M A G A Z I N E - Florida Wise
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with the use of a helmet so if he doesn’t<br />
want to wear one he shouldn’t get to<br />
ride his bike. When walking to school,<br />
make sure your child understands how to<br />
cross the street correctly and to use cross<br />
walks with crossing guards whenever<br />
possible. Arrange for him to walk with<br />
a buddy. For those early morning pickups<br />
consider adding a reflector to his<br />
book bag so people can see him when<br />
it is still dark. Now is also a good<br />
time to talk your child about stranger<br />
danger Remind him never to go<br />
anywhere with someone he doesn’t<br />
know, even if the person looks nice.<br />
Discuss who is allowed to pick him up<br />
from school if you are unable to,. In<br />
addition, develop a family “code word”<br />
which your child will need to hear<br />
before he can leave with anyone who is<br />
not an immediate relative.<br />
The start of a new school year is a<br />
good time to reexamine your child’s<br />
sleep habits. Poor sleep habits can<br />
make it difficult for a child to reach his<br />
maximum potential and contribute to<br />
behavioral and emotional problems.<br />
The average school age child needs<br />
9–12 hours of sleep per night, and a set<br />
routine should be followed; for example:<br />
homework, playtime, bath, quiet time,<br />
and sleep time. Your child should not go<br />
to sleep with the TV or music playing.<br />
Nature sounds can be soothing for those<br />
kids who have difficulty falling asleep.<br />
Contact your child’s pediatrician for<br />
more difficult sleep problems.<br />
Back to school is an exciting time<br />
of the year. By discussing good<br />
hygiene, safety, and sleep habits, you<br />
can start your children off on the right<br />
foot. Remember, if you ever have<br />
questions about illnesses, injuries or<br />
development your pediatrician is just a<br />
phone call away.<br />
Lee Edelstein, M.D.<br />
5808 Jog Rd.<br />
Lake Worth (561) 357-8993<br />
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