 A Teachable Moment:
Summer is for relaxing, but not too much!
I love summer! It's the time for ice-cream cones and icy-cold dips in the pool. It's also the best time for kids-normally programmed with school, homework, and activities-to kick back and relax. This is good-we all need down-time, especially kids.
However, even in the laid-back summer months, too much relaxing can turn into trouble...
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 Children who are inactive during the day have a more difficult time falling asleep at night.
It is therefore essential to make sure your child isn't staring at the ceiling, or worse coming out of bed to you for hours each night. Follow these tips to improve the likelihood of fast shut-eye at lights out:
- Make sure your child plays outside every day for at least half an hour (in every season).
- Don't assume your child is getting enough activity at school--phys. ed. may not be enough activity for most kids. Some summer camps are sedentary too.
- Limit TV, computer and other electronics to a TOTAL of one hour each day
- Encourage indoor activities like hide & seek, hula hoop and dancing.
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