Back to school tips

Heading back to school requires a lot more preparation than just buying supplies. Let the experts at Children's Wisconsin guide you!

Back-to-school blog posts

• Get your kids back into shape for school
  Another school year is upon us, and in addition to making sure your young scholars have all the pens, pencils and paper they need, it's also part of your homework to help them get straight A's in health.
• Get your teenagers back on a regular sleep schedule
  As the start of a new school year approaches, many parents wonder how their teens will be able to wake up in time to catch the bus.
• Help your children avoid headaches at school
  Starting the year off right can help minimize a child's stress levels throughout the year, which could lead to fewer headaches for your child.
• Keep your children safe on their walk to school
  Did you know pedestrian injuries are the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 5 to 14? Make sure your children follow these safety guidelines when walking to school.

Other resources

Children's also offers a variety of clinical resources for parents and students as they head back to school, including:

• Sports medicine
  The area's only sports medicine program just for kids and teens.
• Immunizations
  Make sure your child’s shots are up to date.
• Sleep disorder treatment
  If your child is having difficulty sleeping, consult one of our sleep specialists.
• Safe driving programs
  We're keeping teen drivers safe with our Crossroads program.
• Anxiety management
  Learn more about anxiety disorders and how we can help.