For parents, there are two dates on the calendar that should cause them to take a minute or two to reflect on the time ahead: New Year’s Day and the start of a new school year. Both are great times to make resolutions about the period ahead, and in each case a key part of […]
Back to school also means your child will be back in a big group and could be exposed to germs they’ve been relatively sheltered from during the summer. While most of these ailments are relatively minor, you may not have heard of some of them and aren’t sure what you look for. Your child may […]
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Before you know it, the summer will be over, and you’ll notice the latest sales for back-to-school all over those department store windows. There’s no way for us to get around it; whether it’s in a mall or on television, the message will soon be clear: your kiddos are going back to school soon. But […]
Although doctors recommend a healthy diet, regular physical activity, washing hands regularly, and plenty of sleep to help keep young minds and immune systems sharp—beware of these prevalent back-to-school contagions.
Back to school is about more than just new jeans, the coolest sneakers and fancy pens – while you prep your lengthy list for the mall, don’t forget to make a separate one that will ensure your child is healthy, happy and emotionally ready to face their first day.
Your child may be especially susceptible to certain ailments if they’re going to class for the first time, as their immune system needs some conditioning to recognize certain triggers. In any case, here are seven ailments to look for now that junior has returned to class!
Parents know the busiest time of year for families is back-to-school! That’s why packing the kids a healthy lunch can be a chore. However, school lunches don’t have to take up a lot of time. In fact, this handy infographic from Coupons.com provides a month’s worth of quick and healthy lunch ideas that let you grab and […]
While your child prepares to hit the books again, here are 6 helpful tips to try and avoid the problem (that can get kids sent home from class).
When shopping for a child’s backpack, remember bigger isn’t always better. There are things that matter more than size, like comfort and compartments. To help with back to school shopping, here are six tips on backpack safety…
Kids are almost ready to go back to school and eager beaver parents are packing their bags and backpacks accordingly. However, once you load up your son or daughter’s backpack with books, binders, pens, crayons, binders, notepads, and lunch—you may be preparing them for more than a successful school year. In fact, you might be setting […]