Pediatrics Essential Back-to-School Health Tips By Pediatrics, August 13, 2016 Most families have a lot on their mind during the busy back-to-school season — adopting new schedules, meeting new teachers, and stocking up on classroom supplies, to name a few. Our family health experts offer a few tips to make the transition back to school as healthy as possible. Brush up on a few lunch-packing tips, backpack best practices, and a few pointers on those pre-school year visits to the doctor. Healthy After-School Snacks for Kids on the Go Learn about building healthy eating habits for children by encouraging them to eat healthy after-school snacks, designed for athletes and kids on the go. Read More Back-to-School Eye Care Back to school means a lot of things including eye care checkups. Learn the warning signs of pink eye and find some tips for prevention. Read More 5 Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches It's becoming more common for school-age children to take packed lunches to school. Learn how to make healthy choices for your children's packed lunches. Read More 7 Backpack Safety Tips Follow the seven backpack safety tips below to help your children wear their backpacks safely and correctly, and avoid over packing this school year. Read More The Importance of Sports Physicals Learn more about sports physicals, and why they're important for kids of all school levels. Read More Germs in the Classroom Check out this infographic to learn where germs lurk the most at school and discover ways to stay healthy and germ-free this school year. Read More
