Return to School

Whether your kids are starting the school year virtually, in person or some combination of the two, there’s no doubt that back-to-school looks a lot different for most families this year.

Here’s some advice from the experts Beaumont Children’s to make the transition go more smoothly for your entire family:

We asked several Beaumont experts including pediatricians, nutritionists and child life specialists the top things parents need to pay attention to and how they might differ from previous years.

• don't delay annual checkups and vaccinations
• prioritize exercise and physical activity
• maintain good, balanced nutrition habits
• develop and stick to a routine
• monitor screen time
• focus on mental health and reducing stress

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Common COVID-19 symptoms found in children include:

• fever
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• neck pain
• rash
• bloodshot eyes
• feeling extra tired

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Each of the following groups share responsibility in the return to school:

• administrators
• teachers
• parents
• students

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Pack the perfect school lunch

Use this handy checklist to ensure your children are getting a healthy lunch, and one they’ll actually eat.

Nutrition for preschoolers

Preschool-aged children are still developing eating habits and need encouragement to eat healthy meals and snacks

Nutrition for school aged children

Helpful snack and mealtime information for your school-aged child.

8 tips for adjusting your child's sleep schedule

Back to school, means a return to school bedtimes.

When and why infants and children should receive vaccinations

There are important reasons physicians recommend vaccines at certain ages.