School Nurse

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.
 
Have Tough Conversations with Your Kids
 
Graduation Gift Idea: First Aid Kit for College!
 
Celebrate Summer! A great recipe for entertaining:  Summer Vegetable Ceviche

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Teens and Caffeine:
It’s pretty common to walk around school in the morning (and even later) and see kids drinking “energy” drinks. Despite the normalization of caffeine products, there is NO official recommendation for caffeine consumption in youth aged 12-18 (NO caffeine is recommended for children under 12). However, for teens that DO consume caffeine, the recommendation is to keep it under 100 mg. Consider having a discussion about caffeine consumption and the following questions:

1. How much caffeine is in your drink?
2. What other ingredients are in it (sugar, creamer, etc.)?
3. What other ways can you “get” energy?  (Hint:  sleep, healthy foods, exercise).

Alcohol:
Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

ALCOHOL: Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.

Visiting college campuses? Check out their Student Health & Wellness Centers. It’s a great idea to know where it is BEFORE your student may need it. These health centers are specialized in care for the college age population and have many expanded programs to support students and are especially helpful when being away from home and parents for the first time. I always recommend that students go there in the fall to get their flu shots. Can’t visit physically? Check out their websites!

A new nutrition infographic on my website: 5 Ways to Use Chickpeas

Berries are back in season! This week’s nutrition hack: Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oatmeal. Place 4 cups of water and 1 cup of steel cut oatmeal in a slow-cooker at night. Add 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Enjoy hot oatmeal in the morning – top with fresh berries! Hack: Make enough for several days-reheat as needed.

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

ALCOHOL:  Please take a look at this site. There is so much that is “normalized” about alcohol use, but I encourage you to send a strong message discouraging our underage students from using. Parents, please discuss with other parents how you can support creating opportunities for your kids to have fun without the dangers of alcohol use.
 
Visiting college campuses? Check out their Student Health & Wellness Centers. It’s a great idea to know where it is BEFORE your student may need it. These health centers are specialized in care for the college age population and have many expanded programs to support students and are especially helpful when being away from home and parents for the first time. I always recommend that students go there in the fall to get their flu shots. Can’t visit physically? Check out their websites!
 
A new nutrition infographic on my website: 5 Ways to Use Chickpeas

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Visiting college campuses? Check out their Student Health & Wellness Centers. It’s a great idea to know where it is BEFORE your student may need it. These health centers are specialized in care for the college age population and have many expanded programs to support students and are especially helpful when being away from home and parents for the first time. I always recommend that students go there in the fall to get their flu shots. Can’t visit physically? Check out their websites!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

COVID TEST BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL MONDAY APR 10
 
Updated COVID 19 Guidelines
Main guidance remains:  For Covid+, stay home THROUGH day 5 (+test day = day 0).  New guidance: If no symptoms or symptoms are mild and improving, students may return to school without testing but are asked to mask THROUGH day 10. If students have 2 negative tests one day apart, they no longer need to mask.
 
It’s (not) just WEED: Is your child getting “crossed”?
Please read HERE and HERE about what that means.
 
Substance use prevention:
What is vaping?
 
This week’s recipe: Dumpling Stew I made this recipe this week and it was DELICIOUS!  (modifications included using WF Cauliflower Gnocchi–yum!). Even though it’s officially spring, it’s still “soup and stew” weather.
 
I encourage you to eat more “plant-forward”. Check out the Nutrition page on my website, where I have some great Quick–Start Guides. Let me know what you think!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Updated COVID 19 Guidelines
Main guidance remains:  For Covid+, stay home THROUGH day 5 (+test day = day 0).  New guidance: If no symptoms or symptoms are mild and improving, students may return to school without testing but are asked to mask THROUGH day 10.  If students have 2 negative tests one day apart, they no longer need to mask.
 
It’s (not) just WEED: Is your child getting “crossed”?
Please read HERE and HERE about what that means.
 
Substance use prevention:
What is vaping?
 
Let’s get back to the Dinner Table…What if everyone discussed their “failures” that day/week and what they learned from them?
 
This week’s recipe: Dumpling Stew  I made this recipe this week and it was DELICIOUS!  (modifications included using WF Cauliflower Gnocchi–yum!).
Even though it’s officially spring, it’s still “soup and stew” weather…
I encourage you to eat more “plant-forward”.  Check out the Nutrition page on my website, where I have some great Quick–Start Guides.
Let me know what you think!

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

Updated COVID 19 Guidelines:
Main guidance remains:  For Covid+, stay home THROUGH day 5 (+test day = day 0).  New guidance: If no symptoms or symptoms are mild and improving, students may return to school without testing but are asked to mask THROUGH day 10.  If students have 2 negative tests one day apart, they no longer need to mask.
 
Substance use prevention:
What is vaping?
 
Let’s get back to the Dinner Table…What if everyone discussed their “failures” that day/week and what they learned from them?
 
This week’s recipe:  A Fun and Pretty Way to Serve Veggies (tip: there are great mangoes available at WF Lafayette).

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse

While it’s still raining…
You can take this yoga class in your house!               
 
Substance use prevention:
What is vaping?
 
Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
 
This week’s recipe:  Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org
925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse