Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health & Advocacy

08/13/2026

Healthy students are better equipped to learn, grow, and succeed. Prisma Health School-Based Health Centers are helping On Track Greenville students can access high-quality healthcare right at school—removing critical barriers to learning, growth, and academic success. A huge thank you to The Duke Endowment for their generous support in making this life-changing program possible.

Learn more about the program and hear firsthand how it's making an impact: https://youtu.be/gKr5tgra23A?si=30QfK0Cy5jVf145k

08/11/2026

For many, today marks the first day of school! 🎒✏️
If your student still needs to catch up on required vaccines, SC DPH is offering upcoming Back to School Vaccination Clinics for rising 5K through high school students: 📅 Upcoming August Clinic Dates:
• Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Thursday, August 27, 2026
(An additional clinic will also be held on September 10, 2026) 📍
Location:
Greenville County Health Department
352 Halton Rd., Greenville, SC 29607
• Details & Instructions: By Appointment Only: Call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule.
• What to Bring: Please bring a copy of all previous immunization records.
• Cost: Children may be eligible for no-cost vaccines, though administration fees may apply. Standard vaccine services are also available Monday through Friday at the Greenville County Health Department for all school-age children.

¡Para muchos, hoy es el primer día de clases! 🎒✏️
Si su hijo o hija aún necesita ponerse al día con las vacunas obligatorias, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Carolina del Sur (SC DPH) ofrece próximamente clínicas de vacunación para la vuelta a la escuela, dirigidas a alumnos que van a cursar desde 5K hasta high school:
📅 Próximas fechas de las clínicas de agosto:📍 Lugar: Departamento de Salud del Condado de Greenville, 352 Halton Rd., Greenville, SC 29607
• Jueves, 20 de agosto de 2026
• Jueves, 27 de agosto de 2026 (También se celebrará una sesión adicional el 10 de septiembre de 2026)
📋 Detalles e instrucciones: Los servicios de vacunación estándar también están disponibles de lunes a viernes en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Greenville para todos los niños en edad escolar.
• Solo con cita previa: Llame al 1-855-472-3432 para programar una cita.
• Qué debe traer: Por favor, traiga una copia de todos los registros de vacunación anteriores.
• Costo: Es posible que los niños tengan derecho a vacunas gratuitas, aunque es posible que se apliquen cuotas de administración.

08/10/2026

Separation anxiety is a totally normal behavior in kids, but it can be very hard as a parent to deal with. Here are some ways you can help ease your child’s separation anxiety and make drop-offs at daycare or school easier for you both.

For more information: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/Pages/Soothing-Your-Childs-Separation-Anxiety.aspx

All information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics— www.healthychildren.org — https://fb.com/healthychildren

08/09/2026

As the new school year kicks off, new viral trends and online challenges are already circulating through hallways and group chats. It’s the perfect time on this to reset digital expectations and help your kids navigate online risks with confidence:

🗣Ask About School Trends: Kids open up more when discussing what others are doing. Start conversations about general school fads to get honest insight into what's happening at school without making them feel defensive.
💬Build Critical Thinking: Discuss trending online challenges calmly. Ask open-ended questions like, "What's the worst that could happen?" to help them evaluate whether a few likes are worth a real-world risk.
🔐Protect Personal Information: Remind students never to share location details, class schedules, or identifiable school photos publicly.
📱Stay Connected: Follow your kids' social accounts to stay in the loop, and make connecting on platforms a condition of device ownership. Setting up a Family Media Plan helps keep boundaries clear as the school year begins.

08/07/2026

As another school year begins, pediatric nurse practitioner Misty Lovell shares key steps to keep your kids safe and confident this year:

📱 Keep contacts updated: Double-check emergency phone numbers, pickup lists, and allergy info with the school front office.
🚨 Teach "Tricky People": Move beyond "stranger danger." Teach kids that anyone—stranger or acquaintance—who asks them to break rules, keep secrets, or makes them uncomfortable is a "tricky person." Remind them safety comes before being polite!
🏡 Memorize the basics: Make sure your child knows your phone number, home address, and which trusted adults to go to at school.
💬 Keep lines open: Talk about safety during everyday check-ins so kids feel comfortable coming to you with worries without feeling anxious.

Read the full guide from Prisma Health here 👇
🔗 https://blog.prismahealth.org/school-safety-tips-for-kids-and-parents-too/

Misty Lovell, PCPNP, offered school safety tips that can help children and parents feel more secure at school.

08/06/2026

Here are the 4 facts to register your child's car seat: manufacturer's name, model name, date of manufacture, and model number.

Reminder that registering means that if there's a safety recall, you'll hear about it!

All information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — www.nhtsa.gov — https://www.fb.com/NHTSA

08/05/2026

Kids learn to read at different paces, and it’s normal for them to struggle at some point. But if your child seems particularly frustrated with reading and writing over an extended period of time, there’s a chance they may have a learning disorder called dyslexia. Contact your pediatrician if your child is showing signs of dyslexia.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

08/04/2026

As kids go back to school, here are some easy tips you can use to reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch:

1. Get your child’s input on what they like.
2. Avoid ‘wish packing’ foods that your child won’t eat at home as these foods will likely be discarded at school.
3. Cut up fruits and veggies so they are easier to eat.
4. Make lunch fun! Add fun shapes or colors to your kid’s meal.
5. Make sure to get the portions right for kids of different ages.
6. Aim for “zero-waste lunches” by using reusable water bottles, containers, and snack bags, compostable cutlery, and bento-style lunch boxes.
7. Always keep food safety in mind!

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

08/03/2026

It's Children's Eye Health & Safety Month! Schedule eye exams for your little peepers!

08/02/2026

A child can’t focus on growing their mind if they don’t feel safe in their environment. 🩺✨

True pediatric health goes beyond check-ups and vaccines—it starts with emotional and physical safety. When kids feel secure at school, stress goes down, curiosity goes up, and learning actually happens.

As we head back to school, here are 4 quick ways to protect your child’s peace of mind this :

📲 Keep Details Current: Double-check that the front office and school nurse have updated emergency and medical contacts.
💬 Find Their Safe Person: Ask your child, “Who is one adult at school you feel comfortable talking to?” Knowing who to turn to builds immediate resilience.
🛡️ Normalize Boundaries: Remind your kids that their voice matters. Teaching them it’s okay to say “no” or report something uncomfortable empowers them.
🏠 Model the Standard: Safe habits, open communication, and emotional regulation at home pave the way for safety at school.

Healthy kids are safe kids. Let’s make this school year secure from the inside out. 💛