School nurses play an important role in schools. The responsibilities of school nurses have grown over the past century. Although the focus of keeping students healthy and in school is the same, the health needs and complexity of many students have changed. Today’s...
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Young athletes specializing in one sport may hope it’s a ticket to an athletic scholarship in college, but a new analysis suggests the practice might also doom them to...
Moving to a new neighborhood or starting at a new school can be a difficult transition for any child. For the nearly 2 million children of service members, it is important to ensure that parents maintain healthy connections with their children and reinforce...
American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, ‘The Power of Play,’ recommends play for children to buffer toxic stress, build parental relationships and improve executive functioning. The most powerful way children learn isn’t only in classrooms or...
For many, back-to-school means a new backpack, folders, books, and clothes. But it’s also a time to make sure your child has what he or she needs most to be successful – good health. Immunizations have helped children stay healthy for more than 50 years. They...