Back to school means back to germs! It’s that time of year when the kids head back to the classroom but are they as prepared as they should be to prevent colds, flu, and other illness?  The average American child has six to ten colds a year. That’s reason enough to send them back to the books with copious amounts of hand sanitizer. Germs don’t just live at school though. There are plenty of germs around the house too, but don’t panic. Here are a few tips to keep kids healthy and your family healthy this back-to-school season. 

Five Ways for Keeping Kids Healthy in School

Tackle allergens before they hit

Kids head back to school during a time when ragweed allergies, hay fever, and asthma outbreaks are at high risk. It can be difficult, as parents, to determine if your child has an allergy or has caught an infection. A whole-home air purifier can trap pollen, reduce bacteria in the air, and prevent viruses, which means your child can feel relief and comfort at home…where it matters most.

Sleep easy

During the long summer months, alarm clocks get turned off and bedtimes get shifted. Make sure you get your kids back into the swing of things before the first day of school. Between cozy pillows and plush blankets, beds are attractive places for more than just your little ones. Germs, allergens, and dust mites are found in abundance in the bedroom. Wash your linens regularly and make sure your home doesn’t have high humidity, which is the perfect breeding ground for dust mites.

Sharing is caring

Give your child’s teacher a call and voice any concerns you may have about the upcoming school year. Also, let the teacher know about any health concerns (allergies, asthma, etc.) that your child may have.

Make time for family time

Take time every Sunday to plan out your family’s meals for the week. Having a plan means that you’re less likely to stray or buy fast food as a last-ditch effort. This also makes time for family dinners. When it comes to cooking, however, understand the nature of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which are emitted as potentially harmful gases by a wide array of common household products. Stovetop cooking, especially on older units, may release hundreds of VOCs a day, putting you and your family at risk for short- and long-term health problems. Alleviate that risk with an air purifier or whole-home ventilation solution.

Your family’s health starts at home

Having a Healthy Home will help keep your child focused and prepared for the day-to-day occurrences in the classroom. It’s time to make sure the air that your family is breathing every day is clean—so your little ones stay healthy.