(Article) 10 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy While at Home (Part 2)

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6. Follow a bedtime routine and get enough sleep.

Checking how you feel in the morning is one of the best ways to determine if you’re sleeping enough. Getting enough sleep is important to having enough energy and being able to concentrate throughout the day. Bedtime can also be a great time to connect with your kids emotionally, as they may be processing the day. That’s why now is a great time to...

7. Talk about your feelings.

Many people are feeling more anxiety than usual with all of the uncertainty and change. It’s okay to experience worry, grief, anger, or any variety of emotions. Encourage your kids to talk about how they’re feeling, and acknowledge that anything they’re feeling is normal and valid.

8. Limit screen time as much as possible.

It’s important to know what’s going on in the world, but too much time on social media or watching tv can increase stress and anxiety. While your kids may need to use technology more than usual for distance learning, incorporating other activities in small blocks of time in between screen time can help to break it up.

9. Practice preventative medicine, like regular handwashing.

You can reduce the risk of illness by practicing other preventive medicine guidelines, such as:

• Coughing or sneezing into your sleeve

• Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces in your home

• Staying up-to-date on regular screenings and immunizations

10. Partner with your primary care provider using video visits or other forms of virtual communication.

Information changes rapidly and it can be hard to sort through fact and fiction. Your primary care provider (PCP) is your best source of accurate information and they’re here to answer any questions or alleviate any concerns you may have.

Source: https://www.medstarhealth.org/blog/10-tips-to-keep-your-family-healthy-while-at-home

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