Now that we've covered how to safely prepare lunches for your children, let's talk about what goes inside their lunch boxes.
What kind of lunch meat is best? Is it OK for them to have soft drinks? Do they need fruits and vegetables every day?
Watch this video below to find out...
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Four out of five children don't have a refrigerator to keep their lunches cool at school.
This means that food safety falls on the shoulders of mom and dad.
So, as a parent, how can you make sure your child's lunch stays safe and fresh?
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As summer starts to wind down and you begin making preparations for the upcoming school year, you may or may not have vaccines on your back to school list. While most parents know vaccines are required for school entry, they may not realize the purpose of such requirements or why vaccines are so important for school-aged children.
Kids heading back to school can be a tough adjustment for parents. It can be an especially troublesome experience for parents of children with asthma.
"What happens if my daughter has an asthma attack and isn't carrying her inhaler?"
"Will my son's new teacher know what to do if he has an asthma attack during class?"
These are questions that parents of children with asthma find themselves asking each year.
Kids heading back to school can be a tough adjustment for parents. It can be an especially troublesome experience for parents of children with asthma.
"What happens if my daughter has an asthma attack and isn't carrying her inhaler?"
"Will my son's new teacher know what to do if he has an asthma attack during class?"
These are questions that parents of children with asthma find themselves asking each year.
And while it's perfectly normal to worry about your children's health, taking a few precautions as class gets back in session should help you stay on top of things and alleviate...