NewsLocal parents get tips from school board, health unit and OPP SHARE ON: Smith Autumn, contributor, Wednesday, Mar. 4th, 2015Our local school board along with the HKPR District Health Unit and OPP are sending a few tips for local parents. In a recent newsletter, information about mental health, digital citizenship and healthy eating was highlighted. They’re encouraging parents to talk to their kids about ‘netiquette’ and to not be a cyber-bully. A few tips for reducing bedtime stress include turning off electronics and developing a bedtime pattern so children resist less when it’s time for sleep.You can find more tips in the newsletter, found below.Health Eating:Pick a variety of foods from each of the four food groupsEnjoy vegetables, fruit and whole grain products like whole grain breads and cerealsChoose lower-fat dairy products, leaner meats and foods prepared with little or no added fat, sugar and saltAchieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying health eating and being physically active on a regular basisDrink water regularlyReducing bedtime stress:Develop a regular sleep scheduleDevelop a bedtime pattern that is the same every night and include calm and enjoyable activities with one-on-one time to keep up communication with your childSet up a soothing sleep environment.Be sure to set clear limits, such as what time lights must be turned off and how many bedtime stories you will readTurn off televisions, computers, and radiosPracticing digital citizenship:Teach your children to use proper netiquette and not be a cyber bullyEncourage them to speak up if they or someone they know is a victim of cyber bullyingA good resource for young people to access is Kids Help Phone Tags: cyber bullyingdigital citizenshipHaliburton CountyHaliburton Highlands OPPHaliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health UnitHealthy Eating for parentsTips for parentsTrillium Lakelands District School Board