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Returning to school after an acute illness

April 15, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health/by Rise and Shine

Attending or returning to school can be difficult for kids with acute illnesses. But there are strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help facilitate returning to school after an acute illness.

What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Health, 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.

Managing asthma in school: A guide for parents

January 7, 2019/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Learning and School, Respiratory, Right Feature, School Health/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.

boy eating sandwich at school with other kids

How to pack your kids a healthy and tasty school lunch

October 3, 2018/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature/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.

Easing your kids into a routine

September 28, 2018/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Homework and Grades, Learning and School, Lifestyle, Sleep, Sleep Routines/by Rise and Shine

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