"Back to School Health Tips" : With Meredith Justice, & Scott Michlin

The interview focuses on keeping children healthy as they return to school, with an emphasis on handwashing, healthy eating, hydration, physical activity, and limiting screen time. Meredith Justice of San Juan Health Partners Pediatrics also discusses the importance of consistent sleep routines, noting that adequate sleep supports children’s mood, concentration, and overall well-being. The conversation covers common back-to-school illnesses, sports physicals, vaccines, and ways parents can help children stay healthy and safe. Justice also encourages parents to pay attention to changes in their children’s behavior, sleep, eating habits, or interests, particularly when it comes to teenagers’ mental health.