This post originally appeared on Choices.Scholastic.com It’s crunch time! Stress management for teens. May is a stressful time to be at school. Younger kids are
This post originally appeared on Choices.Scholastic.com It’s an exciting time to be a health teacher. Governments around the world are calling for curriculum updates, mindfulness
Hey 8th graders! Here’s your chance to take a stand on an issue you want to advocate for. Do a little research, fill out the
Hey 7th Graders! Here’s your opportunity to learn about food and dietary guidelines all around the world to help our SAS community come up with food guidelines
Hey 6th graders! If you want more resources for learning about nutrition (including fun games!) click on one of the links below. CDC’s BAM!- Body
Hey 8th graders, Here’s the doc with all of the links you’ll need for the alcohol lab. Work at your own pace and in whichever order
Hey 7th graders, Great job on your sleep advocacy skits. Now it’s time to take what you learned and put it into action in your
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Good news! In this month’s online journal of Pediatrics, a study was released about the benefits of moderate video gaming for the mental and emotional health of kids. Turns out, kids who play up to an hour a day are more likely to be happier and more empathetic. there is a tipping point, however, and gaming for more than that can have the opposite effect, making kids unhappier and more likely to act out.
Again- like with so many other things that effect our health- the key here is balance. Kids should get the chance to take a break from their every day stressors and play… but with some agreed upon guidelines set in place.
Hey 7th graders! Did you know that 1/3 of all teenagers are sleep deprived? According to the National Sleep Foundation, you need at least 9
Room for debate! Taiwan bans ipads for kids under the age of two and puts restrictions in place for everyone under 18 – calling for nothing
Hey 7th Graders! The time has come for you to pick a wellness goal for the semester and get into action. Pick something that you’d
“Given that the primary focus of education is to maximize human potential, then a new task before us is to ensure that the conditions in
“It is important to understand that the weight bias that obese youth face is just as serious as the physical consequences of excessive weight on the welfare of the child.”
-CDC: Childhood Obesity, Issues of Weight Bias
Stressed out from your homework? Then take a quick break and go for a walk!
In this week’s blog for Choices, I share some tips and resources for getting a classroom meditation practice started. You can check it out here.
In this week’s column for Choices, I share some thoughts on what makes an effective health curriculum for 21st century learners. You can check it out here.
Hi, My name is Amy Smith, I believe our rapidly changing world presents a whole new set of opportunities and challenges for kids. Staying on top of the latest can help us guide them as they set healthy habits for life. Got questions, get in touch!
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