Posted on: 22nd Dec 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
For parents facing uncertain school schedules, new ways of working and concerns about the health and safety of their families, life in a pandemic is stressful enough. Add in the potential for children to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the unfamiliar and many families feel they are in no-win situations. Keeping children home can help minimize potential exposure to COVID-19, but limits their contact with friends and teachers. On the other hand, sending kids to a center or... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, Back to school, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, denver, Denver Metro, Kids
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Posted on: 18th Aug 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
With many families stuck at home juggling working remotely, homeschooling and trying to keep everyone happy and healthy, it can be easy to let an otherwise active lifestyle fall by the wayside. Regardless of age, being physically active provides numerous health benefits. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity for adults each week, and 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for kids between the ages of 6-17 each day. Finding ways to move daily... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, Back to school, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, denver, Denver Metro, exercise, health, Kids
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Posted on: 16th Jul 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this fall. Consider these tips from the experts at KinderCare to help you emotionally prepare your children to return to school with confidence, optimism and excitement. Address your feelings (and theirs) Children often take cues about how to react from their parents. Think about what it takes for you to feel calm and prepared (or even excited)... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, awareness, Back to school, colorado, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, health, Kids
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Posted on: 15th Aug 2019 | Posted in: Health Library, News
Great classrooms don’t happen by accident. Teachers across the country work hard to build vibrant, energizing learning environments for their students, which often means everything from microscopes to pipe cleaners, graphic novels to oboes, class pets to field trips and much more. As a result, teachers spend more than $1 billion from their own pockets each year on supplies. However, parents and community members can lend a hand. Helping to offset teachers’ expenses can take many forms, from working directly... View Article
Tags: Back to school, colorado, denver, newwestphysicians, School, school children
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Posted on: 09th Jul 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
There’s nothing like a major milestone in a child’s life to test a parent’s confidence. Big changes like a new school or classroom can be trying for kids and adults alike, but tackling the transition a little at a time can make it easier on everyone. Most parents agree that being confident is important, but only about 1 in 3 parents feels confident on a typical day, according to KinderCare’s Parent Confidence Report. However, experts say your own feelings can... View Article
Tags: Back to school, colorado, denver, Kids, newwestphysicians, School
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Posted on: 18th Sep 2018 | Posted in: Health Library, News
New West Physicians’ Dr. Jonathan Zonca is interviewed on ‘Mile High Magazine’ – KYGO-FM* Denver, CO. He provides information and advice about back-to-school health and wellness. Everyone wants their kids to be able to do their best in school, but today’s schools often have lunchrooms filled with poor food choices, vending machines full of high-sugar sodas, and too little physical education time or sports activities. To give your children their best shot, let’s focus on what you can do to... View Article
Tags: Back to school, denver, health
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Posted on: 16th Aug 2018 | Posted in: Health Library, News
It’s not always easy to make the transition from family road trips, backyard barbecues and longer days to school bus pickups, homeroom assignments and school supply lists. These tips can help get your busy household organized and make the transition easier to ensure your kids look and feel their best when they head back to the classroom. Make Shopping for Supplies Fun. Take a special shopping trip with your kids to get all the supplies they need. Be sure to... View Article
Tags: Back to school, denver, newwestphysicians
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Posted on: 14th Aug 2018 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
For millions of school-age children in the United States, each day begins – and ends – with a bus ride. While the school bus is the safest way to travel to and from school, according to the National Association of Pupil Transportation (NAPT), it’s important for parents to teach their children how to stay safe in and around the school bus as obstructed views, distracted drivers and more can put kids at risk. These tips from the experts at NAPT... View Article
Tags: Back to school, denver, health, newwestphysicians
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