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Keeping Your Child Safe and Healthy In this section, find checklists and tips on keeping your child safe and healthy during the school year. These links cover asthma, sports injuries, school violence, and school bus safety, among other issues and offer advice on managing ongoing conditions and preventing new illnesses and injuries.

            

KidSource Online
http://www.kidsource.com
Created and maintained by a group of parents dedicated to providing timely education and healthcare information for parents of children of all ages, KidSource is an excellent resource. The site contains numerous articles by education and health professionals, activities, back to school advice, and safety tips.

Stay Alert…Stay Safe (SASS)
http://www.sass.ca/back.htm
The SASS mission is to make both children and adults aware of personal safety and the things one can do to protect themselves from potential harm. The site provides several tips for a safe and healthy school year.

Back to School Safety Checklists
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/btsimage.html
The US Consumer Product Commission's list of safety checks you and your child should watch for at school.

Back to School - Not so Basics
http://news-info.wustl.edu/timely/Fall99
Learn about some not so basic school elements, including how to prevent sports injuries, how parents are dealing with school violence.

Back to School with Asthma
http://asthma.about.com/health/asthma/msub19.htm
Learn more about one of the main causes of school absence through this informational site. Find tips on how to deal with asthma and physical activity, emergencies, and obtain general knowledge about the disease.

 
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