How To Keep Kids Healthy During the Rainy Season

Rain has been pouring more frequently. And while we can say goodbye to extra hot days and sunburn woes, the rainy season also has its fair share of downsides. For one, the rainy season is pretty much the flu season as well. Given the pandemic that is still raging on, that in itself is a very big downside. Here are ways you can keep them healthy so that they are always safe and happy even as the rain keeps pouring: • Be cautious about being outdoors While it may be tempting and fun to play and dance around in the rain, it’s not exactly the healthiest of activities to do. If your kids are stepping outdoors, make sure they’re wearing the proper rain gear that will keep them dry under the rain. Your children should also avoid playing in floodwater.. Once your kids return back home after being outdoors in the rain, make sure that they take a warm bath right away. • Chase away the blues There is actually something known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression related to the changing of seasons. If you notice that your child seems to be feeling down or you can sense something isn’t quite right, act on it right away. Be your child’s listening ear, shoulder to cry, or partner-in-crime in whatever activity that will chase the blues away. • Getting the right amount of sleep We all know that there is no school the next day of rain or may be on the same day too, then usually means kids have all the excuses in the world to sleep later than usual. There’s nothing wrong with letting your kids play all their games or watch tv . Just make sure that they get enough hours of sleep so that both their minds and bodies can rest. • Make sure they take their vitamins and eat fruits and vegetables It’s probably one of the most used sayings of all time. But there is a lot of truth to “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” We all learned early on in school that fruits and vegetables are a natural source of vitamins that help children stay healthy. It can be easier said than done to get kids to eat their fruits and veggies (especially the likes of ampalaya and bitter greens). But all it takes is some training and they’ll get used to it in no time. Make sure that your kids take their vitamins regularly as well. There are many options out there in the market that children will love because of their yummy colors, different flavors, and cool shapes. It also won’t hurt to double-check that you have a complete set of medicines in case your child ends up with a cold or cough. • Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize The last thing anyone needs at this point in time is to worry about whether or not having a cough and cold are just symptoms of the flu, or if it’s something worse. We know you’ve heard and read this time and time again. But sanitizing is really your best friend these days. Teach your kids to always wash their hands and to not touch their faces—especially their eyes and mouth. It also helps to make sure that they make it a habit to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer or alcohol and some sanitary wipes when they leave the house to head elsewhere. It might be quite a hassle to bring all these bottles and packs of wipes all the time, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry these days.