health states that when children cycle at a moderate effort for 1 mile, they can burn between 20 and 30 calories depending on the weight of the child.

When biking to school, students should follow the rules of the road and wear the appropriate safety gear, such as helmets.

Carpool

Sharing rides to school is another way to cut down on congestion and air pollution. Families can work together to drive students to and from school, sports games and clubs.

Ride the bus

In districts that offer school bus service, students can take advantage of this mode of transport. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that traveling by school bus is seven

times safer than traveling by car or truck. School buses also reduce the number of cars on the road during peak travel times. ■

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Traffic on roadways increases during the morning and afternoon hours during the school year, as millions of students make their way to and from school. Safe Routes to School National Partnership estimates that as much as 20 to 30 percent of all morning traffic is generated by parents driving their children to school.

Though in some cases this practice is convenient, it has its downside. It not only increases traffic and opportunities for vehicular accidents, but it also contributes to the poor air quality in and around local neighborhoods. Driving to school may also contribute to higher rates of childhood obesity.

Families can find healthy ways to transport children to school, and these alternatives can benefit the environment as well.

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How to Choose the Right Backpack

Finding the right backpack is an essential component of backto-school shopping. Children often search for backpacks solely on the criteria of their individual style preferences. However, parents should consider more than style when helping their children shop for a backpack. Parents should be especially mindful of how a backpack will impact a child’s back health.

Depending on school schedules, students may carry backpacks for up to 10 hours per day, five days per week. Improperly sized, worn and overstuffed backpacks can affect children’s posture and lead to neck, back and shoulder injuries.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 14,000 children are treated for backpack-related injuries every year.

When choosing a backpack, parents should consider the following tips. ➤ Consider shopping at a sporting goods store. Employees at camping and sporting goods retailers understand how to fit backpacks for hikers and outdoor adventurers. They can help measure a student and find a pack that will fit his or her body frame. Also, these retailers may have a wider selection of backpacks than some other stores, increasing the chances of finding the right fit. ➤ Choose a streamlined model. Select a backpack that will get the job done without much added bulk. Many backpacks have been designed to hold technological devices as more schools integrate technology into the classroom. A less bulkybag might be lighter and easy to carry. ➤ Select a pack with a waist strap. According to the American Chiropractic Association, the body is not designed to carry items hanging from the shoulders. By using the waist strap in conjunction with taut shoulder straps, students can distribute the weight in their backpacks over their hip bones instead of the shoulders. The padded and adjustable shoulder straps should be at least two inches wide. All straps should be used each time the pack is worn. ➤ Load the backpack properly. Heavy items should be near the center bottom to distribute the load, rather than placed on top. Students should only carry what is necessary, visiting lockers or desks as needed to lighten their packs. ➤ Weigh the backpack. Backpacks may be filled with several pounds of materials, such as textbooks, binders, laptops and other supplies, potentially leading to injury. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons suggests that the weight of a backpack should not exceed 10 to 15 percent of a child’s body weight.

Fit and functionality are factors parents should take seriously when shopping for backpacks for their children. ■

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rganization tips for busy families

Keeping an organized home can be challenging when members of the family are involved in various activities. Keeping a calendar and remembering where to be can be a full-time job for heads of a household. Many families come up with their own ways to stay organized, but the following strategies may also help: • Assign each person in the family a color. Mark the calendar with that color as it pertains to events, appointments and other functions. One quick glance at the calendar will give everyone a reasonable idea of where they need to be. When a calendar date is a family affair, all colors should be used.

• Post a large calendar in a spot where it will be most visible.

Another option is to hang a calendar on the inside of the coat closet by the front door so it will be the last place members of the family look each day when they are leaving the house.

• Use an organization app for the family. Invite all family members to join with their mobile devices. Everyone will get updates and can have a digital calendar right at their fingertips.

• Set up “in” and “out” boxes like those that were once popular in clerical offices. Children who need forms filled out or documents signed for school can place them in the “in” basket.

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Once they are completed, parents can place them in the “out” basket. This way important papers stay organized and in one place.

• Keep a paper shredder nearby where the mail is sorted and stored. Junk mail and other papers can be immediately shredded. ■

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Navigating the Lunch Labyrinth

School lunch may seem like a relatively easy concept for parents to master. However, it can be more complicated than it appears, and enterprising moms and dads may grow anxious about what to put into their children’s lunch boxes or bags.

Parents want their children to eat certain foods, but these are not always the foods their grade-schoolers will actually consider. Schools may also place limitations on what children may bring to school due to allergies or school rules on sweets versus healthful foods. Parents might also be influenced by a food’s packaging and may weigh the benefits of everything from clever accessories to eco-friendly materials.

Parents may keep the following points in mind when preparing a school lunch for their children.

Foods

Keep a running list of must-have foods to stock the pantry.

The list will make it easier when it is time to go shopping.

Picky eaters may return again and again to familiar comfort foods, so it is good to have these foods on hand. Because parents cannot police what their children eat at school, they may consider devoting time to introducing new foods during breakfast or dinner.

Involve children in some of the food decisions, especially since they are the ones who will eat the food at school. Certain foods may not keep well or may become less appealing after sitting in backpacks until lunchtime. Respect children’s input and try to make some changes accordingly.

Restrictions

Researchers have estimated that food allergies affect one in every 13 children under the age of 18 in the United States alone. The group Food Allergy Research and Education notes that eight foods account for the majority of all reactions: peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish.

Parents should be aware of common food allergies and be considerate of other children in the classroom who may have allergies. Parents might want to limit some of the most common allergy-associated foods in their children’s lunches.

Packaging

The way foods are presented can improve the dining experience. Just ask professional chefs, who go to great lengths on creative plating in restaurants. Children who are fussy about foods touching might appreciate one of the economical and eco-friendly designs of reusable bento boxes, which separate foods into different sections. These containers also help parents pack suitable portion sizes for healthier eating habits.

Snack and food containers now come in colorful and clever designs that appeal to the toy lover in most children.

Also, lunch gear manufacturers are thinking outside the sandwich to offer pouches and baggies that are leak-proof so that smoothies, soups and yogurts may be enjoyed during lunch, too. ■

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Many students believe the natural next step after graduating from high school is to attend college. Attending secondary education has become such a common course of action that many parents begin saving for college tuition as soon as their children are born. College might be the next chapter for some students, but teenagers may also consider attending trade school.

According to television personality and social activist Mike Rowe, there are hundreds of thousands of available jobs in the area of skilled labor. For some people, trade jobs and shortterm vocational training are a smart investment, making them ideal candidates for these many available jobs and potentially leading to a lucrative career.

Career and technical schools can help students develop specialized skills that make graduates immediately marketable in their chosen ďŹ elds, and trade salaries can be competitive. Also, scholarships and funding programs

Construction manager: Construction professionals with great organizational and communication skills can enjoy high earning potential as construction managers. Expected growth of this career over the next 10 years is 5 percent.

Elevator installer and repairer: This career is listed as a top earner. Elevators are in demand as urban centers increase, so this career has staying potential.

Rotary drill operator: The oil and gas industry relies on rotary drill operators to extract oil or natural gas from underground sources.

Dental hygienist: Cleaning teeth and inspecting mouths for disease is an important role. Job growth is still hovering around 20 percent.

Electricians and plumbers: Electricians and plumbers are continually in demand. Training involves trade school and apprenticeship.

These are just a few of the many skilled professions for which vocational schools prepare their students. ■

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Vocational schools prepare their students for many skilled professions, including the following, which are some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying trade careers to consider, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Forbes magazine:

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Student Physical Examination Tips School time requires having all of the necessary supplies, clothing and gear ready for the year. In addition, preparing for a new school year often involves providing updated physical health information to the school administration.

The requirements for health screenings and reporting may vary between school districts. Some physical examinations need to be conducted annually, while others may only need updating at certain intervals, such as when children transition from elementary school to middle school or middle school to high school. Updated physical forms also may be required at the start of a sports season.

Health screenings are intended to detect problems that may interfere with learning.

Physical exams may indicate issues that can hamper progress or shed light on undiagnosed problems that may require further assessment and necessitate customized learning plans to help students succeed.

Physical exams are also a way to ensure students’ immunizations are up to date.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, physical exams typically

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are completed by students’ primary care providers. Some school districts offer free or low-cost health assessments through school providers as well.

Visiting the doctor, a nurse practitioner or a school-provided medical professional may not make school-age children too happy. To make the process go smoothly, consider these suggestions: ¡ Work with physicians who have access to electronic health records (EHRs).

EHRs are secure technology that provide easy access to vaccination records, health history, appointment reminders, and even prescription information. Some providers even make it possible for patients to directly access their health information through a secure login, helping save time. ¡ Make appointments during school hours, if possible. After-school appointments are peak times for pediatric offices and medical clinics. Sign students out of school early to visit the doctor for medical exams. The staff likely will be less harried, and you can spend more time asking questions and completing forms. Schools may not count the absence if a doctor’s

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note is provided. ¡ Remember to bring the forms. Bring the right paperwork so that the staff can fill out what is necessary for the school, camp or sports league. ¡ Know your insurance guidelines. Physical exams may be part of routine well visits. Insurance companies institute their own policies regarding how frequently physicals can be conducted - usually annually. Be sure to schedule the appointment accordingly.

Physical examinations are on many parents’ back-to-school to-do lists. Certain strategies may make physicals easier for adults and children alike. â–

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Germ Alert! Stay Healthy This School Year

Colds and the flu can spread quickly, especially among school-age children.

Once students catch a cold or the flu, they are likely to spread the illness to their family members, who might carry the germs to work.

Preventing the spread of germs at school is a team effort that requires the assistance of not just parents but also teachers and students. Still, parents might be the first line of defense when it comes to preventing the spread of cold and flu germs at school.

While there is no way for parents to guarantee their children will not catch a cold or the flu this school year, they can take various preventive measures to increase the children’s chances of staying healthy and missing less school. · Make sure children have current immunizations. Children’s immune systems are naturally less mature than adults’, making youngsters more vulnerable to germs and viruses. Vaccinations help to bolster children’s immune systems. The CDC recommends that adults and children receive their flu vaccinations each year - ideally in

October, though such vaccinations may be administered as late as January and still prove effective. Additional vaccinations may not need to be administered as often, but parents should still ensure children are up to date with shots. · Make sure children regularly wash their hands. Children often catch colds by rubbing their hands against their noses or eyes after being exposed to cold virus germs.

Parents should teach children to wash to their hands thoroughly, including scrubbing the backs of their hands, between their fingers, and around their fingernails. Children should know to wash their hands regularly, but especially after they use the bathroom and before they eat, drink, or touch their mouths, noses, or eyes. · Keep children home

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when they are sick. Parents do not want their children to miss school, but children who are suffering from a cold or the flu should be kept home. This measure prevents the spread of the illnesses to classmates and teachers, and time to rest at home may help youngsters recover more quickly. · Teach children to avoid common germ spots. Germs can be lurking anywhere, but some spots seem to attract more germs than others. Studies have shown that children were most likely to encounter germs in schools on water fountain spigots and on plastic cafeteria trays. Teach children to never put their mouths on fountains and to avoid eating any food that falls onto their trays in the cafeteria. ■

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