Learning and School Archives

Back-to-school vaccines

August 4, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.

Can my child get COVID-19 from riding the school bus?

August 3, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Research has shown that the risk of getting COVID-19 from riding a school bus is low when basic precautionary measures — such as masking, only allowing two kids per seat and leaving the windows open — are taken.

Helping your student transition back to in-person learning

August 2, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

Families should start preparing their children for the transition to in-person learning as soon as they are able to.

Promoting healthy eating habits while learning at home

May 25, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Learning and school, Parenting, Physical Activity, School Health, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

Here are some ways you can promote healthy eating and physical activity while your children are learning at home.

Going to college with celiac disease

May 3, 2021/in 13-18 years, Allergies, College, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Although this may seem overwhelming, you want to make sure your child is prepared and able to follow a gluten-free diet while still enjoying campus living.