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Well, Now: How to Prepare for Back-to-School Season

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4.56K Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Summer is ending and school is officially back in session. For many, a new school year is the perfect time to create new goals and establish a routine.  On this week’s episode of Well, Now, we are joined by primary care pediatrician, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez. She discusses the importance of navigating the back-to-school season as a family, highlighting how parents can support their children and prioritize health and wellness. If you liked this episode, check out: Spring Cleaning Your Medicine Cabinet Well, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Want to listen to Well, Now uninterrupted? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock ad-free listening to Well, Now and all your other favorite Slate podcasts.  Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/wellplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You're listening to Well Now, S's Podcast on Health and Wellness. I'm

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Kavita Patel. And I'm Maya feller. Today we're diving into a topic that's on

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every parent's mind right now. Back to School health and wellness.

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You know, Maya, there's something in the air this time of the year.

0:36.0

Maybe it's the smell of freshly sharpened pencils,

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or the rustle of new backpacks,

0:41.0

but back to school season always feels like a fresh start. It's like January 1st but with more homework.

0:46.3

And just like New Year's resolutions, it's the perfect time to set some health goals for our kids and ourselves.

0:52.4

As we dive into the topic of back-to-school health some health and ourselves.

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As we dive into the topic of back to school health and wellness,

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it's important to understand the current state of children's health

0:58.6

in the United States.

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Recent data paints a complex picture of both progress and ongoing challenges.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the vast majority of school-age children

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have access to regular health care, which is crucial for maintaining children's health.

1:14.8

But the incidence of childhood diabetes in the United States has doubled in the past two decades.

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Only 25% of kids, six and older, this country meet the recommended guidelines for daily physical activity.

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