Returning to school

It's that time again.  Make sure that your child has had a physical this year to make sure that they are healthy.  Talk to your children about the new year.  Find out if they are emotionally ready. Encourage them to maximize their strengths and work on their weaknesses.  Find what they really feel in their heart.  This means a lot of listening.  If any troubles start, move quickly. Don't wait until they are floundering.  Keep the lines of communication open with your child and with their teachers but most of all. Love them. Believe in them even when no one else seems to.  Remember I am here as your child's pediatrician to help guide you through their growth and development.