Back to School
Hometown Health Blog
Back-to-school essentials: Parent's guide for a healthy start to the school year
Is your child ready for the new school year? Before packing your child's backpack with new school supplies, prepare them for a successful school year with these back-to-school basics.
Schedule your child's back-to-school physical
Most children need regular visits with their healthcare team from ages 3 to 21. Learn why it's a good idea to schedule a back-to-school physical now to ensure your child's physical and mental health.
Back to school: Building routines, overcoming anxiety in kids
Summertime can mean fun adventures and late nights for kids. When it's time to go back to school, early mornings and structured routines can be a difficult adjustment unless you prepare in advance.
Back to school: Tips to help students adjust
Returning to school can be exciting for some students but cause worry or anxiety for others. Get tips for helping your student adjust to new routines, friends and school expectations.
Tips for preventing 'summer slide'
Over summer break, kids can lose new skills learned during the school year. As a parent or caregiver, try these fun, creative tips to help kids retain learning.
Helping your children prepare for a COVID-19 test
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for families — especially if your child is upset about having a COVID-19 test. The good news is that there are things you can do to help your child prepare.
Clean up your hand-washing skills
Help your kids clean up their hand-washing skills before school starts. Here are some tips and a coloring sheet to get them motivated.
Play! It's good for your family's health
With summer in full swing and seemingly unlimited opportunities for kids to play, it’s a good time to remember that play isn’t just fun — it’s the foundation for healthy growth.
4 tips for temper tantrums
We’ve all been there. Your toddler is having a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store aisle. What do you do now? These 4 tips may offer some techniques you haven’t tried yet.
8 tips to develop children's curiosity
Curious children are more likely to learn and retain information, and stay involved and do better in school. Get 8 tips to nurture and develop children's curiosity, and have fun exploring with your family.
10 ways to manage COVID-19 symptoms at home
With stay-at-home orders, now is the time to focus on minimizing exposures and spread of COVID-19. One way to accomplish this is by managing any new viral symptoms at home. What does that mean?
COVID-19 and spiritual life: Controlling anxiousness in your family
Has the stress level risen in your home? Here are 3 spiritual health tips you can try to lower anxiety levels in your family.