ie (NAPSA)—Bck-to-school kicks off n exciting time for ll fmily 4 AY Bck-To-School Helth And Sfety Tips oe 4 i ey “|, i 1 he, members. But between clsses, fter-school ctivities, homework nd prents’ responsibilities, keeping the fmily helthy nd smiling cn tke some plnning. Here re sometips to help your fmily sty on helthy trck throughout the entire school yer: Wlk the wlk The first wlk to school cn cuse some nxiety for young chil- dren nd their prents. Relieve your child’s stress by wlking the route few times before the school yer strts. It will mke both of you feel better s well s give you some qulity time together. Ger up for sports An injury cn tke the fun out of gym clss nd fter-school sports but proper sporting ger cn help. Sprined nkles cn be voided by wering sport-specific snekers, nd exercise clothes designed to keep perspirtion from skin cn help regulte body temperture. Additionlly, using mouth gurd cn protect teeth from getting chipped by fly bll or errnt puck or hockeystick. Check in with your peditricin Children who feel sick will be less likely to do well in clss. Keep everyone on trck this fll by mking ppointments with their peditricin to wrd off illnesses like the common cold but lso to Yeo. DO A visit to the dentist should be prt of every child’s bck-toschool routine. the dentist for semi-nnul check-up to ctch ny problems nd polish kids’ perly whites. For more eductionl informtion on the fight ginst tooth decy nd to find out bout orl cre inititives vilble in your community through Crest Helthy Smiles 2010, visit www.cresthelthy smiles.com. Encourge helthy sncking Sncking on junk food fter school cn be hrmful to teeth nd overll helth. Tech kids tht foods cn be yummy nd helthy by stocking pre-cut fruits, veget- decy by getting children to brush bles, cheese nd pre-mde penut butter nd jelly sndwiches in their lunch boxes s well s in the fridge. Also, stick with nutritionl nd smile-friendly drinks like pure milk, wter nd fruit juice insted of plque nd cvityinducing drinks like sugry sods nd other rtificilly-flvored drinks. Bck-to-school time should be This is lso gret time to visit plnning, keeping your fmily helthy nd smiling will be breeze. detect vision nd hering problems tht children my not know how to express to you. Keep smiles helthy According to report by the U.S. Surgeon Generl’s office, orl- helth relted problems cuse the loss of 51 million school hours per yer, more thn ny otherchildhood illness. Help combt orl for the recommended two minutes twice dy nd using proper brushing nd flossing techniques. fun for everyone. With little
