Setting Controls for an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

From OSX Daily, here’s an extremely useful guide for filtering content and setting parental controls.

How to Use Restrictions as Parental Controls on an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

It’s written with super clear instructions and includes plenty of screen shots… and while many are familiar with the restrictions for in-app purchases, I don’t think everyone’s aware of the options they have available for protecting kids from explicit language and content.

A highly recommended read for anyone working or living with kids and devices…

More hints and tips in the classroom...

The Energy Bar Project: Part 2

Last week I wrote about part one of a new project my 8th graders have been working on where they analyze the health claims of

Presentations & Consulting

  Presentations and Workshops:  Click on the green hyperlinks for resources or contact amy@thehealthteacher.com for more info. Upcoming: EARCOS Weekend Workshop Developing a Health and Wellness

Posts for Choices Magazine

Each week, I contribute a blog post to the website for Choices, Scholastic’s health and life-skills magazines for teens. You can check it out by

Project: Create your own Infographic

*Infographic created by Esther, Grade 8 Infographics are used quite a bit in reporting health news, as they’re a visually appealing way to get facts and