Ask the Pediatrician: 10 tips to keep children healthy and happy in school

Elizabeth Hawse, MD, FAAP | American Academy of Pediatrics (TNS)
As the school year begins, every family wants their children to be healthy, active and ready to learn.
To prepare children and teens to be at their best – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally – the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends regular visits with the pediatrician, as well as immunizations that help keep all family members healthy.
As school attendance plays a huge role in the development of childr