{"id":7137,"date":"2026-08-12T21:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T18:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/a-healthy-start-to-the-school-year-sleep-movement-nutrition-and-well-being\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T21:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T18:11:51","slug":"a-healthy-start-to-the-school-year-sleep-movement-nutrition-and-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ronaldmcdonaldmajalatvija.lv\/en\/a-healthy-start-to-the-school-year-sleep-movement-nutrition-and-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"A Healthy Start to the School Year: Sleep, Movement, Nutrition and Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The start of the new school year is usually associated with preparing school bags, adjusting daily routines, planning extracurricular activities, and returning to the usual daily routine. However, this is also a good time to focus on children\u2019s health and remember the importance of preventive care. <\/p>\n\n

Prevention means taking care of a child\u2019s health on a daily basis, rather than waiting until health problems arise. It involves both healthy habits within the family and knowledge about what helps a child grow up healthy. <\/p>\n\n

L\u012bga Ber\u0137e<\/strong>, a paediatrician and pediatric pulmonologist at Labusi\u0146a, focuses particularly on four essential cornerstones of children\u2019s health during her consultations: sleep, physical activity, nutrition, and psycho-emotional well-being<\/strong>. By addressing these 4 fundamental aspects, it is often possible not only to improve a child\u2019s well-being but also to reduce the risk of various health problems developing in the future. <\/p>\n\n

Prevention starts with awareness<\/h3>\n\n

Health education for children is also an important part of prevention. Parents need the knowledge to understand how their child is feeling, assess symptoms, and make informed decisions about when to seek a specialist\u2019s advice. <\/p>\n\n

In her daily practice, L\u012bga Ber\u0137e often talks to families about coughing in children, including what can cause it, when treatment is needed, and when it may resolve without specific treatment. Parents often have questions about why their child is coughing, how long a cough can last, and when it is important to see a doctor. <\/p>\n\n

Sometimes, by establishing a child\u2019s daily routine and understanding the causes of symptoms, it is possible to resolve the problem without additional treatment. That\u2019s why a doctor\u2019s consultation is not only an opportunity to receive medical care, but also to gain knowledge that the family can apply in their daily lives. <\/p>\n\n

Children’s Health and the Importance of the Family Environment<\/h3>\n\n
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Children\u2019s health is closely linked not only to their physical well-being but also to the environment in which they grow up. Secure family relationships, emotional support, and everyday experiences have a significant impact on a child\u2019s development and well-being. <\/p>\n\n

L\u012bga Ber\u0137e emphasises that health must be viewed in a broader context- namely, as a combination of physical, mental, and social well-being. Therefore, it is not only a healthy diet or sufficient physical activity that is essential, but also whether a child feels heard, understood, and supported within the family. <\/p>\n\n

A safe and supportive family environment provides the conditions necessary for a child to grow up healthy and develop to their full potential.<\/p>\n\n

Health Care and Knowledge Closer to Home<\/h3>\n\n
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In Latvia\u2019s regions, families do not always have equal opportunities to see the necessary specialist promptly. That is precisely why the Care Mobile’s work is significant not only in terms of access to healthcare, but also in the context of prevention and health education. <\/p>\n\n

Children’s health is at the heart of the Care Mobile’s work. By travelling to various locations throughout Latvia, the organisation helps children receive consultations from specialists closer to home, while parents can get answers and recommendations on how to proceed. <\/p>\n\n

As the new school year begins, we encourage families to remember that caring for a child\u2019s health starts with everyday life. Adequate sleep, physical activity, a balanced diet, emotional security, and paying timely attention to a child\u2019s well-being are the foundation upon which healthy habits are built for the future. <\/p>\n\n

Learn more about the Care Mobile program: bernuveselibasbusins.lv<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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