Back to School Archives

Epi-pen sitting on a bench with a kid in the background

Back-to-school safety tips for kids with food allergies

August 26, 2025/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Help your child with food allergies return to school safely. Learn how to build an action plan, partner with teachers, and prepare for emergencies.

Back-to-school physicals: A message from your pediatrician

July 10, 2025/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School/by Rise and Shine

A back-to-school physical is much more than a quick check-up or a form for school sports, it’s a comprehensive look at your child’s growth, development, and well-being.

Packing a healthy school lunch

October 22, 2024/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Highlight/by Danielle Robbins

Learn how to pack nutritious and delicious school lunches for your child, with age-appropriate meal ideas and tips.

Little boy giving thumbs up in school room

Reducing back-to-school anxiety in children with autism

August 23, 2024/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Learning and School, Right Feature, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school anxiety can be overwhelming, especially for children with autism. Here’s how to make this school year a positive experience.

Back-to-school vaccines

August 22, 2024/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.