Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
In Utah, kindergarteners and 7th graders have to be up to date on their immunizations before they can start school. If your child is not up to date, schedule an appointment now to beat the rush in August. Because of high demand, it is often hard to fit in last minute appointments. To attend kindergarten, … Continue reading “Beat the Rush for Kindergartener and 7th Grader Immunizations”
Article at a Glance If your child has diarrhea, a fever, a rash, pink eye, or the stomach flu, you should keep him or her home. The first question you should ask yourself is if your child’s symptoms will prevent your child from participating in school activities. If your child is just experiencing mild cold … Continue reading “Too Sick For School?”
Article at a Glance American Academy of Pediatrics says that recess has many cognitive, emotional, physical, and social benefits. Schools should not withhold recess for academic reasons or as a punishment. Recess should not substitute P.E. classes. It turns out that “all work and no play does make Jack a dull boy.” Schools trying to … Continue reading “AAP Urges Schools to Keep Recess”
Article at a Glance Preschool, interactive reading, and fish oil can help boost your child’s IQ. This new report gives a comprehensive look at related studies on boosting intelligence. You can help your children by increasing fatty acids in their diet, actively engaging your children while reading, and enrolling them in a high-quality preschool program. … Continue reading “Three Ways to Boost Your Child’s IQ”
Article at a Glance Around 46% of children with autism reported being bullied within the previous year. Some of the characteristics of autism can make these children easy targets. By increasing understanding and empathy in our children we can help protect those with special needs. Anti-bullying programs have been credited with a recent decrease in … Continue reading “Autistic Children Five Times More Likely To Be Bullied”