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Getting the Most From a Doctor's Visit for Parents

Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.
Parent–Teacher Conferences for Parents

Attending parent–teacher conferences is a great way to help your kids succeed at school. Here's what to do before, during, and after the meeting.
504 Plans: Information for Teachers for Parents

These plans enable students with special needs to get the accommodations required to access curricula at the same level as their classmates. This article is for educators.
Food Allergies: How to Cope for Teens

With food allergies, preventing a reaction means avoiding that food entirely. But sometimes allergens can be hidden in places you don't expect. Here are tips on living with a food allergy.
Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays for Teens

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.
Balancing Schoolwork and Hospital Stays for Parents

When your child has a serious or chronic illness, it's hard to think beyond the next treatment. But with some planning, you can help your child balance schoolwork with hospital stays.
School-Based Health Centers for Parents

School-based health centers provide a range of services to meet kids' and teens' health care needs. Centers usually are inside a school building or right next door.
Shellfish Allergy for Teens

Shellfish allergies can be serious - and shellfish can appear in some surprising foods and products. Read about shellfish allergy and what to do when a reaction is severe.
Shellfish Allergy for Parents

Shellfish allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out common symptoms of allergic reactions and how to respond.
Managing Home Health Care for Parents

When kids need intensive health care after they're discharged from the hospital, family and caregivers should learn about the devices, equipment, and support they'll need.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.