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First, parents should know that it’s common for children to get headaches. There are a number of things that can cause them; most of which are not serious.

Symptoms In Children Can Be Different Than Those Of Adults

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  • Although children may get the same kind of headaches as adults, their symptoms may differ.
  • That can make it difficult to pinpoint from what type of a headache a child is suffering.
  • However, typically certain headache types are more prevalent than others.

Tension Headaches

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Tension headaches can last from 30 minutes to several days.

Symptoms Include:

  • A pressing tightness in the muscles of the neck or head;
  • Non-pulsating pain bilaterally, mild to moderate in nature;
  • The pain does not worsen with physical activity;
  • No nausea or vomiting;
  • Younger children may withdraw from regular play and sleep more.

Cluster Headaches

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These are typically experienced by children over 10 years of age.

A Child May Experience These Symptoms:

  • Sharp, stabbing pain on one side of the head that lasts less than three hours;
  • The child may also experience congestion, a runny nose, teariness, restlessness, or even agitation;
  • Cluster headaches occur in groups of five or more episodes;
  • The child may experience symptoms every other day to several in a single day.

Migraine Headaches

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Migraine headaches can even be experienced by infants and toddlers. Look for signs of distress, such as the child holding his head.

Other Symptoms Include:

  • Pulsating, throbbing or pounding head pain;
  • Nausea;
  • Vomiting;
  • Abdominal pain;
  • Extreme sensitivity to head and sound;
  • Pain worsens with exertion.

Chronic Daily Headache (CDH)

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Doctors diagnose this type of a headache when a migraine or a tension headache is experienced 15 or more days a month.

Headache Triggers

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Headaches Can Develop From A Number Of Sources:

  • Illness/Infections
  • Head trauma
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Brain anomalies
  • Lack of sleep
  • Dehydration
  • Stress
  • Vision problems
  • Menstruation
  • Certain medicationsSkipping meals
  • Smoking
  • Strong odors
  • Too much caffeine
  • Specific Foods: cheese, nuts, pizza, chocolate, ice cream, fatty food, fried foods, lunch meats, hot dogs, yogurt, aspartame, and foods containing [MSG]

Is your Child At Risk?

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Risk Factors For Children Developing Headaches Are:

  • Older teens
  • Family history
  • Girls reaching puberty

Prevention Tips

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  • Keep a headache diary. Document when they occur, how long they last, and what, if anything, finds relief;
  • Identify triggers. Avoid those things that set off a headache;
  • Reduce stress. Parents should be alert as to what stresses their children;
  • Practice healthy behaviors. Promote good health by incorporating healthy lifestyle habits;
  • If your child is under a doctor’s care, make sure your child takes medications regularly.
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Brookwood School District 167 relies on parent
feedback when planning for the future.

Dear Parents/Guardians/Families:

We highly encourage you to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for your child’s school. Your feedback matters. We use this feedback to develop school improvement plans and activities to make continuous improvement. The data needs to reflect the voices of our parents in order to address/validate school concerns or support for existing programs.

Your honest responses are confidential and needed to better inform our upcoming goals and strategies we will be implementing for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please share your input through the annual Illinois 5Essentials survey! The survey is administered by UCHICAGO Impact and is based on the Five Essentials for School Success, an evidence-based framework developed by the University of Chicago.

The 5Essentials Are:

⤷ Effective Leaders      ⤷ Collaborative Teachers       ⤷ Involved Families       ⤷ Supportive Environment      ⤷ Ambitious Instruction

Steps To Complete Survey:

The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete; 

⤷ Select the necessary language to complete the survey (English or Spanish);
⤷ Enter the name of your county and the name of your child’s school;
⤷ Advance to survey questions;
⤷ Answer all applicable questions;
⤷ Click Submit Survey

Each school needs a parent response rate of at least 20% to receive a results report. Please complete the survey no later than April 2, 2021.

Thank You For Your Participation!

Bethany A. Lindsay, Superintendent

Brookwood
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