The Secrets of A‘ OK’ — Always Optimizing Kids Submitted by KIDS ‘R’ KIDS OF CLAYTON
Studies show that significant mental, physical and emotional regression can occur if children are not provided with a regular schedule of mental and physical challenges. Here are a few helpful tips make the Summer months “AOK” — “Always Optimizing Kids” when schoolaged children are not in school. • Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Of course, the optimal number of hours of sleep per night varies by age group, but as a general rule, discourage late night television binge watching and lounging in bed until noon to “catch up.” Adequate sleep will also keep the grumpies away! • Monitor what is being eaten. Left to their own devices, children often tend to eat anything and everything — and too
much of it. This can lead to childhood obesity, with is currently at an alltime high across the country. Instill healthy eating habits and lifestyle focused on the recommended balance of grains, fruit, vegetables, dairy and fats. Doing so will help your stay child fit and functioning while keeping your grocery bills in check. • Encourage socialization, physical activity and mental stimulation. The importance of these three aspects of school attendance is often overlooked, which is why it is essential to keep them going while it is not in session. As the age-old adage says: use it or lose it. Seek
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