Weathering Back to School

Weathering Back to School

of the media is awash with the Back To School trends and advice on the latest fashions, the latest gadgets and coolest places to shop. But no one seems to offer his thoughts on the Back to School Time Tips.

Now, You May be wondering what the weather has to do with going back to school. And you might just be surprised to learn that the answer is, very little.

Dehydration: Strenuous sports such as football or soccer, often physically demanding for the children ... especially after a long relaxing summer without a lot of physical activity. According to the May Clinic, the children are struggling with intense exercise in hot, humid weather, even more than adults. In fact, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that 3469 children were treated in emergency rooms from 2001 to 2009 for heat-related illnesses suffered while participating in sports or recreational activity.

Tip: Send one or two bottles of frozen water to school with your child. At the time practice rolls around, the water will be ready to drink, encourage your child to stay hydrated before, during and after practice.

Headaches: A recent study within Children's Mercy Hospitals and clinics identified a surprising link between children's headaches and inclement weather. Specifically, the study found that 59% of children are likely to experience headache symptoms during rain or snow, compared to 22% experiencing similar symptoms when there was no precipitation in the forecast. This same pattern has remained faithful in times of increased moisture.

. Tip: Be informed about the approaching weather fronts, so you can proactively manage their child's headaches before they result in lost days of school

of reduced visibility: When the weather is bad - such as fog, rain or snow - the strike, the drivers are often harder to see pedestrians. Children walking to school or their bus stop may be paying less attention because they shelter themselves under an umbrella or quickly to their destination.

Tip: Talk with your children about extra careful walking to school or their bus stop when severe weather strikes

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extreme temperatures:. When the thermometer skyrockets or plummets, children are often unprepared for the extreme temperatures, especially if you are not dressed appropriately

Hint: When the temperature rises, choose a light, light, loose fitting clothing, along with security to protect your baby skin. When the temperature falls, select windproof and waterproof jacket with a hat, boots and wool clothes to keep your child warm.

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