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Back to school means back to germs 06/17/10 Judy A. Harrison
Heading back to class means seeing friends, up close and personal. And that means sharing germs.
More than 160,000 children nationwide miss school every day out of fear of being bullied, according to the National Education Association. CAES News
Stop bullying before it escalates 06/17/10 Brad Haire
Everyone gets bullied at some point in life, and it will most likely happen at school. If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it.
For children, physical activity means spending time at the local playground. CAES News
Playground safety 06/17/10 Andrea Gonzalez
Boo boos are inevitable, but properly maintained playgrounds and a watchful eye can protect children from careless injuries. A University of Georgia child development specialist says playtime is worth the risks.
Lines of school buses idling outside schools creates harmful air pollution and wastes fuel. To protect students' lung, and save engine parts, bus, and parents' vehicles, should not idle while waiting for students to exit school buildings, University of Georgia experts say. CAES News
Idling buses pollute air 06/17/10 J. Faith Peppers
Idling buses, and parents' vehicles, create air pollution that drifts into schools and students' lungs. Turning engines off saves fuel, engine parts and helps environment.
Kids hand with cell phone texting. CAES News
Cell phone use 06/17/10 Sharon Dowdy
Even though cell phones have become a part of everyday life, parents should set boundaries for their use both at school and at home, says a University of Georgia Cooperative Extension expert.
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Head lice 06/17/10 Sharon Dowdy
Head lice make children scratch their heads. Getting rid of them can make parents want to pull their hair out.
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Lice-free school 06/17/10 Sharon Dowdy
Head lice affect more than 12 million people a year. Most are children, parents or school staff. To help cut down on their numbers, University of Georgia entomologists are working to educate school systems on the best way to control the head-scratching pests.
Two teenage girls hugging. CAES News
Body Image 06/17/10 Constance C. Crawley
Children and teens are always looking for role models. Fashion magazines, athletes, movie stars, popular kids at school and even you are influencing the standards they set for their appearance and behavior.
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School shopping 06/17/10 April Reese Sorrow, Sharon Dowdy
Without a tax-free holiday for school shopping in 2010, it is more important than ever for parents to shop smart this year.