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Do Kids Need Back to School Eye Exams?
Do kids really need back-to-school eye exams? Our expert explains why they’re a good idea.
7 Tips for a Lighter, Safer School Backpack
Children should not carry more than 10% to 15% of their body weight in their backpacks. Any more than that could cause back problems and strain around the neck and shoulders. Carrying heavy backpacks can also result in apophysitis. Here are 7 tips to keep their pack light.
Adjusting to At-Home Learning: Practical Tips for Parents and Kids
With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing many schools to opt for online learning this fall, many parents are left wondering — how is this all going to work? Take these steps to set yourself and your child up for success in the world of virtual learning.
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Kids Going Back to School? Here’s How to Get Them Mentally Prepared
Whether your child is returning to school this fall in-person, online or a combination of the two, back-to-school season will look a lot different in the time of COVID-19. Here’s what you can do to set your student up for success.
Is Your Child Ready to Start Kindergarten?
Kindergarten enrollment age is rising, but benefits of academic red-shirting are debatable. Concerns about sports, developmental skills and social maturity factor in, but parents should consider carefully before deciding to delay registration to age 6.
How to Treat 10 Common Playground Injuries
Whether it happens on the rock wall or the swing, find out what Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatricians recommend when your child gets hurt on the playground.
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy When They Go to Daycare
Do kids in daycare get sick more often than other kids? Our expert weighs in.
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Here’s How to Tell
School-aged children (5 to 12 years old) need 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, but many children get only 7 to 8 hours per night — sometimes even less.
Back to School Means Back to Bedtime
Mention the word “bedtime” in the summer and you’re sure to get groans from kids of any age. That’s especially true of teenagers who have spent the summer staying out late and sleeping until noon. But when it’s time to go back to school, getting back into healthy sleep patterns is a necessity for having … Read More
