CHAPTERS
- Introduction
- Healthy School Environments
Healthy School Environments for Students
School Nutrition Environment & Services
Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
- Engaging Parents to Support Healthy School Environments
Ideas for Parents: School Nutrition Environment & Services
Ideas for Parents: Physical Education & Physical Activity in Schools
Ideas for Parents: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
- Take Action
Ideas for Parents: Managing Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
Video Transcript [PDF - 79 KB]
Video Summary
- Parents can play an integral role in managing chronic health conditions by becoming involved in the school’s efforts to promote disease prevention and wellness.
- Parents can advocate for a school nurse and for school health services that can assist all students with health concerns.
- By working with the school nurse and appropriate school officials, families can help with the development of individualized health care plans, assist with goal setting, and provide necessary medications.
GO FURTHER
Questions
What topics can parents learn more about to support managing chronic health conditions in schools?
Where can parents find ideas to get involved in school efforts to manage chronic health conditions?
Resources
CDC Overview of Students with Chronic Health Conditions [PDF 539 KB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Children and Adolescents with Asthma [PDF 2.9 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Children and Adolescents with Diabetes [PDF 2.1 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Children and Adolescents with Food Allergies [PDF 909 KB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Children and Adolescents with Seizure Disorders [PDF 2.6 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Healthy Weight [PDF 1.8 MB]
CDC Ideas for Parents: Oral Health for Children and Adolescents [PDF 2.1 MB]
