Back to school time is busy enough without having to deal will illness as well. In addition to the reading, writing and ‘rithmetic can come a range of health issues that can sicken your child enough to keep them from attending school. These health concerns can also spread to the rest of the family.
In this guide, 2 teachers tell you what to watch out for when your child heads back to school. They will also discuss the sensitive issue of vaccinations, the facts versus the myths. Discover 14 of the most common conditions kids can pick up from school, and what to do about them. Learn how to tell if it is a cold, or something more. Discover the dangers of dehydration, and how to deal with it.
Physical health is of course important, but there is also mental health as well. Can you tell if your child is stressed? Has ADHD? And what about the all-important issue of bullying in schools? Discover the facts to support your child so they won’t miss out on any school because they’re avoid it due to issues they’ve been struggling with.
If your child and germs seem to be best friends, or they are ‘feeling sick’ more often, so they don’t have to school, discover ways to keep them safe and well this school year, and see what a difference it can make to them, and your entire family.
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Word Count 18,398 words
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT’S IN THIS GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1-PREVENTING ILLNESS
CHAPTER 2-TO VACCINATE, OR NOT TO VACCINATE, THAT IS THE QUESTION
CHAPTER 3-COMMON SENSE CARE FOR YOUR KIDS
CHAPTER 4-WATCHING OUT FOR COMMON SCHOOL-RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS
CHAPTER 5: IS IT A COLD, OR SOMETHING MORE?
CHAPTER 6: COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CHILDHOOD ILLNESS
CHAPTER 7: DEALING WITH DEHYDRATION
CHAPTER 8: HOW TO CATCH UP WITH HOMEWORK AFTER BEING OFF SICK FROM SCHOOL
CHAPTER 9: HOW TO TELL IF YOUR CHILD IS STRESSED
CHAPTER 10: COULD IT BE ADHD?
CHAPTER 11: WHAT TO DO ABOUT BULLYING
CHAPTER 12: OTHER IMPORTANT SCHOOL-RELATED HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
CONCLUSION
RESOURCES
APPENDIX: 10 IDEAS FOR A HEALTHY LUNCHBOX
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Cindy L. Arthur has been an elementary and middle school teacher for more than 20 years and is the mother of 4. Carolyn Stone is the author of more than 100 health-related guides and is also a busy parent of 3, plus many foster children.
