September

Alicia Trautwein, mother of two autistic children, shares her experience and advice on how to be an advocate for your child and their autism diagnosis.

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.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), any child showing severe signs of the flu should go to the doctor, but it can sometimes be hard to tell whether or not a child is suffering from the flu, a cold, or the severity. To help parents distinguish whether or not their child has the flu and if it’s serious, here are 12 common signs to watch out for.

Rather than dealing with illness, wouldn’t it be great to avoid getting sick all together? You can be proactive in the fight against flu by boosting your immune system all year round! We’ve compiled a list of 10 natural ways to strengthen your immune system.

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).