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How to help your child with school problems

Differences in learning can sometimes be associated with school problems and should be attended to and addressed.

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What is a School-Based Health Center?

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

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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Q&A: What is the first thing a parent should do when her child is diagnosed with ADHD?

Dr. Lisa Efron answers a reader’s question about what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD.

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How to handle a bad report card

Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents advice on how to deal with a bad report card and other bad news.