Being The “New Kid” at School

Being the “new kid” at school can sound frightening for both the child and parent [...]

Flu Dangers to Healthy Children

Each year, healthy kids die from flu-related complications. Many of these deaths are preventable by [...]

Unruly, Unpredictable Kids & Child Temperament

Some kids are easygoing, adaptable, and generally have predictable reactions to everyday situations. For others, [...]

What Causes Shyness in Children

Shyness is one of the most common traits in young children. The world is scary [...]

Making Friends in Early Childhood

Before your children start going to daycare or preschool, as parents you can generally control [...]

115 People Die Every Day from Opioid Abuse

The abuse, misuse, and dependency of opioids continue to represent a significant problem in the [...]

Growing Up Transgender

At birth, we are all assigned a gender according to what appears on the outside, [...]

New Requirements for Student Health Examinations

Dear Parents/Guardians, As of July 1, 2018, New York State law requires a health examination [...]

School Bus Etiquette

Most schools provide transportation for children depending on where the family resides. But often, parents [...]