The Back-to-School Special
As families prepare to head back to school, pediatric experts Dr. Jennifer Duchon and Dr. Meredith Grossman from the Mount Sinai Health System join The Vitals host Leslie Schlachter for a timely conversation on how to set kids up for a healthy, successful school year. From getting back into a learning mindset to essential immunizations, nutrition, and even backpack safety, this episode covers everything parents need to know for a confident return to the classroom.
Leslie Schlachter: So we're looking at anywhere from, like 9 to 12 hours of sleep. Do naps count in that time frame or is that separate.
Dr. Grossman: Not to do count,
Dr. Grossman: Birth through toddler yBirthears need those 10 to 12 hours plus a nap.
Dr. Duchon: And I take on my office floor for 30.
Leslie Schlachter: I also do that, but on my couch.
Dr. Duchon: Yes. I think that, you know.
Leslie Schlachter: I think it absolutely counts.
Leslie Schlachter: I think that there should be like a nap time at the end of a school day before extracurriculars and sports. There should be a 20 minute nap. I know I feel amazing after a 20 minute nap.
Leslie Schlachter: I wish nap time could come back for all ages.
Dr. Grossman: Amazing. I don't remember the last.
Dr. Duchon: Time I took it. Yeah.
Leslie Schlachter: Hello, and welcome back to the vitals Mount Sinai Health Systems groundbreaking new video podcast. I'm your host, Leslie Schachter, a neurosurgery physician assistant here at the Mount Sinai Hospital. Children are back in school, and families are juggling routines, schedules and many details that will help set up kids for success. Today, we're going to break down the essentials of a healthy and safe school year.