West Newsmagazine 8-18-21
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Expert advice for keeping kids healthy this school year<br />
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By KATE UPTERGROVE<br />
The American Academy of Pediatrics<br />
(AAP) is advising that keeping children<br />
healthy this fall – both physically and mentally<br />
– will require more than vaccines and<br />
good hand hygiene. The AAP also recommends<br />
that parents pay heed to the pressure<br />
to catch up; the needs of students with<br />
disabilities and high risks; the importance<br />
of immunizations, doctor visits and good<br />
nutrition; and dealing with anxiety and<br />
stress.<br />
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Pressure to catch up<br />
Students may not have gained as much<br />
from distance learning, the AAP warns.<br />
Schools should be prepared to adjust curricula<br />
and not expect to make up all lost<br />
progress. Likewise, parents should be<br />
prepared to help their students catch up by<br />
talking frequently with their child’s teachers,<br />
helping with homework or employing<br />
outside assistance as needed. The AAP also<br />
suggests that it’s important to balance core<br />
subjects with physical education and other<br />
learning experiences.<br />
should provide mental health support to<br />
any student struggling with stress from<br />
the pandemic and recognize students<br />
who show signs of anxiety or distress.<br />
Schools also can help students with suicidal<br />
thoughts or behavior get needed<br />
support.<br />
Nutrition<br />
Good nutrition is key to staying healthy.<br />
Talk with your child about choosing good<br />
options for breakfast, lunch and snacks as<br />
well as the need to stay hydrated. Make<br />
a plan with your child to help them meet<br />
their nutritional needs and goals.<br />
Students at higher risk<br />
While COVID-19 school policies can<br />
reduce risk, they will not prevent it entirely.<br />
Even with safety steps in place, some students<br />
with high-risk medical conditions<br />
may need to continue distance learning<br />
or other accommodations. Talk with your<br />
pediatrician and school staff (including<br />
school nurses) to determine if your child<br />
can safely return to school.<br />
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Students with disabilities<br />
The impact of schools being closed may<br />
have been greater for students with disabilities.<br />
They may have a difficult time<br />
transitioning back to school after missing<br />
out on instruction time as well as schoolbased<br />
services such as occupational,<br />
physical and speech-language therapy and<br />
mental health support counseling. If your<br />
child has an Individual Education Program,<br />
try to schedule a review before the start of<br />
school or as early in the new school year<br />
as possible.<br />
Immunizations<br />
The AAP advises that it is important for<br />
students to be up to date on their immunizations.<br />
Likewise, the AAP notes that it will<br />
be critical for students and staff to receive<br />
flu shots this year to reduce the spread of<br />
influenza. Reducing the incidence of flu will<br />
help in preventing confusion between the<br />
many strains of influenza and COVID-19.<br />
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Doctor visits<br />
If your child participates in extracurricular<br />
activities like sports or band, talk<br />
with your pediatrician to see if they need a<br />
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