Children who regularly walk to school are much more resistant to everyday stress, according to an American study.
In addition, they have fewer problems with heart disease and high blood pressure later in life. Walking is also useful for preventing obesity, which, unfortunately, is becoming more and more common among the youngest - research shows that the journey to school burns the same number of calories as during two hours of physical exercise.
Children who walk to school also get better grades, because they come to class awake and ready to learn, and teachers notice that.
On the way to school, he should walk on the sidewalk or footpath, and cross the street only on the zebra crossing
Research has also shown that children who walk to school make friends with other children much more easily and thus gain stronger self-confidence.
But, in order for walking to school to be safe, children should be taught the rules of traffic behavior - first of all, that the sidewalk and the road are not places to play.
Also, the child must never go out on the road between parked cars, because it is harder to see him, he must never run across the street and always look left and right before crossing.
On the way to school, he should walk on the sidewalk or footpath, and cross the street only on the zebra crossing. If there is no pedestrian crossing, he should cross the street by the shortest route, with special caution.
Proper layout
The bag should have more compartments and compartments, so that the weight of the things in it is better distributed. Flat things (books and notebooks) should be placed against the back.
Who rides a bike to school
Falls from bicycles are common, and head injuries can have serious consequences. A child should always wear a helmet - it is just as important as when riding a motorbike.
Mom, you're coming with us today
Walking is an excellent form of physical exercise that benefits not only children but also adults, so it is good to accompany children to school.
You can also use a joint walk to familiarize your child with traffic rules - not only with words but also by example.
By regularly walking, children and their parents reduce air pollution and increase the safety of other children
In the company of a child, never cross the street when the traffic light is red, and if you notice someone doing it anyway, tell the child not to do it, because it is dangerous.
If you can't take your child to school every day, try to arrange with one of the parents from the neighborhood to take turns accompanying the children.
Walking for a long life
By regularly walking, children and their parents reduce air pollution and increase the safety of other children who come to class in the same way.
Walking the talk
During the joint trip to school, entertain the child so that this habit becomes pleasant for him. Use the opportunity to talk about what is happening at school.
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