Whether it's your child's first year of kindergarten or last year of high school, you know how hectic the weeks before the start of school can be. Following this back-to-school checklist below will help you make sure your student is ready to succeed this school year....
From varsity track to travel soccer to peewee baseball, athletes of all ages and sizes have been hard at work getting their game on during this year’s spring sports season. Kids everywhere are on the move: In 2017, 56.5 percent of children ages 6-12 played at least...
Children have mixed feelings about going back to school. For some, it’s exciting to see all of their friends they missed over the summer. For others, the idea of leaving the freedom of summer behind sounds like anything but fun. For children with autism, the...
Health can be a day-by-day or hour-by-hour matter for kids with chronic illnesses. Going to school with their peers requires careful planning and attention to detail to keep them safe and healthy. If you’re a parent in this situation, you may be...
With the school year around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about school lunches. This year, take pressure off yourself and have your kids help pack their own lunches. Teaching them to make their own lunches will save you time and allow them to pick foods...
The back-to-school routine is in full swing, and that means greater exposure to germs. In school, kids are exposed to exponentially more germs. After school, kids bring germs home with them, increasing the risk of exposing parents, other family members, and...
Some of the most worrisome times for parents of children with food allergies come when the children get on the school bus. The keys to making sure your student gets through the school year incident free are communication, education, and planning. The occurrence of...
As the end of August approaches, many kids become wary of what is coming: a new school year. With new teachers, new subjects, and new classmates each year, it is common for children to become anxious about the unknowns awaiting them as they go back to school. Some...
Looking for a snack to send with your children to school? Try these healthy alternatives to the greasy, processed snacks! Fruity Nut and Honey Energy Bites Ingredients 1 cup dried cherries 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios ⅓ cup pumpkin seed kernels ½...
Bullying is defined as repeated “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children” that involves a “real or perceived power imbalance”—when kids use their physical strength, popularity, or knowledge of embarrassing information to negatively influence others....