{"id":150000000671,"date":"2020-08-01T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2020-08-01T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/highland-glen-pearland\/?p=150000000671"},"modified":"2020-08-10T15:02:17","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T15:02:17","slug":"preschoolers-and-staying-hydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/highland-glen-pearland\/2020\/08\/01\/preschoolers-and-staying-hydrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschoolers and Staying Hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-150000000672 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/highland-glen-pearland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/150\/2020\/08\/Hydration.jpg\" alt=\"Preschoolers and Staying Hydrated at Kids 'R' Kids Highland Glen, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Helping your preschooler stay hydrated year round is extremely important for multiple reasons. Even mild levels of dehydration can cause mood swings, poor energy levels and the inability to think and process clearly. In fact, many children start their days in a state of dehydration due to loss of fluids overnight through simple sweat and respiration. Furthermore, most children do not like to drink water early in the morning, so they come to school with a dehydrated brain and are not ready for learning. The heat of summer may still be in full swing, but we\u2019re here to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.parents.com\/kids\/safety\/outdoor\/keeping-kids-hydrated\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">help your preschooler hydrate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why water matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Water makes up approximately 60% of our bodies. Therefore, it\u2019s absolutely imperative to stay hydrated in order for our bodies to do their jobs properly. For example, our brain is made up of 80% water, making water one of the primary tools for neurological transmissions. When you or your child are dehydrated, your mental and physical capabilities are negatively impacted. EM Gordon\u2019s research in 2012 showed this loss of fluids can negatively impact short term memory, and long term recall. Dehydration can cause a decrease in concentration and affect your child\u2019s ability to absorb and retain new information. All of these reasons point to the importance of staying hydrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ditch the juice\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beverages such as soda and juice are packed with sugar and simply don\u2019t do the trick as well as water when it comes to hydration. We realize that some children can be quite stubborn when it comes to drinking water, but there are a few ways parents can help their little ones to stay hydrated. If your child isn\u2019t a fan of plain water, you can spruce up their drink with frozen fruit as an ice cube substitute, a squeeze of lemon for added flavor, or a colorful, curly straw for a bit of fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Generally, it is best to aim for six to eight glasses of water each day. On extra hot days filled with physical activity, you should be sure to keep a cold water bottle nearby at all times. Remember &#8211; children love to mirror the actions of those they look up to, so it\u2019s equally important for parents to drink water too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/highland-glen-pearland\/2020\/07\/01\/lake-day-safety-with-preschoolers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lake Day Safety with Preschoolers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsrkidspearland.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Highland Glen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Pearland, Texas? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. 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