Autumn Games and Health Tips for Kids and Parents
October is Children’s Health Month, and it’s full of opportunities to teach your kids safe and healthy habits. Below are tips for parents and activity sheets for kids to teach them how to stay safe and healthy in the fall and all year long.
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Crack the Code for Health
Search & Find Powerful Treats
Camping Days Coloring Page
Halloween Scramble
Kid’s Page: Crack the Code for Health 
Parent Tip: Take steps to stop the spread of germs and
ask your health care provider if you and the kids should get a flu
vaccination in the fall. Also, be sure to keep the kids home when they’re sick.
Remind family members to wash hands frequently to the length of a little
tune and to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or
coughing.
Parents: Autumn Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy
Scrub Club (NSF International)
Kid’s Page: Search & Find Powerful Treats
Parent Tip: As the kids start back to school, talk to them about what they can do to
stay safe and healthy. Examples include getting physical activity,
eating healthy after-school snacks, and avoiding smoking.
Get Smart with Fruits and Veggies
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Kid’s Page: Camping Days Coloring Page
Parent Tip: The fall is a great time for camping and hiking. Be sure to stay in
groups, wear insect repellent containing DEET, treat clothes and gear
with permethrin, and bundle up for cool
evenings.
Camping Health and Safety Tips and Packing Checklist
Tick Tactics (bam.gov)
Kid’s Page: Halloween Scramble
Parent Tip: Halloween is in October, so remind trick-or-treaters to avoid entering
homes of people they don’t know, use sidewalks and crosswalks, and wait
until you’ve checked the treats before eating them.
Halloween Health and Safety Tips
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Page last modified: October 24, 2008
Page last reviewed: September 5, 2008