How Do I Keep My Kids Healthy Over Break?

Keeping Kids healthy over break

There are three things you can do to help make sure that your kid stays healthy during the school break. First and foremost, make sure that they are getting enough sleep. Yes, it is very easy to stay up late and maybe sleep in, but just make sure they stay as close to their normal schedule as possible, otherwise you are going to have a hard time getting them up going forward, and it's great for their immune system to get that sleep and rest.

Secondly, number two, make sure that you are getting enough activity, or make sure your kid is getting enough activity. There's plenty to do outside, it is cold, just get them bundled up and out there and playing as much as possible. There are also, I know, video games are big right now, but there are some video games out there now that have activity to them, so make sure you find something inside as well as outside to get that physical activity at least 20 minutes a day.

And lastly, make sure you are decreasing the amount of sugar that they're having. Yes, there are cakes and candies and cookies everywhere this time of year, but try to decrease it as much as possible. Sugar will affect that immune response, and if they have too much, you are more likely to get sick as well.

So make sure you stay on top of it, and we'll see you next time.

-Be Well

Dr. Lisa