FamilyEducation BlogsSeptember 28, 2009
Monday's Health Tip: BMI screenings in school?Back in April, the Public Health Counsel in Massachusetts unanimously voted to begin BMI screenings for students to determine if students are overweight. The screenings were set to begin this fall. During the next two years, screenings will be phased in, with over 286,000 students expected to undergo evaluation by the end of the 2010-2011 school year. [more] April 23, 2009
A cautionary taleEven though Scott and I are thrilled to put yesterday's dental experience behind us, I know T. is even more thrilled. Getting dental work done has got to be on everyone's list of things you just don't want to do. But if you have to get dental work done, I think it pays to be a kid. The pediatric dentistry practice we take the kids to is amazing, and I know when Scott and I have to get dental work done we certainly aren't allowed to watch a Curious George film, or wear groovy fish sunglasses, and we certainly never get to pick a prize from the pirate chest treasure box. [more]
December 10, 2008
Questioning the flu vaccine for kidsJust as we enter another flu season, another voice has been raised on the question of vaccine safety. [more] |
