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August 16, 2018 In School

7 Tips to Calm Back to School Jitters

Be it kindergarten, middle school or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. I have seen it in my own kids and in kids I see in my office. They have a certain edginess in the last weeks of summer induced by a mix of excitement and nerves. READ MORE

May 3, 2018 In School

Getting to School “Old-Style”: 4 Ideas to Get Started Walking or Biking

The benefits of being active are well-known. Increased physical activity is associated with healthier, leaner bodies and improved brain function, academic performance, and mental health. READ MORE

January 25, 2018 In Healthy Eating, School

Healthy Lunches? My Approach

I wonder how many lunches my 3 kids have eaten at school over the years? By my calculation, well over 5,000. That’s a lot of lunches! And since lunch counts for approximately 20% of their daily calories, it should be healthy and satisfying. READ MORE

A Blog from Your Kaiser Permanente Pediatricians in Northern California

7 Tips to Calm Back to School Jitters

Getting to School “Old-Style”: 4 Ideas to Get Started Walking or Biking

Healthy Lunches? My Approach

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