Kids
Health
As parents, if we could keep our children in a protective
bubble life would be great. But the fact is we can’t.
Germs will always be around but you can follow some steps to
help your family ward off illness and improve your
children's health.
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Serve foods that help boost the
immune system. Everyone knows that five servings of
fruits and vegetables a day will help boost your child's
immune system.
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Encourage your
kids to eat raw
veggies and fresh fruit.
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Try serving fresh fruit for
desert.
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Make soups with spinach,
broccoli, cauliflower and other vegetables.
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Serve celery, carrots, and
other vegetables with ranch dressing for a quick and
fun snack.
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Give your kids a daily
vitamin.
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Make sure your kids get enough
sleep. Children who don't get enough sleep are more
susceptible to viruses. Kids need differing amounts of
sleep, ranging from 12 hours for toddlers to about 9
hours for teens. Taking a nap at any age is always good
for the body!
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A child who is cranky,
irritable or simply looks tired is probably is not
getting enough sleep.
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Set a regular bedtime and
stick to it.
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Encourage your kids to be
physically active. Research shows that exercise can
strengthen the immune system. The American Academy of
Pediatrics states that one half hour of continuous
physical activity at least three times a week is
important to good health.
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Take family walks together.
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Keep television and computer
time to a minimum.
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Plan bike rides. Join the
local YMCA and get the whole family involved and
moving.
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Teach your
kids to wash their
hands.
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