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  • Tips to help kids prepare emotionally and mentally for the coming school year

    Archana Dubey MD, Special to the Village News|Updated Aug 8, 2024

    It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack. But even more important than school supplies may be making sure your child is feeling emotionally and mentally ready to start the school year. Here are four steps to help reduce stress and help support a healthy start of the school year for students. 1. Create or re-establish routines: What time does the family sit down for dinner? When is homework time? W...

  • Summertime eye health tips

    Archana Dubey MD, Special to the Village News|Updated Jul 4, 2024

    Eye health is an important factor in our overall well-being. Yet 65.3% of California children don’t regularly see an eye doctor. With many kids out of school for the summer, screen time may add up quickly and potentially contribute to health issues, making it a great time to shine a spotlight on vision health. That can include a focus on preventing or treating nearsightedness, also known as myopia, which can affect our ability to see far-away objects clearly. Importantly, childhood onset of myopia has been linked to a g...