Smart Starts for a Safe School Year with Dr. Bridget Peters and Dr. Theresa Metanchuk

July might feel way too early to talk back-to-school, but the calendar does not care and neither do the forms sitting in your inbox. In this LIVE podcast to kick off Season 4, we turn school prep into a pop quiz that gets you ahead of the stress instead of buried by it. Dr. Teresa Matanchuk and Dr. Bridget Peters start with the routine that quietly controls everything else: sleep. Kids and teens can’t snap from summer hours to school mornings overnight. Then we hit the practical checklist that families always scramble to finish, including when to book a school or sports physical, why backpack fit matters for posture, and the simplest ways to cut down on germs at school. Nutrition gets a report card too. We grade common choices like energy drinks for breakfast, packed lunches that actually work, smarter after-school snacks, and why water should be the default even for most young athletes. Audience questions take us into dorm living and college health, food safety basics, and how to spot when a kid is overscheduled or truly needs a mental health day. Subscribe for more practical, doctor-backed parenting health guidance, share this with a friend who is already dreading August, and leave a review so more families can find the show.LINKSChristianaCare Wellness - It's All About BackpacksChristianaCare Wellness - Nurturing Your Childs Social Health in the Digital Era  ChristianaCare Wellness - Keep Student Athletes Healthy ChristianaCare Wellness - Your School Lunch Problems SolvedThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.