School avoidance: What to do when kids refuse to go to school
Understanding the causes of school avoidance and implementing effective strategies can help children overcome this problem and succeed in school.
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Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition
Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.
Managing blood sugar levels in sick kids
When a diabetic child becomes ill, parents are not only tending to the child’s cold or flu symptoms, but also managing blood sugar levels.
Elopement and wandering in children with autism
Families often focus on how to respond when their child elopes, but the most important and effective steps to take are to prevent a child from eloping in the first place.
10 ways to keep a healthy cholesterol balance
Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don’t have a family history of high cholesterol and aren’t overweight probably aren’t at risk for cholesterol problems. But you should still take steps to ensure a healthy cholesterol balance.
