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Back-to-school tips for a smooth transition

Back-to-school tips for a smooth transition

Ease worries by talking with your child and preparing your morning routine early
Parenting Services 5 min read
College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

College students: Find your dorm, then find a clinic

In the excitement of being on campus, don’t neglect health care needs
Simon Floss 5 min read
Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Follow these backpack tips to help protect your child’s back

Dr. Jared Daniel — a dad of teens — wants to prevent lower back pain in kids
Jane Thaden Lawson 9 min read
Sports physical can help parents spot health issues

Sports physical can help parents spot health issues

Student athletes, activity participants and parents learn from annual checkup
Mick Garry 6 min read
Back to school problem: What to know about lice

Back to school problem: What to know about lice

Don’t bug out. Head lice do not carry disease and are not a sign of poor hygiene
Jennifer Haggar, MD 5 min read
Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Neuropsychologist plays vital role in concussion recovery

Dr. Josefine Combs helps athletes and other patients after head injury
Mick Garry 9 min read
Well child visits important for children of all ages

Well child visits important for children of all ages

“Not only is a well child exam more comprehensive, it’s often paid for by insurance"
SHN Staff 12 min read
Girls and puberty: It’s about more than their first period

Girls and puberty: It’s about more than their first period

In fact, talk before her first period and keep talking through life changes
Courtney Collen 12 min read
Talking to your son about puberty? Here’s how

Talking to your son about puberty? Here’s how

Practice saying "that's normal" while discussing physical and emotional changes
Courtney Collen 10 min read
Why your child needs plenty of z’s

Why your child needs plenty of z’s

Learn how getting enough sleep affects your school-age child
Parenting Services 4 min read