November 26, 2013
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Another great example of positive prevention. Show this to your students right away…
Of course, if you’re worried about crying in front of them, you should probably watch it a couple of times first.
“Food Day is a nationwide celebration of healthy, affordable, and sustainably produced food and a grassroots campaign for better food policies. It builds all year long
From Healthline, Sept. 2013: Teens Respond Better to Positive Information Than Warnings “Want to Keep Kids from Smoking? Tout Positives, Not Negatives… Overall, researchers found that
Infographic courtesy of www.aplatformforgood.org With all of the talk about cyberbullying, it’s important to remember the amazing ways in which kids are using the Internet
Image: Shanghai Daily In our super-connected world, sometimes we forget to connect with the people we’re closest to… So, for our 8th grade Family Advocacy
Awesome resource… and a must-see for students (all of us, actually). Try and watch the whole clip directly from the BBC if you can. Tons of great clips on there for Science teachers too.
This great new infographic takes a balanced look at the digital lives of our little ones…
If you’re doing any sort of lesson on digital footprint… better throw this in the mix. California has just approved Senate Bill 568, which will
You have one, right? What about your kids? There’s been a lot of research lately about the impact of screen time on our sleep, but
“You’re teaching the world what it looks like to be awesome.” – Kid President
Amy Poehler? Kinda my hero. Which is why I was excited to find out that she’s created a campaign that inspires girls to change the
Source: Infographic Archive – Click here to see more. From Edudemic comes this useful how-to guide for making infographics… Infographics are used quite a bit in
From Today’s Parent, here are some fun new recipes… – Superfood: 20 Kid Friendly Recipes – I don’t know what it is, but there’s something about the idea
From CNN comes this great article filled with tips on mindful technology use… –Blissfully Wired: 10 Rules for Digital Happiness– While the professor who wrote
There’s been a lot of talk lately about sex education and how badly it’s in need of an update. In the UK, The Telegraph has
“When you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage.” – Dr. Kelly McGonigal We’ve learned, over the
When was the last time you went to a concert? Did you notice how many people were watching it through their screens? Or were you
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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