{"id":293813,"date":"2026-08-21T12:24:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=293813"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:24:53","slug":"back-to-school-starts-with-good-health","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/pt\/news\/back-to-school-starts-with-good-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Starts with Good Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful school year starts before the first bell rings. From healthy routines to preventive care, a few simple steps can help your child stay focused, confident and ready to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Kenyon\u2019s Guide to a Healthy, Happy School Year.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back-to-School Checklist <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Annual physical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccines up to date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vision &amp; hearing checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School and sports forms completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refill medications if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep Sets the Tone <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children who get enough sleep are better able to learn, focus and manage emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recommended Sleep:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preschool: 10\u201313 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School-age: 9\u201312 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teens: 8\u201310 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Dr. Kenyon\u2019s Tip: Start moving bedtime earlier about two weeks before school starts<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack for Success<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build lunches with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruits &amp; vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole grains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water instead of sugary drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy Habits Matter <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teach children to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lavar as m\u00e3os frequentemente<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cobrir a tosse e os espirros<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ficar em casa quando est\u00e1 doente<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner with your Pediatrician <\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s an annual checkup or care when your child needs it most, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/pt\/services\/childrens-health-pediatrics\/\">Pediatria da Sa\u00fade de Southcoast <\/a>is here for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":293822,"template":"","categories":[1229],"class_list":["post-293813","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expert-insights"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - 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