If kids don't drink enough water, every part of their body won't function properly, health experts say.

The Nemours Foundation offers these tips for parents to make sure kids are staying hydrated:

  • Water and milk are the best fluid choices for kids. Offer them plenty of fruit as well, since it has high water content.
  • Encourage children to drink with meals and any time they are thirsty.
  • Make sure children drink more water when the weather is warm, especially if they are outdoors.
  • Encourage drinking water before, during and after sports practice or a game.
    Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

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    Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week. Credit: Randee Daddona, Gary Licker, Anthony Santino

    Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 4: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Nassau Conference II football matchup between Calhoun at Carey, plus the comeback story of New Hyde Park's Gabriel Peter, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.

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