Preschool age is typically between 3 and 5 — but readiness may matter more
Asking questions, creating routines and setting schedules can help get students back on track
Most kids are eligible to start kindergarten when they’re 5 — but age isn’t the only factor to consider
All states require DTaP, MMR, polio and chickenpox vaccines — healthcare providers recommend others, too
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School can be stressful, even anxiety-provoking — get to the root of the concern and enlist help when needed
Encourage your child to ignore the bully, seek help from an authority figure and stay with a trusted group of friends
You can help strengthen your child’s immune system by focusing on hand washing and staying up-to-date on their vaccines
Vomiting and fevers are a hard no — other symptoms are a judgment call
Get to know the resources they have on and off campus, including their friends
College is a time of big transitions, intense stress and major lifestyle changes
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