PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Back-to-school: Head back to class healthy and happy

Free well-child exams and immunizations Children without health insurance are eligible for free well-child exams and vaccinations at schools located around the city of Houston. For details, view the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile schedule (pdf) and the Texas Children's SuperKids Pediatric Mobile Clinic schedule (pdf).

It's time for your kids to head back to class. But, other than school supplies and new clothes, you might wonder what you can do to help your child or teenager mentally and physically get ready to go back to class.

Texas Children's Hospital's specialists are here to help by offering tips on important topics for children of all ages – from health and immunizations to nutrition and emotions to self-esteem and safety – all designed to help your family start the school year off happy and healthy.

Health and immunizations

• Recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule (pdf)

• Get a healthy start to the school year

• Top reasons why it's wise to immunize

• Tips for a good night's sleep

Nutrition         return to top

• Healthy breakfast fuels kids' minds and bodies

• 20 fast – and healthy – snack ideas

• Can fast food be healthy food?

Emotions and self-esteem          return to top

• ABCs of building self-confidence in children

• For parents: Take the stress out of heading back to school

Safety          return to top

• On their own: Tips for leaving older children home alone

• Protecting your children from traffic (pdf)

Resources         return to top

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention immunization info

• Texas Children's Immunization Project

• Texas Children's Pediatric Associates Health Library

• Texas Children's SuperKids Mobile Pediatric Clinic

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