BMI Screening: Find out if Your Child Is Overweight

As early as age 2, a Body Mass Index (BMI) screening can alert you to possible weight problems ahead for your child.

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The Changing Face of School Vending Machines

Famous for junk foods and soda, school vending machines are starting to offer healthier options. Find out what's behind the trend.

• Keep Those School Lunches Cool

• Are School Lunches Getting Healthier?

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Making Sense of Sunscreen

Learn more about UV rays and how to choose a good sunscreen and use it properly.

• Preventing Pesticide Poisoning

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Evaluating a Child for Learning Disabilities

Do you suspect your child has a learning disability? An evaluation can help your child get the support needed to succeed in school and beyond.

• Easing the Backpack Burden

• 4 Steps to Help Make Schools Healthier

• Helping Kids Beat the End-of-Summer, Back-to-School Blues

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Sensitive Ways to Deal With Your Child's Weight Problem

Here's how you can be supportive and help an overweight child make healthy changes.

• Talking to Your Child About Adoption

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How Laws Help Kids With Diabetes in School

Your child with diabetes is entitled to the same educational experiences as other children. Learn more about his or her legal rights.

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