072017 SWB DIGITAL EDITION

www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x July 20 - August 2, 2017 x 13
Back to
School
Back to
School
2017
As summer winds down, children’s thoughts across Southwest Orlando
will inevitably turn to the first day of school. The school year, which begins
Aug. 14, is less than a month away, and students and their families
can get a head start by preparing now. The beginning of school is an
exciting time, but some might worry about what the coming year may
hold.
Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 20th annual Back to School section provides
a comprehensive look at a variety of school-related topics. In the
following articles, area experts offer insights into different concerns often
brought about by the start of a new school year. For students, there
is an article about skin care. For parents, there is information about dental
hygiene, healthy skin, stress management for the family, and more.
• The Critical Skills Learned
Through Theatrical Education
by Bailey Morris
Orlando Repertory Theatre
407-896-7365
www.orlandorep.com
It’s back-to-school time, and that
means back-to-school shopping.
Most school-supply lists tend to
include the basics: a backpack,
lunchbox, pencils, notebooks —
the list goes on and on. But what
about things like self-confidence,
team-building skills and creative
thinking?
Theater classes and productions
can help K-12 students develop
their skills as a performer. They
also enhance other critical skills
that they’ll carry with them as
they enter adulthood and begin
their careers — no matter in what
industry.
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• Are Your Kids Skin-Ready for
School?
by Michael Steppie, M.D., President, Medical
Director
Associates in Dermatology
800-827-7546
dermorlando.com
It’s that special time of year.
Time for parents and their children
to start trading pool floats for
pencils, summer camps for classrooms,
and picnics for packed
lunches. Here are a few tips and
tricks to keep you and your family’s
skin healthy and ready for the
new school year:
• Check your family’s skin products.
If anyone has sensitive skin
or a history of eczema, this is even
more important. Look for the word
“hypoallergenic” on all soaps,
lotions and detergents. This term
means the product is free of irritating
dyes, fragrances and substances
that may cause an allergic
reaction.
• Don’t forget the sunscreen!
Summer may be coming to an
end, but remember to keep your
children protected with a “broad
spectrum” sunscreen SPF of 30
or higher.
• Tame acne. Most of us remember
high school and the
growing pains of self-confidence.
Add acne to the mix,
and you might have an emotional
teenager on your hands.
Avoid being influenced by
highly advertised brands and
visit a dermatologist to prescribe
the most suitable acne
treatment.
So, while kids enjoy the last
few days of summer freedom,
keep their skin in mind. An ounce
of prevention — and sunscreen
— goes a long way. Over-thecounter
tips, tricks and old wives
remedies can treat many skin
conditions; however, know when
to seek professional advice, and
keep your family’s skin healthy
for all seasons to come.
up to age 14
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