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School Resources
Your Resource for a Safe and Healthy Approach for Your Kids
Whether a child is starting kindergarten or starting their senior year, we want to help them stay healthy, both physically and mentally, while they're at school. Our school resources offer parents information to help get kids stay safe and healthy throughout the year.
Back To School Resources
Coping with Stress
March 27, 2020
Dr. Nick Dewan shares tips on how to cope with stress.Learn more about BayCare's behavioral health services
The Weight of Heavy Backpacks on Children
December 30, 2020
David Siambanes DO. discusses the weight of heavy backpacks on children and back pain associated with it. Learn more about BayCare’s children’s health services at BayCareKids.org
Activities and Coloring Pages
Kids
Ways To Stay Healthy: Hand Washing Story and Demonstration (Pre-K-2nd grade)
Kids can join in on this interactive short story, told by one of our wellness and safety experts and the help of some of her friends. Kids will learn about the different types of germs they may encounter at school or home and the importance of proper hand washing, followed by a demonstration of the proper way to wash your hands.
The Correct Way to Wash Your Hands
There are seven steps to properly washing your hands. Learn about proper handwashing to help stay protected from germs.
Teens
Student Athletes
Kids and Vaping
September 16, 2020
Dr. John Prpich discusses vaping and the affects in children.Learn more about BayCare’s children’s health services
Student Athletes
Kids and Concussions
January 25, 2019
Dr. Kevin Elder discusses the importance of recognizing concussion in youth athletes, management strategies and information about evaluation and prevention of concussion. Learn more about BayCare’s children’s health services.
The Importance of Stretching and Nutrition for Youth Athletes
June 02, 2021
Dr. Tracey DeLucia discusses keys to keeping youth athletes in the game including nutrition and stretching. Learn more about BayCare’s children’s health services at BayCareKids.org
