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Partnering with school nurses to manage your child’s chronic condition

There are many ways you can partner with your child’s school nurse to ensure that your child is healthy and ready to learn.

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Returning to school after an acute illness

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.

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Education: How seeing beyond the grades is better for your child and for you

In the latest episode of “The Parent Pep Talk” podcast, veteran teacher and parent Jacki Bragg explains what she sees as the true value of school, how involved parents should be and just how important grades are.

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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.