August 31, 2006 RSS feed / Schools

Doctor tells students how to safely wear heavy backpacks

While it seems that every child carries a backpack during the school year, most parents and children are unaware of the potential injury that too-heavy packs can cause. More...

Effective communication with counselors at school can make life a lot easier for students

A new school year can bring a host of challenges, but recent research shows that a school counselor's involvement in a student's life can make a difference. More...

Ways to prepare children for kindergarten

One of the best ways to prepare children for anything-going to kindergarten, going to the supermarket or anywhere else-is to help them understand what to expect. More...