This is slim consolation, however, to parents of kids who won’t reach that milestone anytime soon.

In fact,as schools re-open, instances of the virus in under-18s are on a dramatic upswing.

In fact, pediatric COVID in that area has increased by more than 1500 percent in the past year.

Girl at school wearing face mask

No wonder school enrollment numbers were way down for the 2020/21 school year (viaNPR)!

He did, however, share withThe Listhis ideas on how to COVID-proof your kids as best you might.

Goran suggests using a compartmentalized bento box, preferably a stainless steel one.

Anti symbol with sugar cubes

As for the main dish, Goran endorses both tomatoes andturmericfor their anti-inflammatory properties.

His ideas for using these include a turmeric stir fry and acaprese salador sandwich.

Okay, so…not good.

Avocado toast with fried egg

What should kids be drinking instead, though, if you take all these options off the table?

Water, water, andmore water, says Goran.

Kid’s healthy lunch with rice bears

Girl holding water bottle