Nurse's Reed's Health Blog

Good morning Cambridge families, hope you are all wearing your comfortable shoes today. Please remember to  practice social distancing when you walk for at least 30 minutes with me and thousands of other walkers in Vermont and all over the country in Celebration of today's National Walk at Lunch/Recess Day. Walking is fun and good for our body. Knowing how important it is to be safe, I thought it would be smart to revisit the rules for pedestrian (walker) safety. Remember to walk with a family member or trusted adult using the rules you learn in this video.

Good morning Cambridge families, since we can't be together on National Walk at Lunch/Recess day this spring, I thought we could still celebrate from a distance by walking with a family member for 30 minutes this Wednesday, April 29th. Walking is one of the simplest, safest and most effective forms of exercise. In fact walking briskly on a regular basis can decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes, control weight, improve muscle tone, reduce stress. and keep you healthy. The predicted forecast for Wednesday is a high of 57 degrees and no rain. Hope you will join me. Send me a picture!

Hello Cambridge families, today is Wednesday, April 22nd. I was surprised to wake up to snow! Now that it's spring and the days are longer and warmer, we have more opportunities to get outside and play. I've heard many of you talk about how excited you are to ride your bike. Bike riding is great exercise that's a lot of fun but it's important to do it safely. Check out this video to learn the rules of the road.

Hello Cambridge Families, Hope you are enjoying this sunshine! Today's health post is a Mystery Doug episode on how germs get inside your body. We all know germs are too small to see. Sadly however, if they find a way inside your body, they are powerful enough to make you sick! Might sound scary but the good news is that we have the power to protect ourselves. In this video, Mystery Doug shares how. For extra protection, you can practice healthy habits like getting enough sleep, eating healthy food, staying hydrated and getting plenty of exercise. Even if germs do get in, your healthy body will be strong enough to fight them off so you won't get sick. Stay healthy everyone I miss you!

Good morning Cambridge Families, In celebration of I love to read week, I thought I would share one of my favorite poems titled "Sick" by Shel Silverstein Hope you all have a peaceful Spring break! See you in a week!

Hello Cambridge families, Our health topic today is water. Did you know our bodies are made up of 70% water? That's why it so important to stay hydrated.  Not drinking enough has shown to cause headaches, p oor concentration, feeling tired, and d ry skin and lips. Children should drink between 6-8 glasses a day, even more when it’s hot or they're especially active. So what are some tips to stay hydrated: Drink from a water bottle. It helps you keep track of how much you're actually drinking. Encourage your child to drink before, during and after an activity. Offer water with meals and snacks. Encourage your child to drink water often. Add sliced fruit like lemon or orange to the water. Let kids choose their own drink bottle or cool cup. Be a role model and drink water with your kids. "Hydration is the occupation. Kids must do around the nation"

Hello Cambridge families, Today has turned out to be sunny and warm, perfect weather for being outside! Scientific studies consistently show that spending time outdoors in nature improves health. The health impacts include an increase in creativity, problem solving, self control and discipline. Nature has also shown to lower stress levels and helps us get along better with others. Children need nature for healthy growth and development. Hoping along with your child's online lessons, you can get them outside in nature to learn and play today and every day.

ATTENTION PARENTS Hello Cambridge Families, I was excited to find this video post of an elementary school nurse's explanation of COVID 19. I found it simple and easy to understand especially for our age group. That being said I recommend you either preview and/or sit with your child to watch it so that you can answer any questions they might have. Please know I am available to answer any questions too. Thinking about you all. What is COVID 19

Good morning Cambridge Families! I thought we could end our second successful week as awesome wildcat online learners with a healthy muffin recipe. You know how important it is to provide fuel to our bodies? Healthy food gives us fuel that lasts all day. It makes us feel good too! So in celebration of your superhero efforts this week, I am sharing this muffin recipe.  Hopefully your powers of learning, observation and critical thinking will get stronger with each bite! These muffins were designed for superheroes like you. They're packed full of veggies, and are sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar. In addition, almond flour and whole-grain oats replace nutrient-stripped white flour. These are Shalane’s go-to muffins—nourishing and sweetly satisfying for an easy grab-n-run breakfast. And don’t fear the butter. Fueling up with healthy fats is a great way to start your day. Fat helps transport important vitamins throughout your hardworking body and will help ...

Hello Cambridge families, did you know sometimes the worried feelings we have inside give us stomach aches and headaches? We've had a lot of changes in the last couple of weeks. These changes can makes us worry. When will we go back to school? Will I ever see my friends again?  I miss my teacher. When you have these feelings, make sure to share them with someone you trust. Watch a stream of water, pretend each floating leaf is a worried or sad thought. Watch the leaves drift softly away along with your worried and sad feelings. We will be back in school with our teachers and friends before we know it. In the meantime stay safe and healthy. I miss you too.

Good morning Cambridge Families, As you know, one of my favorite topics is how to stay healthy. I'm sure we would all agree that eating healthy food is a very important way to stay healthy. Have you ever noticed that sometimes we don't like a healthy food the first time we try it? Well, did you know you have to try a new food 10 times before your tastebuds can decide whether they really like the food or not? Gregory the Terrible Eater is the story of a goat who eventually learns to like the flavor of cans, boots and newspapers, those foods goats normally like, only by trying them over and over again. Maybe you can try to eat a new healthy food this week? Gregory the Terrible Eater