Healthy habits at home help kids thrive at school

By Dr. Michael Hamilton

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Sep 13, 2011

~~<p>School's back in session, the kids are out of the house, and parents collectively express a sigh of relief. But school does not bail out parents from their normal responsibilities of watching over the health and general well-being of their children. Parents do not and should not abdicate their parental responsibilities to school officials. Let teachers focus on teaching and parents focus on raising their children.</p>
<p>Success in school begins at home, with healthy habits that will help ensure academic achievement and a sense of well-being. Here are my top 10 healthy habits for families:</p>
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School's back in session, the kids are out of the house, and parents collectively express a sigh of relief. But school does not bail out parents from their normal responsibilities of watching over the health and general well-being of their children. Parents do not and should not abdicate their parental responsibilities to school officials. Let teachers focus on teaching and parents focus on raising their children.

Success in school begins at home, with healthy habits that will help ensure academic achievement and a sense of well-being. Here are my top 10 healthy habits for families: Login for more...