About Parenting School Age Children: Schools' Lice Policies, School Anxiety, and More

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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children In this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, as many parents gear up for the start of a new school year, we report on the new AAP recommendation that schools consider sending kids to school even if they have head lice. Also, a new study that shows the benefits of showering your kids with lots of love; the best way to put school anxiety in perspective; and a kids' fever and pain medicine giveaway. Kids Shouldn't Miss School Because of Lice, Says the AAP As we head into a new school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a new guideline to treat head lice. Among the new recommendations is the assertion that many schools' current policy of not allowing kids to come to school if they have any signs of lice infestation should be reversed... Read more Children Who are Lavished with Affection Fare Better in Life According to a new study by researchers at Duke University, children who experience high levels of maternal affection are much less likely to experience anxiety, hostility, and distress as adults... Read more The Long View on School Anxiety My son has a problem with transitions. He's always been this way, and he'll probably always be like this to some extent. I've come to accept it as part of who he is... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Free Kids' Fever and Pain Reducer Between August 2 and August 8, Triaminic will be giving away up to 250,000 bottles of Triaminic Fever Reducer Pain Reliever for children... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Care School Independent School School Building Girl School Parenting Toddler Featured Articles Calming First Day Kindergarten Anxiety Back to School Shopping Survival Guide Helping Your Child Make Friends Brain-Boosting Breakfasts Math Games Online Giving Kids Chores That are Right for Their Age   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Back to School Guide Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety Fun Beach Games for Kids Choosing the Best New Movies for Kids Summer Safety Checklist Advertisement