KidsHealth

1Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
Find out what the experts have to say.

2School and Asthma
An estimated 9 million kids under age 18 have asthma and 14 million days of school are missed each year because of the condition. But well-managed asthma is far less likely to result in a sick day.

3Handling Diabetes When You're Sick
Being sick can increase or decrease your blood sugar level if you have diabetes. Find out more about dealing with sick days in this article for kids.

4The Flu: Should You Go to School?
Stay home or go to school? That's what you are probably wondering if you have the flu. Find out more.

5Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays
Every student finds it hard to stay on top of schoolwork sometimes. So what happens when you have to miss a lot of school? This article for teens offers tips and advice.

6Back to School
Dread it or love it, you gotta go to school. Looking for ways to make the first day a little less painful? Here are some tips.

7When Cancer Keeps You Home
Sometimes kids who have cancer need to stay home instead of going to school and doing their normal stuff. Find out why and what kids can do in the meantime.

8Cancer: Readjusting to Home and School
If you've just finished a long hospital stay, you may have questions about reconnecting with friends and family. Get answers in this article for teens.

9Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
Shanon Steiger Gaskill was diagnosed with cancer as a teen. Today, she's a mother of three and a registered nurse. Here, she shares her courageous story in an effort to help others who are struggling with a serious illness.

10Then and Now: Shanon's Cancer Story
Shanon had cancer when she was in the 8th grade. Today, she's healthy and has kids of her own. Find out more in this article for teens.