<p>Your child's health includes physical, mental and social well-being. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering them <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/childnutrition.html">healthy foods</a>, making sure they get enough sleep and <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/exerciseforchildren.html">exercise</a> and ensuring their <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/childsafety.html">safety</a>. </p> <p>It is also important for children to get regular checkups with their health care provider. These visits are a chance to check your child's <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/childdevelopment.html">development</a>. They are also a good time to catch or prevent problems.</p> <p>Other than checkups, school-age children should be seen for:</p><ul> <li>Significant weight gain or loss</li> <li>Sleep problems or change in behavior</li> <li>Fever higher than 102</li> <li>Rashes or skin infections</li> <li>Frequent sore throats</li> <li>Breathing problems</li> </ul>