HealthyChildren.org - Focus on School Readiness

Why it isn't just about academics... Please [click here]( if you have problems viewing this message or if using a mobile device. Find Us [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [HealthyChildren.org]( The only site and newsletter backed by 67,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal]( [Baby]( [Toddler]( [Preschool]( [Gradeschool]( [Teen]( [Young Adult]( Focus on School Readiness August 2019 | Issue No. 188 [Ready for School?]( [Ready for School? It Isn't Just About Academics...]( The idea that some children are "ready for school" by 4 or 5, while others are not, is controversial. [In this article]( the AAP explains school enrollment laws and what "school readiness" means. - If your child is starting kindergarten or 1st grade, get important development milestones to help the school year go smoothly. - If your child is starting preschool or pre-K, this article will help you in the year ahead with information on screenings and readiness testing, as well as "redshirting" FAQs. Remember, early education starts and ends at home. You are your child's greatest teacher. [Learn more here](. [Child Care: Weighing Quality vs. Cost and Convenience]( Did you know the average cost of center-based infant child care in the U.S. (adjusted for inflation) is over 27% of a millennial parent's median income—a figure 20% higher than the federally-recommended 7%. The cost burden is a reality, but the AAP believes you shouldn't have to sacrifice high-qualify early child care programs for cost and convenience. [Here are good qualities to look for in a child care program, as well as tips to help you in the decision-making process](. [Why Quality Matters in Early Child Care]( Also In This Issue [Is Your Child Ready to Walk or Bike to School Alone?]( [Sleep: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?]( [5 Secrets to a Smarter Baby: School Readiness Can Start Now]( [The Importance of Handwriting in the Digital Age]( [Recommended Reading: Books to Build Character & Teach Your Child Important Values]( Thank You to Our Sponsors [J&J]( [Perrigo]( [AAP]( The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org]( is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org]( should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | 345 Park[Boulevard | Itasca, IL 60143, USA]( [Log Into Your Account]( | [Contact Us]( | [About Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Editorial Policy]( [Unsubscribe]( American Academy of Pediatrics, 345 Park Boulevard, Itasca, IL 60143