Learning "Check-Up” Checklist
The New York Jets’ newest star Tim Tebow is known for a few things – most notably his propensity for kneeling on the field in prayer, aka “Tebowing.” What most football fans don’t know…
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Back-to-School Health Tips
Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues, from identifying children who may be at risk for heart problems, to…
Continue readingMcGraw-Hill Offers Personal Digital Tutor to Transform Study Habits of Students
Beginning this semester, McGraw-Hill Higher Education will make its industry-leading personal digital tutor – McGraw-Hill LearnSmart – available for students to purchase directly. Traditionally, McGraw-Hill has marketed LearnSmart, which is…
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Immunizations? Check. Hearing and vision tests? Check. After-school activities? Check. Diagnosis of a first-grader’s learning disability? Not on most parents’ back-to-school lists. The reality is the first six weeks of the school year are the…
Continue readingAfter-School Snack Ideas
The kids are back to school, and preparing healthy snacks for after school is essential to their well-being. School lunch can be as early as 10 a.m. or as late as 1 p.m. Depending on your child’s lunch time,…
Continue readingAllergy-Conscious Mom Launches AllerMates -For Kids With Allergies
Parents of children with asthma can now breathe easier knowing their children are better protected with “Puffer,” the latest bright, fun, kid-friendly wristband in the AllerMates® collection of allergy and health alert…
Continue readingBack to School Cyberbullying Infographic
uKnowKids, a leading child safety company announced today the release of “Back to School Cyberbullying Statistics” the first of a series of infographics that addresses the rising number of cyberbullying cases…
Continue readingEnter to Win a Free Healthy Vending Machine for Your Favorite Location
Fresh Healthy Vending and Healthy Child Healthy World have teamed up to give away a free healthy vending machine placement. The winning entry will choose their favorite location to have…
Continue readingPool Side Musts for Summer
Summer sun is practically synonymous with water fun. But as much as we love pools, they can be dangerous for little ones. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional…
Continue readingLet Your Child’s Imagination Soar with a Kite
Making and flying a kite with your child is a great way to spend time together and teaches useful skills, even some basics of aerodynamics. Best of all, it’s fun!…
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