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Children across the Houston area will be heading back to school next week, and setting students up for a successful school year goes beyond the scope of purchasing pencils, paper and a backpack.

Dr. Mehul Patel, a pediatrician at Memorial Hermann Health System, shared key health tips parents should know to help prepare their kids for school during an appearance this week on Hello Houston . He emphasized that nutrition, sleep, limited screen time and regular check-ins can make a significant difference, encouraging parents to monitor their children’s behavior and make daily check-ins part of their routine.

"If you feel like their behavior is a little off, and it's lasting for more than just a day or two, ask them about it. ‘Hey, you seem like

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