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Avoiding drowsy driving after Daylight Saving

March 15, 2019/0 Comments/in Back to School, Driving, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Parenting, Right Feature, Safety, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teens /by Rise and Shine

For teenagers, the sleep loss caused by Daylight Saving Time can be even more pronounced than it is for adults, which can lead to drowsy driving.

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What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/in Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Infants, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

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Managing asthma in school: A guide for parents

January 7, 2019/1 Comment/in Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Infants, Learning and School, Respiratory, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

Asthma is a leading cause of school absenteeism, accounting for 30% of all missed school days or about 14 million absences each school year.

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How to pack your kids a healthy and tasty school lunch

October 3, 2018/1 Comment/in Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Infants, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Aged, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

Packing a healthy and tasty school lunch can seem like a daunting task. Try using the MyPlate method, developed by USDA.

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Easing your kids into a routine

September 28, 2018/in Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Homework and Grades, Infants, Learning and School, Lifestyle, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teens, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

Easing your kids into a routine is no easy task, but here are a few things to keep in mind.