Healthy children get better grades, attend school more often and stay focused longer. The summer break is the perfect time to form some healthy habits that can set a child up for success in the upcoming school year.
So, what should these next couple of months look like for kids and parents? This free webinar will explore the importance of a holistic approach including physical activity, healthy eating, monitoring chronic conditions, staying up-to-date on immunizations and wellness visits to the doctor, and finding ways manage stress and emotions.
Learning Objectives:
Understand how a child’s health influences their academic performance
Learn about some healthy habits families can form during summer break
Connect with resources available to promote these healthy habits
Presenters:
Jordan Burke, MD, Pediatrician, Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
Todd Crumbacker, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Bullitt County Schools
LaToya Drake, Program Coordinator, KY Nutrition Education Program, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Marcie Timmerman, Executive Director, Mental Health America of Kentucky, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky Community Advisory Councilmember
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