Experts at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group Offer Tips for
a Healthy Transition Back to School Exercise, Proper Nutrition
and Sleep Among the Cornerstones for Getting off to a Good Start
As August signals the winding down of summer, the bell rings for
more than 50 million students who will be returning to
classrooms this year. Amidst the back-to-school sales and meet-
the-teacher sessions, parents and students should keep healthy
habits top of mind to ensure they get off to a positive start.
Anita Chandra, MD, FAAP, pediatrician at Northwestern Memorial
Physicians Group and a spokesperson for the Illinois Chapter of
the American Academy of Pediatrics, offers five “subjects” for
parents to teach this school season. Early to bed, Early to Rise
For many students, summer is a welcome extended break from daily
routines. Since bedtime and other rules of the house may soften
during the summer months, it can be challenging to return to a
set sleep schedule. “An abrupt switch from late nights to early
mornings ca