Dear friend of Healthy Portland,
It's September! The dog days of summer are slowly creeping by, making way for fun fall events. This also means the kids are back in school, and you want to keep them safe and healthy as you send them on their way. Healthy Portland is here to help. In this issue we've posted tips and links to help your family stay safe and healthy this fall.
Enjoy!
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Seasonal Health and Safety Links |
Click on the links below for back-to-school and seasonal tips and links:
Back-to-school lunch and snack tips
Use these tips to send your kids off to school with power packed foods.
Walk and Bike to School
October 2007 is National Walk and Bike to School Month. Find out how you can help your children stay active and healthy.
Halloween Health and Safety
Make your upcoming Halloween a fun, healthy, safe and memorable one with these great tips.
Maine Harvest Lunch Day
The Maine Department of Education has announced that September 26, 2007 will be a statewide "Maine Harvest Lunch" day, and is encouraging food service directors to serve locally produced foods in schools on this day. Help support your local economy and your children's health by visiting:
Backpack Awareness Day
September 15, 2007 is National Backpack Awareness Day. We all want to keep our kids active, and that means staying pain-free. Find out how you can help your children choose the right backpack and wear it properly.
Healthy Aging Week
September 24 to October 1 is National Healthy Aging Week. Staying active is so important for all ages. However, m any seniors experience fear of falling, and restrict their activities. "A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls" emphasizes practical strategies to reduce this fear and increase activity levels. You can help seniors in your life by visiting:
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Second-Hand Smoke Affects Learning |
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Smoke-free = Higher Learning
A Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center study found that exposure to second-hand smoke can damage learning abilities in children. The study found that even extremely low exposure decreased children's learning abilities. Parents and relatives who smoke can best help children by quitting.
For more information click here to download a copy of the "How the HelpLine Works" brochure.
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