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Kids need recess

September 5, 2018/0 Comments/in Back to School, Fitness, Learning and School, Physical Activity, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Physical activity has a very beneficial effect on kids’ brains and bodies.

Lunch tips for kids with celiac disease

September 3, 2018/0 Comments/in Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Special Dietary Needs, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Wheat is tough to avoid in a school cafeteria and if parents aren’t able to pack a gluten-free lunch, what’s a kid to do?

Helping kids with homework

August 31, 2018/0 Comments/in Back to School, Homework and Grades, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens /by Children's National

Now that school is back in full swing, many households are dealing with how to handle homework.

Brain foods for kids

August 24, 2018/0 Comments/in Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

What your kids eat can impact everything from their energy level to their mood and academic performance.

Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition

August 22, 2018/0 Comments/in Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Left Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Children's National

Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.