Getting Ready for School in the Age of COVID-19

August 30, 2021 Carrie Spencer

COVID-19 is far from being eradicated for good, but our kids still need to return to school. It goes without saying that parents really need to step up to protect their children from the virus as they head back to school. From keeping those little bodies healthy and primed to fight viruses to safety precautions both in school and at home, Fromizmir.com shares some of the steps you should be taking.

Safety in School

School used to be a safe haven for kids away from home, but this has changed since COVID-19. Even as schools take precautions against transmission, it still falls on you as parents to educate and arm your child for safety’s sake.

It’s important to know what policies and measures your children’s schools are adapting in response to the lingering threat of the coronavirus.
Reinforce the need for regular handwashing and make the use of hand sanitizer an integral part of their everyday routines.

-If they’re not used to wearing them for hours at a time, get your kids used to the idea of wearing masks.

A Healthy Defense

Health is wealth, and this remains true as COVID-19 remains at large. A healthy immune system is still your kids’ best defense against viruses and diseases, and it’s your job as parents to ensure that their immunity remains at an all-time high.

Boosting immunity in kids is now more important than ever, and is thankfully easy enough when you reinforce mindful lifestyle choices.
A healthy diet is the most fundamental way to supercharge your kids’ immunity.
It may also be worth adding vitamin supplements to your kids’ daily regimen, but do make sure to check with your pediatrician beforehand.

Don’t forget to take advantage of outdoor play for its immune-boosting benefits, too.

The Refuge of Home

As you take great pains in preventing infection for your kids in school, so must you double the effort to keep COVID-19 out of your home. From cleaning habits to healthy products, parents must take the lead in keeping the home a virus-free zone.

Impose home re-entry routines for the entire family, such as disinfecting shoes.
Even with the best-laid plans of keeping COVID-19 out, it’s still smart to get deep-cleaning done regularly.
While stocking up on cleaning products, make sure to keep it safe for kids, too.
Try to use natural cleaning products whenever possible.

If you’re a busy professional working from home while taking on the added responsibility of keeping your kids safe during the pandemic, Zenbusiness shares how you can improve your time-management skills.

Suffice it to say, the fact that many are vaccinated is no cause for celebration and carelessness just yet. So continue to keep your family and most especially your kids safe from COVID-19. The fight may be far from over, but you can already take action to stay safe.

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