Start the School Year Off with Healthy Back-to-School Tips

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

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Are your kids ready for the first day of school?  These tips will help your kids start off the year on the right foot.

Healthy Back-To-School Tips:

• Develop a Brushing Routine - Now that kids have to start getting up on time, it's important to get back into a good dental routine.  Have kids brush before they leave for the bus, and again before they go to bed at night.  You should also remind them to floss!
• Purchase a Mouth Guard - Do your kids participate in any Fall sports?  Mouth guards help protect teeth from injuries during contact sports like football, baseball, basketball and soccer.
• Get Plenty of Sleep - It can be tough to adjust back to a regular sleep routine.  If your kids are notorious late sleepers, it's important that they get enough sleep!  Don't let them fall back into their summer sleep schedules.
• Address Anxiety - Sometimes kids have a difficult time adjusting to their new school schedules.  Reassure your kids and discuss any issues and concerns they have about the upcoming year.

For more health tips, check out this article from U.S. News.  You can also contact our office with any questions about how to keep your child's teeth healthy for the upcoming school year!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

How to Pack a Healthy Back-to-School Lunch

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you ready for the kids to head back-to-school?  Star the yeart off right with lunches that are healthy for their brains and their teeth!  Here are a few foods to include when packing school lunches this year.

Foods to Include:

• Lean Protein - Lunch meats, leftovers from dinner, peanut butter, hummus, cheese and soy products are all a great way to add healthy proteins to your lunch.
• Whole Grains - Opt for whole wheat breads, pitas, tortillas and wraps when making your sandwiches this year!
• Fruit - Add a fresh fruit like an apple or pear to their lunch box.  Apples are good for keeping their teeth healthy, too!
• Vegetables - Carrots, celery, cucumbers and other vegetables can be added to sandwiches or salads.  The crunchy vegetables are a good way to naturally keep their teeth clean throughout the day!
• Low-Fat or Fat Free Dairy - Milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great snacks to include with your lunch.  The calcium is good for growing teeth, too!

Check out this article for more tips on how to include all of the food groups into your child's lunch this year.

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Healthy Lunch Box Editions

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

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School is back in session! A new school year brings along a lot of new responsibilities for both parents and children. Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove wants to encourage all students to pack healthy lunches and snacks this school year!

Here a few healthy snack ideas, courtesy of one green planet. Let us know what kind of snacks you’re packing for your children this school year on our Facebook wall.

Hummus & Crackers: This is a great snack to pack in a lunchbox or to feed your children when they arrive home. Pair your child’s favorite type of hummus with multigrain crackers or the veggie of their choice.

Nut butter with apples or celery: Apples or celery paired with almond butter or peanut butter is a nutritious, protein packed snack. And what child doesn't love good old peanut butter?!

Trail Mix: Mix up a combination of your child’s favorite trail mix ingredients and add it to every lunchbox you fill. Try pairing almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds and dried fruits in a small snack bag. Trail mix is protein packed and fiber rich and is sure to give your children the energy they need to get through the school day.

Popcorn: If your child has a nut allergy or nuts aren't permitted in the cafeteria of their school, organic popcorn is a great, low calorie alternative. Air popping is much healthier than microwaving it. Air pop a batch of popcorn in the morning or the night before and pack it up in your child lunchbox. You can always add a touch of your own spice or herb to flavor it.

Fruit: Having fresh fruit in the house for snack time or a packed lunch is always a great alternative. Pack your child a fresh fruit salad or a yogurt and some fresh fruit to add in. Squirting lemon juice on fruit salad made the night before will preserve its freshness. Adding an apple, orange or bag of grapes to your child’s lunchbox is also a quick and easy option.

How to Keep Your Kid's Healthy This Fall!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

As many parents know, back to school means TONS of things! Soccer practice, homework, afterschool clubs, projects and the famous back to school “bug”. No matter what grade your children are in, there’s always a chance for them to catch a bug the first couple of weeks in the classroom.

Here are a couple of tips for all you moms out there to follow to keep your kids healthy this fall!

• Adequate amount of sleep
• Eat right- load up on fruits and vegetables
• Drink a lot of water
• Wash your hands constantly – fight the battle against germs!

Do you have any other tricks to help keep your kids healthy? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE! 

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Tips to Help Your Children Get Their Homework Done!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100 

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Another summer has come and went in what feels like a blink of an eye! With some schools back in session and others beginning soon, there is no better time for parents to start thinking about how to deal with homework issues!

Often times when your children get home from school, they rarely want to sit down and begin working on their homework immediately. Some children have an issue starting it, while others have issues finishing it.

No matter what kind of homework issues you may be having in your home, here are some tips, courtesy of newsday.com, on how to deal with homework issues that may be presented to you this school year!

• Help your children find the right spot to do their homework. You can let them try out several spots until they find the one that works best.
• Determine the right time for them to do their homework. Test out the time for two weeks and see how well it works out.
• Have your children focus on only one subject at a time. Make sure all other materials and books for other subjects are away.
• If your children ask for help or support, you should give it them. However, try not to hover. Offer encouragement when needed!
• Do NOT do your children’s homework! And as hard as it may be, do not nag them to do it. These are two of the BIGGEST mistakes that parents make!

Do you have any other additional tips that help get your children’s homework done? Let us know on our Facebook page, linked HERE!