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August 19, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

Back-to-School Tips

Pediatrician Ashley Casserino offers advice on packing healthy lunches, proper sleep habits, the best backpacks and more.

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Students are heading back to class so it’s time to start thinking again about packing healthy lunches, whether your child’s backpack is too heavy, or how much sleep your teenager needs.

Dr. Ashley Casserino, pediatrician at the UConn Health Center, offers advice on a wide-range of back-to-school topics during an interview on NBC Connecticut.

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