Oregon Medical Group

View Original

Back to School Basics and Resources

No matter your parenting style or your kids’ interests or ages, these are the ‘daily musts’ that will benefit every child and set them up for success: 1) sufficient sleep, 2) good nutrition, 3) lots of water and 4) at least 20 minutes of movement.

Here are easy resources to help you make sure your kids have a good, healthy school year:

How Much Sleep?

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/infographic/children-sleep.htm

Common Nutrition Topics

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/default.aspx

Water

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Choose-Water-for-Healthy-Hydration.aspx

How Much Movement Is Enough

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/children/index.htm

Looking for a pediatrician? Oregon Medical Group is accepting pediatric patients! Find your new provider here.