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Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Latest News & Tips for Families from the AAP September 2024 | Issue 249 [Parents watching TV with children.]( [School Attendance: When Absences Add Up & How They Can Affect Kids]( Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like a problem. But school absences add up quickly. In fact, did you know that missing two days a month—excused or unexcused—can add up to a child being considered chronically absent? The good news is that showing up at school has powerful, positive effects on children. [Learn more here]( and find tips that can help get your child to school on time, every day. Also see: - [5 Ways to Help Your Child Have a Healthy, Happy School Year]( - [When to Keep Your Child Home Sick from School]( - [What to Do When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to School]( - [Managing School Anxiety]( - [Separation Anxiety: Helpful Tips to Try]( [co-viewing-family-game-night_2737673.gif]( [Hurricanes & Floods: Caring for Your Family]( Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helene. Dr. David Schonfeld and Dr. Scott Needle, pediatricians and experts of the effects of disasters on children, share steps to help you protect and support your family during and after the devastating storm. [Go to article.]( [Healthy Children Podcast]( As we wrap up the second season of the Healthy Children Podcast, we invite you to listen to some of our [recent episodes]( - [Building Resilience in Children & Teens]( - [How to Talk With Teens About Drugs & Alcohol]( - [Poop: What's Normal & When to Worry]( - [Helping Kids Navigate Social Media]( - [Sleep: Teaching Good Habits Early]( - [Helmets: When & Why to Wear Them]( - [Ask the Pediatrician: Top Questions From Listeners]( [Placeholder]( More on [HealthyChildren.org]( [Your Premature Baby's Nutrition Needs: What to Know About Breast Milk, Fortifiers & Preterm Formulas]( [Antiobiotics in Food: Should Parents Be Concerned?]( [Fifth Disease: What Parents Need to Know]( [Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Free Immunizations When Cost is a Barrier]( [When Can Kids Get the Updated COVID Vaccine?]( [Are Trampolines Safe for Kids?]( Thank You to Our Sponsors: [211125_SANOFI_LOGO_RGB_200_2137356.png]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [Regeneron logo]( [melissa2_2006054.jpg]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2024 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park Blvd. | Itasca, IL 60143, USA [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143