Walking is a fun and healthy way to spend time with your children while teaching them skills that can serve them well throughout life. The walk to school is a great time to use these safety tips.
Walking is a fun and healthy way to spend time with your children while teaching them skills that can serve them well throughout life. The walk to school is a great time to use these safety tips.
During back-to-school season and throughout the year, one of the most important purchases on any parent’s shopping list should be a pair of proper fitting shoes for their child. For many parents, shoe shopping may seem easier than a pop-quiz in gym class – but several important factors should be considered.
Keeping hydrated is extremely important when playing, walking, or running outdoors in the hot sun. Check out this tip sheet for water consumption guides during warm-weather, outdoor activities.
Pack it Light, Wear it Right! Aching backs and shoulders? Tingling arms? Weakened muscles? Stooped posture? Does your child have these symptoms after wearing a heavy school backpack? Parents can take steps to help children load and wear backpacks the correct way to avoid health problems with this tip sheet.
First published in Journal of Trauma Nursing
First published in Health Promotion Practice
