Archive | August 2012
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Protecting Your Kids - Wherever They Go
By Julie Bradshaw, LCSW Director of Center for Safe & Healthy Families One of the hardest things I did as a parent was tell my son yes when he asked to stay overnight with friends. I hated sleepovers. I didn’t know how I was supposed to keep him safe when I wasn’t there. My mind [...]
Battling Back to School Butterflies
Whether their summer was jam-packed with activities or filled with complaints about being bored with nothing to do, kids often have a tough time making the back-to-school transition. As with any new or potentially unsettling situation — like starting school for the first time or entering a new grade or new school — allow kids [...]
Make it a Nutritious Back to School
by Amelia McBride, MS, RD, CSP, CD Outpatient Dietician The end of summer is approaching which means it is time to go back to school! In the midst of homework and sports practice, it may be easy to forget about the key elements to a balanced diet. Don’t Skimp on Breakfast: Breakfast is often skipped [...]
New School Year Resolutions: Have Your Kids Walk to School
by Shannon England-Rice Child Advocacy Specialist With summer quickly winding down, back to school is becoming more of the focus around our home. This means back to school shopping, confirming school schedules, and getting back to a bed time routine. Like many homes, back to school also means organizing the car pool. Our family, however, [...]
