Upstate KIDS Follow-Up

11/12/2019

If you are waiting for a thank you gift card or reimbursement check we have not forgotten about you! We are working on fulfilling these requests and will send out gift cards or checks as soon as possible.

10/30/2019

Tomorrow is Halloween! Make sure your kids celebrate safely with these tips and more at https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Halloween-Safety-Tips.aspx

10/28/2019

10/25/2019

Your family is settled into school and fall routines, but how are you feeling? Here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for juggling the demands of school schedules, medical appointments, birthday parties, and homework.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/Feeling-Overwhelmed-with-Parenting-Demands.aspx

10/23/2019

October 21st – 25th is National Health Education Week! The CDC has resources for ensuring your children’s schools are healthy. Learn how you can help the teachers promote physical activity, good nutrition and social & emotional health.

CDC’s Parents for Healthy Schools resources can help schools, school groups, and school wellness committees encourage parent engagement in school health.

10/21/2019

October 22nd is International Stuttering Awareness Day! Find more information about stuttering for parents, children, teachers and others here: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/

10/18/2019

How many leaves can you identify? Use the New York Leaf Identifier to see!

Identify plants and leaves you'll find around New York State using pictures from our chart, as well as descriptions and information about various plant life.

10/16/2019

Today is World Food Day! Learn more about how your food choices can make you and the planet healthier!
http://www.fao.org/3/ca4694en/ca4694en.pdf

10/14/2019

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. The Stop Bullying website has some general tips: https://www.stopbullying.gov/

You can also find specific tips about bullying on school buses from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/on-the-go/Pages/Bullying-on-the-Bus.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0XPw-OwESvGk-3U8FReiOZmnjBdouBSLXMYX1Wp7TNhpXENzxdv4OtzOg

10/11/2019

Need something to do with the family this weekend? Find one of the many fall and harvest festivals that are taking place throughout New York State at the link below.

New York State's official tourism site | Explore all the state of New York has to offer including fun things to do, year-round events and festivals, world-class hotels and award-winning restaurants.

10/07/2019

It’s National Child Health Day! Part of keeping kids healthy is letting their bodies rest when sick. With school in full swing, many parents wonder when to keep a child home sick.
In this interview with a pediatrician, the Academy of American Pediatrics Healthy Children radio program addresses specific questions. Do you send your child if he or she is vomiting at night but not in the morning? Should you have your child tested for strep throat if some children have been diagnosed with strep at school?

​Pediatrician Anita Chandra, MD, FAAP, joins the Healthy Children show on RadioMD to discuss the signs, symptoms and reasons why and when you should keep your kids home from school.