Handouts:
Caring for your well and sick newborn, toddler, and teen.
Also for expectant parents.
We are passionate about the general well-being of children and their parents. Whether you’re a first-time parent with a baby or a seasoned pro with a teenager, you will constantly have questions. Read about these important topics to keep your child healthy, from the newborns to the high schoolers!
Diet changes to improve high cholesterol and triglycerides
Constipation - keep your poop regular
Vision - keep your eyes healthy
Social Media - be safe online
Dental care - keep your teeth sparkly
Concussion - What to do after a head injury, return to play protocol
Strength Training - keep your body strong, from 2 years to 82 years old!
Core Strengthening Exercises - simple exercises to do at home
Sedentary behavior - problems with sitting around all day
Expectant parents - 3 important things to get for your newborn
Fun ways to keep your child healthy:
8 or more hours of sleep a night. Infants and teens need more!
7 breakfasts a week. The important meal including.
6 home-cooked meals a week. Lunch or dinner.
5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day!
4 or more positive self messages a day.
3 or less servings of low-fat dairy a day (Limit to this amount, no more than 3. Source of protein and calcium and vitamin D can be obtained in other forms.
2 hours or less of screen time a day.
1 hour or more of physical activity a day.
0 sugary drinks a day! We do NOT NEED to drink juice.
Taken from this website that adapted information from the AAP 5-2-1-0 rule.