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Where do your kids go after school?

	They go home to be with me.
	They go home and are by themselves.
	They go to an after school program.
	They go to a relative's house.
	They go to a friend's house.
	Each day is different.

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Swine Flu and School
Health officials have changed their initial recommendations of how parents and schools should respond to the H1N1 virus. Here's what you should know.
Flu Prevention Tips
A few commonsense practices can help keep your child (and others) healthy.
Feeling Sick? When To Stay Home
With all the stomachaches and sniffles that come along with childhood, it can be hard to know when to keep a sick child home from school.

Does My Child Need Antibiotics?
Taking antibiotics for the wrong reasons can have a negative effect long-term. Find out when antibiotics will help your child get well and when they won't.
"Get Smart About Antibiotics" Quiz
Test your knowledge with this quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Get Your Kids To Exercise
Regular activity helps children do better in school. Use these creative ideas to add some physical movement to their day.
Offer Suggestions for Children Who Don’t Like Recess
For many kids, recess or P.E. is their “favorite subject.” But some kids dread this time of the day. It’s when they get teased, left out or picked on.
Make Physical Fitness Part of Your Child’s Healthy Lifestyle
School “works out” your child’s mind, but what about her body?

5 Sack Lunches Kids Love
Distract finicky eaters by putting together a meal that’s so much fun to eat, they won’t be thinking about whether it’s on their short list of “likes.”
Breakfast Most Important Meal for Schoolchildren
Don't let rushed morning schedules keep kids from starting the day with something nutritious.
Sleep, Nutritious Food Are Essential for Teens in May
A big test tomorrow. A prom on the weekend. A major project due Tuesday. That’s a typical schedule for an overloaded teen during the frantic month of May.