A parent’s short guide to school health forms
School health forms provide critical information for the school to help your child reach optimal health and achieve their full academic potential.
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Advice from the school nurse: Health tips every parent needs to know
Discover what every proactive parent needs to know to keep your children safe and healthy during the school year.
Firework safety for children: A pediatrician’s guide to keeping summer celebrations safe
As we head into firework season, here’s what every parent should know to keep their children safe — and what to do if an injury does occur.
Food allergies: types, tests and treatments
Food allergies affect about 4 to 6 percent of all kids under the age of 18 in the United States. Chances are, if your child does not have a food allergy, you know someone who does.
How to know when your child is ready for camp
Maureen Monaghan, PhD, a psychologist at Children’s National, provides some tips to help figure out if your child is ready for camp.
