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Back to School Tips
From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Learning and Homework Tips
- Children learn better when they are not distracted by hunger. Encourage your child to eat a nutritious breakfast.
- Provide a positive homework atmosphere for your child that is free of clutter and distractions, including television.
- Show your child you are interested in her work. Re-explain assignments if necessary, and check to see that homework is completed.
- Having trouble fitting homework into your child's schedule? You may need to cut back on his activities or see that after-school care includes supervised homework time.
- If your child is struggling with a particular subject, and you aren't able to help her yourself, a tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your child's teacher first.
School Bus Safety
- Review the basic bus safety rules with your youngster:
1. Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it from the curb.
2. Do not move around on the bus.
3. Check to see that no other traffic is coming before crossing.
- Tell your child not to bend down in front of the bus to tie shoes, pick up objects, etc., as the driver may not see him before starting to move.
College-bound Children
- Talk to your pediatrician about your child receiving the meningitis vaccine.
- Talk to your child about drinking. Don't lose sight of the fact that alcohol's negative effects can be devastating. If your adolescent has become a problem drinker, he may need professional help.