Bright Futures Patient Handout: 7 and 8 Year Visits
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School
Doing Well at School
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Try your best at school. Doing well in school is important to how you feel about yourself.
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Ask for help when you need it.
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Join clubs and teams you like.
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Tell kids who pick on you or try to hurt you to stop it. Then walk away.
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Tell adults you trust about bullies.
Safety
Playing It Safe
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Don't open the door to anyone you don't know.
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Have friends over only when your parents say it's OK.
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Wear your helmet for biking, skating, and skateboarding.
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Ask a grown-up for help if you are scared or worried.
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It is OK to ask to go home and be with your Mom or Dad.
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Keep your private parts, the parts of your body covered by a bathing suit, covered.
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Tell your parent or another grown-up right away if an older child or grown-up shows you their private parts, asks you to show them yours, or touches your private parts.
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Always sit in your booster seat and ride in the back seat of the car.
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Eating Well, Being Active
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Eat breakfast every day.
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Aim for eating 5 fruits and vegetables every day.
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Only drink 1 cup of 100% fruit juice a day.
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Limit high-fat foods and drinks such as candies, snacks, fast food, and soft drinks.
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Eat healthful snacks like fruit, cheese, and yogurt.
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Eating healthy is important to help you do well in school and sports.
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Eat with your family often.
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Drink at least 2 cups of milk daily.
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Match every 30 minutes of TV or computer time with 30 minutes of active play.
Oral Health
Healthy Teeth
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Brush your teeth at least twice each day, morning and night.
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Floss your teeth every day.
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Wear your mouth guard when playing sports.
Development and Mental Health
Handling Feelings
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Talk about feeling mad or sad with someone s who listens well.
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Talk about your worries. It helps.
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Ask your parent or other trusted adult about = changes in your body.
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Even embarrassing questions are important. It's OK to talk about your body and how it's changing.
© 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics