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Cljarlotte ^ost THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1996 15A Back-to-school health tips for kids On a parents back-to-school list should be a physical exam, immunizations, well-child exam, exercise and eating right. “The anticipation and prepa ration for another school year is an exciting but also a stressful time for parents and children,” said Dr. Karen Breach, medical director for Prudential HealthCare. “By taking steps to ensure that your children start off healthy, you are well on your way to a happy and successful school year.” Parents should provide pyschological support, as well making surc^ chilHri'n r e c e 1 v e n e c (' s s a ry m e d i c- a I check-ups and immunizations. Breach noted that these types of preventive care check-ups and tests are covered by HMOs. Here are some tips for mak ing your child’s school year a healthier one. • Talk with your children about their feelings for the upcoming school year. Spend time with your chil dren talking about the upcom ing school year - about any fears, challenges, accomplish ments, projects, etc. that they see ahead for themselves. Go over their schedules with them and discuss study habits so they feel less anxiety and stress over possible work loads. • Go shopping for new supplies and clothes. It sounds silly, but this activity helps children get excited for the school year. Remember that for older chil dren and adolescents, trendy clothes are often a sign of their self-identity. • Schedule vision and hearing exams for pre school and kindergarten children, along with their well-child exams. • Older children should have a physical exam every other year, unless they have a medical condi tion or will be participat ing in organized sports and get exams more often. • Review your child’s immunization records with your pediatricians. Some diseases, such as tetanus, measles and hepati- tus B require booster shots in later years, between the ages of 11-18. Children who have a chronic disease should receive a flu vaccine depending on when flu season begins. • If your child has a chronic condition, meet with the school nurse. If the child nees medication for a condition such as dia betes or asthma during school hours, it is important to dis cuss your child’s medical his tory with the school nurse. Provide the nurse with con tact information for your child'^ p‘d i-11 ri nia n anrPor family ili'cto!’. Plan a timetable lor vour child to take his or her medication and set up a reminder system so he or she won’t forget. • Schedule a dental appointment for your child. • Stress the importance of routine physical activity ^ith your children. It^Talk about sports they might be interested in participating in during the school year or other ways for them to stay physically fit. It may be an after-school activity not affili ated with the school or simply joining a health club or gym. Set a good example and exer cise regularly yourself. • Make sure your child eats a balanced diet. A good diet consist of breads, cereals, pasta, and low fat baked goods; fruits and vegetables; dairy foods; lean meats, poultry, fish; and low fat snacks such as pretzels, graham crackers, animal crackers instead of corn chips and potato chips. Keep healthy foods and snacks around the house. Be a good role model by eating the foods you want your child to eat. Get your child into the routine of eating a well-balanced breakfast, one of the most important meals of the day. Two kids shows brighten up weekend television viewing By John Minter THE CHARLOTTE POST Y oungsters will find new shows among the Saturday televi sion fare this season. “C-Bear and Jamal” targets an underrepresented audience in animated televi sion programming, the African American family, and allows children of varied eth nic backgrounds to see them selves positively represented. C-Bear and Jamal can be seen on the Fox-TV network, home of several popular shows aimed at African American audiences. The show pre mieres Saturday at 8 a.m. on the Fox Children’s Network. C-Bear brings hip hop to the world of cartoons teaches kids how to get along, according to publicity releases. “C-Bear and Jamal” was cre ated to illustrate to children that despite all the obstacles in life, there are still positive options. With the help of C- Beai and his fantasy adven tures, Jamal is able to think through his problems and find positive solutions. The story features 10-year- old Jamal, who learns about life and living aided by the “nltrn-hip” tf'ddv bi'ar. ('- Bear, who gives him guidance' and encouragement. (%Bcar has magical powers and wears hip-hop clothing (i.e. - baggy pants, sunglasses and a baseball cap). He’s always looking for the right adventure to teach Jamal a lesson. The show is designed to entertain and educate chil dren while focusing on the value of friendship, responsi bility and integrity. The show was created “to illustrate to children that despite all the obstacles in life, there are still positive options. With the help of C-Bear and his fantasy Kenan Thompson, right, and Kel Mitchell, stars of new Nickolodean buddy comedy Kenan and Kel, airing at 8 p.m. Saturday. The show is a spin off from All That show. adventures, Jamal is able to think through his problems and find positive solutions. Rapper Tone Loc is the voice of C-Bear.Tone Loc is creating rap songs witn fun lyrics for the animated show. A line of toys based on the show is planned. The toys will promote non-violence and unity among all cultures. Also new this season on Saturday morning television for cable viewers is Kenan and Kel, Nickelodeon’s spin off. the show is a buddy comedy for kids starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell from the comedy and music series “All That.” The show premieres Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. Kenan and Kel follows the adventures of Kenan Rockmore and Kel Kimble, a duo who dauntlessly chase after the things most teenagers dream about, but few dare to pursue. The stars take on the world in their own unique way. To Kenan the obstacles of teenage life are merely hur dles to find a way under, over and around. His dreams and schemes always include loyal pal Kel. Grammy winning recording artist Coolio wrote and per formed the Kenan and Kel theme song “Aw, Here it Goes,” a hip-hop single. Immature appears in Nickelodeon’s music video of the title song. Vanessa Baden of Nickelodean’s Gullah Gullah Island and John Singleton’s upcoming feature Rosewood stars as Kenan’s little sister Kyra, who follows the duo con stantly. Kenan’s parents are played by Ken Force and Teal Marchande. Thompson began acting at age five, playing The Gingerbread Man in a school play. Profo.'^.'^ionally he has uppi.aiud 1.1 D-li Till' Ducks and Heavy VVeighlj-. Thompson, 18, is a native of Atlanta. On All That he creat ed the characters Super Dude, Pierre Escargot, Ishboo and Mavis and Clavis. Kel Mitchell, 17, is a Chicago native who made his television debut on All That. His characters included Ed the “Good Burger” guy. Coach Kreeton, Okrah and with Thompson, the elderly hard of hearing pals, Mavis and Clavis. Both actors will continue to perform as cast members on “All That.” Kids enjoy Labor Day cookouts Steve Raley, 10, spins a big one with friends Dante Jones, 8, on his left and Sherrman Adams, 9, on the right. The youngsters were among 350 who attended the free Labor Day cookout sponsored by The Crusade, an anti-drug and black-on-black crime group headed by Rev. James Barnett. Steve, Dante and Sherrman enjoyed burgers and hot dogs at the event on Griffith Street off South Tryon Street The seven-year-old Crusade organizes communi ties to end violent crime through marches, cookouts and focused neighborhood crime watches. The cookouts are important because “we want to have friends out there,” said Barnett. PHOTO/SUE ANN JOHNSON Smart kid alert! Ryan Martin Roberts, son of Linda and Nathan Roberts, was one of 72 students who spent time this summer at a veterinary medicine workshop at N.C. State University in Raleigh. Kyaji, who allonds Briarwood Elementary, spent two weeks in the Summer Veterinary Workshop led by faculty, staff members and students designed to introduce rising six graders to the vet erinary profession and encour age their interest in the sci ences. Activities included science labs, hands-on vvoT-k with ani mals, and special Held trips to places such as the N.C. Zoological Park. PHOTO/CALVIN FERGUSON Pandemonium recently wreaked enough havoc in New York to win the famed Apollo Theater talent competition on a show that will air this fall. The local group sang “Feel the Funk,” by Immature. Pictured back row, left to right, are Bukeeus Sadler, 11, Erren Woodson, 11, Don (D.J.) Wright, 11, and front, Ebriel Woodson, 9, left, and Leon Potts, 7. Send story ideas about kids in our community to: John Minter The Charlotte Post P.O. Box 32144 Charlotte, N.C. 28230 FAX- 342-2160 E-mail - charpost@clt.mindspring.come PHOTO/SUE ANN JOHNSON Octavia Linton, 8, anticipates the new school year as her mother Jacqueline Linton gets instructions for the re-open ing of University Park school as a performing arts magnet last month. Octavia was among the more than 100,000 stu dents from the region going back-to-school.
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