Weekly Health Tips

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    Summer is slowly coming to an end. As parents you want your child to do well, it doesn't matter if they're in Kindergarten or if it's their last semester in College... Like me. After long breaks it could be hard to get your groove back; I have a few tips that may ease the transition for students of all ages.

Hi FAM,

As summer winds down, it time to get ready for the new school year. Buying school supplies and scoping out sales for new clothes is the easy part.

 Making sure that your children have a safe and healthy school year is a bit more challenging. US Family Health Plan – a TRICARE Prime health option – has 5 important tips to help you prepare your children for a healthy start to the new school year.

The 4th of July is really the kick-off of the summer season. Families are either returning from the extended weekend holiday, jetting off on a quick getaway or anticipating an upcoming family vacation. Whichever bucket you fall in, know that as quick as the season comes… after the 4th of July it rapidly goes by. Before you know it, you will be doing back to school shopping! At US Family Health Plan we encourage our members to get a jump start on the back to school season! Schedule all of your required appointments early—Optometrist-Physical Exam-Sports Physical, etc.

In a week or two, summer vacation will be officially over.  Most kids will be returning to the classroom, either reluctantly or with a high level of enthusiasm. The one common thread is they will all return. Once school starts, so will the daily routine of taking notes, listening to the teacher, reading, doing homework, getting along with other kids, and taking exams or test.  It’s also a time for competitive sports try outs, school socials, and meeting new friends.