There are only a couple weeks left before all the local school districts are back in session, so getting kids back on their sleep cycle starts NOW! [...]
Labor Day is approaching and for college students, that means it's back to school time. This week's LiveSmart article in the Times Union shares a check-list of important items for students to pack before they head off to campus.
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Whether your child is learning in-person, remotely, or even a combination of the two, New York state law requires all students entering school grades kindergarten through 12 to be vaccinated against a variety of illnesses. [...]
With cold and flu season looming, it’s important to remember that washing your hands is still the gold standard against infectious diseases such as colds, the flu and even more serious diseases like COVID-19. But do you know the proper way to wash? [...]
There is no question school is going to look vastly different this fall than when kids headed home in March during the height of the COVID pandemic. What hasn't changed is the importance of them being up-to-date with their immunizations. [...]
The Creating Healthy Schools and Communities grant, administered through SPHP, helped fund a new sensory path at Sheridan Preparatory Academy: A Community School in Albany. The colorful path gives students a new space to refocus, stay fit, and get ready to learn! [...]
Summer's late nights and mornings sleeping in are coming to an end. Make sure your kids are getting the sleep they need before its time to head back to school! [...]
Whether your son or daughter is entering as a freshman, or returning as an upperclassman, there are a few things you can do as a parent to help ease the transition back to school this fall. [...]
Weighing the convenience of a quick visit to urgent care, versus a possibly longer wait time at the ED, can be a difficult choice. Here's a quick guide on which one to choose. [...]