A Healthy Start to the School Year Begins with a Wellness Visit
July 7, 2025
New backpack? Check. Fresh pencils and notebooks? Check. A wellness visit with your child’s doctor? It’s the most important box
Back-to-School Playground Safety: Essential Tips for Parents
July 15, 2024
Recess is often the highlight of a child’s school day, offering a chance to burn off energy and enjoy some
The Power in Prevention: Why Immunizations Matter
August 2, 2023
Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations.
Fuel Kids’ Minds and Bodies with Healthy Lunches and Snacks
July 24, 2023
Back to school also means back to the grind of packing lunches for many parents. Whether you’re packing food daily
How to Support Kids’ Mental Health As They Head Back to School
July 19, 2023
Getting back in the classroom can be a vulnerable time for some students’ mental health. Michelle Flechas, MD, Our Lady
Sleep Schedules for Heading Back to School
July 19, 2022
Part of getting ready for heading back to school is reestablishing a good sleep routine. With the longer days of
Ready to Launch – Prep Teens for College
July 18, 2022
Whether moving across town or across the country, launching your teen to college is a huge milestone in your parenting
How to Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
July 14, 2022
Transitions can be hard, and children may experience anxiety when heading back to school after summer vacation. Anxiety is a
No Bully Zone – Teaching Kids to Be Inclusive
July 14, 2022
Learning how to be a good friend is a life skill all kids can develop. Bullying is never OK. We’ve
Keeping Kids Safe from Drugs in School
October 26, 2021
Learn ways to teach your kids how to avoid the dangers of drugs while they focus on their education.
Preparing Your Teen for College in 2021
August 23, 2021
Learn how to prepare your teen for healthy first years of college in 2021.
4 Ways to Help Your Child Mask Up
July 29, 2021
Keeping your child healthy during our recent surge of RSV and COVID-19 may include having them wear a mask in
Sports Physicals Explained
July 28, 2021
Find out why sports physicals are crucial to your child’s safety.
6 Tips to Make Back to School Less of a Drag
July 25, 2021
Help your child’s back-to-school routine flourish with these handy tips.
Tips for Back to School Success
July 13, 2021
Learn what parents can do to ease their children from a summer mindset into a back-to-school mode.
Annual Exams and Sports Physicals are Crucial to Your Child’s Health
June 20, 2021
Summer means no school schedule. No extracurricular activities. The weekly planner—and Mom and Dad, for that matter—have a little more