by EMG | Aug 3, 2026 | School
Iowa law requires specific vaccines at three key entry points — kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade — and students without proof cannot attend school on the first day. The 7th grade meningococcal requirement has no grace period, so this is the one families most...
by EMG | Apr 27, 2026 | Health, School, Summer
As the school year winds down and the weather in central Iowa finally warms up, summer plans are officially in motion. Between organizing childcare, planning vacations, and registering for summer camps and fall sports, a parent’s to-do list is practically endless. But...
by EMG | Aug 8, 2025 | School
Back-to-school season is officially upon us. For many students, the return to school can be daunting, stirring up feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. This anxiety can stem from a number of sources—including social interactions, academic pressure, fear of the unknown,...
by EMG | Aug 2, 2024 | Health, School
As the school bells prepare to ring once more, parents everywhere are busy preparing for the upcoming year. Amidst the rush of buying school supplies and clothes, don’t forget to also check off these health and wellness boxes: Vaccinations: Make sure your child is...
by EMG | Sep 12, 2023 | School
Your children may not want to believe it, but summer vacation is nearly over (or for some of us, already over.) That means they are back to the daily grind, and for you, a change in routine. For one thing, if your kids bring their own lunches, you’re back to planning...
