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MRS. RUSSELL COUNSELOR
I listen to my family.
I am truthful with my family.
I speak kindly to others.
Responsible looks like:
I put away my things.
I help with jobs at home.
I follow directions.
I am prepared for school.
NURSE'S CORNER
SWAP OUT SUGARY DRINKS
Reaching for a soda or energy drink when we’re thirsty is a habit, and we know habits can be hard to change. But every time we drink a sugary beverage, we need to think about the impact on our body and our teeth: we are consuming a surprising amount of sugar and empty calories. The good news is, just becoming aware of how many sugary beverages we drink daily can help us start making small changes that will add up to make a big difference. Here are a few suggestions to help you and your kids reduce the number of sugary drinks you consume.
Getting Healthy Together
1 Keep track of how many sugary beverages you drink
in a day and how many your kids are drinking. Can you
replace just one each day with milk or water?
2 Check to be sure your kids have access to free water, at school and at home. Buy them a refillable water bottle. Make sure water fountains at school are in working order. Can you make water the fastest, easiest option?
3 Show your kids how much sugar is actually in one soda. A 20-ounce can of cola has 17.6 teaspoons of sugar! Drinking one 20-ounce soda every day can contribute enough extra calories to equal 27 pounds per year! Explain how long it takes to burn off the calories from drinking a single sugary beverage. To offset the calories in one 20-ounce soda, you’d have to walk at a moderate pace for two hours.
3 Make smart beverage decisions every time you have a choice. Take along your own water when you leave the house to avoid drive-through lanes when you’re thirsty. If you do have a soda, opt for the smallest size.
5Set a good example. Let your kids see you drinking water, milk or juice instead of sodas. You may think they aren’t paying attention, but they are! Kids are more likely to do
what we do, not what we say. It’s important to demonstrate that changes are possible and the results are positive.
EATING OUT TIPS
• Try to cut back on eating at fast food restaurants. • If you do eat out, save money and be good to your body by drinking water with your meal.
Conversation Starters
Do you think energy drinks are good for you? Did you know that 2/3 of your body is water?
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MRS. PEREZ COUNSELOR
Steps to Help Provide Stability and Support to Children
Maintain a normal routine
Talk, listen, and encourage expression
Give honest and accurate information
Teach simple steps to stay healthy
Be alert for any change in behavior.
Reassure children about their safety and well-being
Pasos para ayudar a brindar estabilidad y apoyo a los niños
Mantener una rutina normal
Hablar, escuchar y fomentar la expresión
Brindar información honesta y precisa
Enseñar pasos simples para mantenerse saludable
Esté alerta a cualquier cambio de comportamiento.
Tranquilizar a los niños sobre su seguridad y bienestar.
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed, but hearing about the pandemic constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
Take care of your body.
Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditateexternal icon.
Continue with routine preventive measures (such as vaccinations, cancer screenings, etc.) as recommended by your healthcare provider.
Get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when available.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with peopleexternal icon you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations. While social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.
Maneras saludables de lidiar con el estrés
Tómese descansos para ver, leer o escuchar noticias, incluidas las de las redes sociales. Es bueno estar informado, pero escuchar sobre la pandemia constantemente puede ser perturbador. Considere limitar las noticias a solo un par de veces al día y desconectarse del teléfono, la televisión y las pantallas de la computadora por un tiempo.
Cuida tu cuerpo.
Respire profundamente, estírese o medite ícono externo.
Trate de comer comidas saludables y balanceadas.
Hacer ejercicio regularmente.
Dormir lo suficiente.
Evite el consumo excesivo de alcohol, tabaco y sustancias.
Continúe con las medidas preventivas de rutina (como vacunas, exámenes de detección de cáncer, etc.) según lo recomiende su proveedor de atención médica.
Vacúnese con la vacuna COVID-19 cuando esté disponible.
Tómese un tiempo para relajarse. Intente realizar otras actividades que disfrute.
Conéctate con otros. Hable con personasexternal icon en quien confíe acerca de sus preocupaciones y cómo se siente.
Conéctese con su comunidad o organizaciones religiosas. Mientras existan medidas de distanciamiento social, intente conectarse en línea, a través de las redes sociales o por teléfono o correo.
Coping with Stress
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Helping Children Cope
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/for-parents.html
COVID-19 Parental Resources Kit
Ensuring Children and Young People’s Social, Emotional, and Mental Well-being
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/parental-resource-kit/index.html
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