Choosing a Backpack for a Healthy Back

Take a look into your child’s backpack. After lunch, school supplies, notebooks, and textbooks, that bag can get pretty heavy! In fact, it often exceeds the recommendation of the American Academy of Orthopedic surgeons, who say that a backpack should weigh less...

Helping Your Child Cope with Shots

“Am I getting a shot?” Many parents have heard this anxious question from their children, especially as they prepare to go back to school. The fact is, before going back to school, your child may be receiving vaccinations. Many schools require it, and...

Going Back to School? Check Off Your Child’s Doctor’s Visit

As the start of the school year approaches, schedule a back-to-school visit with your family doctor or pediatrician. This is an important bullet on your back-to-school to-do list, especially because many schools require physicals and other tests. Schedule Early...