Putting an end to fat talk…

How we talk about each other – and ourselves – has a big impact on the younger girls in our lives. Here are some facts and tips on how we can avoid setting the wrong example.

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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

Fitness!

The secret to fitness? Find something you like. Find other people who like it. Do it together. It doesn’t have to be a sport. Go

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Amy Lauren Smith The Health Teacher Amy Lauren Smith is an internationally recognized health, wellness, and well-being consultant, curriculum specialist, and wellness educator with more

Gaming

Gaming is a big concern for a lot of parents and teachers, but it doesn’t have to be. Gaming can foster critical thinking skills, collaboration,

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What makes an effective Health curriculum? Here’s the latest from the CDC that breaks it down really well…  “Today’s state-of-the-art health education curricula reflect the