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Starting college can be a fun and exciting time! But Meeting new people can be kind of hard sometimes, especially if you aren’t a very talkative person. But luckily there are ways to get over being nerves when it comes to talking to and meeting new people. Click on one of the links for more information. 

Anxiety can be a problem for some college and university freshmen, but there are a number of ways they can cope with new experiences and challenges, an expert suggests.

New College Students Urged to Confront Their Social Anxiety

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There are tons of germs that live in schools. But there are certain places that germs thrive. Click on the link to find out where tons of germs are lurking at your child’s school, so your kids can do there best to try to avoid them or wash their hands after coming in contact with them.

Are your kids ready for school? Don’t forget to pack the antibacterial wipes. "Kids and germs are practically synonymous," says Dr. Aaron Glatt, spokesperson for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. "Fortunately, kids are also pretty resilient. Those with healthy immune systems don’t usually have much to worry about as long as they use common sense." However, it never hurts to take precautionary measures to safeguard children from communicable germs and diseases. The first step is to know where bacteria is lurking in the classroom, and it’s not always where you think.

Beware of Back to School Germs – AOL Health

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With your kids back to school every parent wants to make sure they have a fun time, learn a lot, stay safe, and are in good hands. But it may be kind of hard to keep them safe and feel like they are in good hands when only 45% of schools have a school nurse. And even if your child’s school has a nurse he or she is probably not a real nurse. So what would you do if you child has a medical condition and needed special attention? Would the nurse be able to do anything? Click on the link to get more on school nurses and how to work with them information.

Whether your child visits the school nurse on occasion to treat a scrape or a stomachache or needs more regular care to manage chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes or allergies, you should take note of the school’s health care capabilities and staff qualifications, according to Sandi Delack, the president of the National Association of School Nurses and a middle school nurse in Rhode Island.

Is There a Nurse on Duty or Is Your Child’s School Out to Lunch? – AOL Health

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Kids love petting zoos. Especially little kids who are a lot more vulnerable to sicknesses than a teen or adult. “Good Morning America” did a little research to find out what type of bacteria live in petting zoos and how to prevent your kids from getting sick.  

These hazy days of summer bring with them hot afternoons at the local fair.
For many kids, that means a trip to the petting zoo.
But how safe is it to get touchy-feely with the animals?
"Good Morning America" did an investigation to find out what germs children are exposed to at petting zoos, and how to avoid bringing them home and getting sick.

Are Petting Zoos Dangerous for Kids? – AOL Health

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Even though making your children lift weights may sound kind of weird, it could really help them both now and in the future. The strength training for kids is not only limited to lifting weights, they can also do other things like push ups, pull up, etc. Click on one of the links to get more information. 

Strength training and conditioning may seem to be the realm of ripped bodybuilders, but a national sports group has just recommended that kids get in on the action, too. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) has just published new guidelines for strength training and conditioning for children, noting that fears over safety shouldn’t prevent parents from getting kids involved in an activity that can build bones, boost cardiovascular health, and lead to lifelong healthy exercise behaviors.

Strength Training for Kids: New Guidelines

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