Winter vacation is a great opportunity for children to relax and recharge their energy. However, winter is also a high-risk season for respiratory infectious diseases, and with the easy disruption of daily routines during holidays, children's health management must not be "on vacation". In order to ensure that children have a healthy, safe, and happy holiday, please check out these winter vacation health tips for parents and classmates! 1、 Build a strong defense line and stay away from "respiratory assassins". Winter and spring are the peak seasons for respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza and mycoplasma pneumonia, and personnel mobility and gatherings increase the risk of infection. Wash hands frequently and maintain hygiene: Develop good personal hygiene habits, wash hands before meals, after using the bathroom, and after touching public objects. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing. More ventilation and less gathering: Try to avoid taking children to places with dense crowds and poor air circulation. Regularly open windows for ventilation at home every day to keep the air fresh (pay attention to keeping warm and avoid drafts). Strengthening physical fitness and getting vaccinated: For diseases that can be prevented by vaccines such as influenza, it is recommended that eligible children receive timely vaccinations. Key points: If a child experiences symptoms such as fever and cough, it is recommended to rest at home, seek medical attention promptly if necessary, and attend extracurricular classes or gatherings without illness. 2、 During winter vacation, children's exposure to electronic devices often increases, and outdoor activities decrease, making it a high-risk period for the development of myopia. Outdoor activities are key: spending more than 2 hours a day outdoors is an effective way to prevent myopia. Control screen time: Follow the "20-20-20" rule: every 20 minutes of looking at the screen, look up and gaze at a distance of 20 feet (about 6 meters) for at least 20 seconds. The use of electronic products for non learning purposes should not exceed 15 minutes per use, and should not exceed 1 hour per day in total. Reading and writing posture should be upright: remember "one foot, one fist, one inch", do not lie in bed or read in dim light. 3、 Balanced nutrition, rejecting the idea of "gaining three pounds during festivals". During the Spring Festival, there are many delicious foods, which can lead to overeating and constant snacking in children. Regular diet: Three meals a day are scheduled and quantified, without overeating or substituting snacks for meals. Nutritional pairing: Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy products, and legumes. Eat less fried, high sugar, and high salt foods. Adequate drinking water: Prefer plain water and avoid or drink less sugary drinks (carbonated drinks, milk tea, etc.). Tip: Many beverages have "hidden" excessive sugar content, which is one of the culprits leading to childhood obesity and dental caries. Parents should strictly monitor it. 4、 Having a regular schedule and not being a "late night champion" during holidays is not an indulgence. Due to not having to wake up early to go to school, many children will stay up late to play, leading to a disrupted biological clock. Ensure adequate sleep: Primary school students should sleep for 10 hours a day, middle school students for 9 hours, and high school students for 8 hours. Adjust your schedule: Try to maintain the same waking and sleeping time as during school hours to avoid "holiday syndrome" before school starts. Get Moving: Engaging in at least one hour of moderate to high-intensity physical activity every day, such as skipping rope, jogging, ball sports, etc., can improve sleep quality. 5、 Pay attention to psychology and "warm up" parent-child relationships. Holidays are a good time to enhance parent-child relationships, but they can also easily cause friction due to homework, mobile phones, and other issues. Communicate and listen more: Parents should pay more attention to their children's emotional changes, communicate more face-to-face with them, listen to their thoughts, rather than just urging them to do homework. Reasonably arrange academic activities: Work with children to develop a reasonable vacation plan and balance work and rest. Joint participation: Use holidays to do household chores, purchase New Year's goods, and engage in physical exercise together, increasing the fun of parent-child interaction. 6、 Safety first, accidental injuries should be prevented. Ice and snow safety: choose to move to regular places to prevent drowning and falling accidents. Fireworks and firecrackers: Follow local regulations and do not set off fireworks and firecrackers in violation of regulations. Children must be accompanied by their parents when setting off fireworks and firecrackers. Traffic safety: Comply with traffic rules, do not ride bicycles on the road under the age of 12, and do not ride electric bicycles on the road under the age of 16. Health is the best New Year gift for children. I hope parents can accompany their children through a safe, healthy, and fulfilling winter vacation! (New Society)