‘If school is a warming, affirming and safe environment, then it can definitely be a resource,’ says UCLA Health’s Dr. Brandon Ito. During the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]

The reopening of schools will provide the necessary food variety and routine some children have lacked over the past year, UCLA Health experts say.

Communication and preparation are key, says UCLA Health’s Dr. Melissa Brymer

Increased use of computer and smartphone screens during pandemic has led to rise in myopia, dry eye

All children are likely to have had mental health challenges due to the pandemic, but they may be particularly heightened among children with special needs, say UCLA Health experts.

Why it's good for parents to make sure they're vaccinated

Doctors advise coaches to be wise as schools restart their athletic programs

‘We need to help kids think about why things are different now and what precautions schools are taking,’ says psychologist Melissa Brymer

Districts must have approved safety plans, but it also will take vigilance on the part of families

As some California schools prepare to resume in-person instruction, parents and teachers have a new round of safety concerns to consider.