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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.

boy using nebulizer

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.

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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.

Family sitting at a table in a library.

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.

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Kids need recess

September 5, 2018/0 Comments/in 6-12 years, Back to School, Fitness, Learning and School, Physical Activity, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

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