Tech Balance

Did you know that the average American teenager processes 3700 text messages a month?

News Clip: MSN

Maybe it’s time to put down the phone and actually talk to someone. You know, face to face. Everyone will think you’re being retro. Maybe you can start a trend.

As this is a newer issue, resources are limited and I’ll be updating as I come across anything new.

Information:

Huffington Post: Why we all need to set a bedtime

Get your parents (and the other adults in your life) some help with their technology skills.

Google’s Teach Parents Tech

Support:

Time Management

For Mac users:   Self Control App

PC users: Rescue Time

Advocacy:

This is a newer area with a great need for more involvement! If you and your friends have come up with anything, let me know!

Real Life:

Social interaction. Watch this video, share it with your friends, then go outside and play…

Gaming:

Great site created by gamers to help spread the message of balance and a healthy lifestyle.

Gamer Fit Nation

For the extreme gamer in your life:

More hints and tips in the classroom...

Teachers

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

Consulting

Interested in taking your Health and SEL curriculum to the next level? Book a chat to find out how I can support your team with

SHAPE Seattle Resources 2023

Click on the links below for presentation slides Sex Ed for Today’s Independent, International and Faith-Based Schools SEL, Advisory & Health: Teaming Up for a

Tech Balance

Looking at how technology and health intersect. Click on the specific topics for further information and links.

PBL: Family Values

Mission Statement (noun): 1. An official statement of the aims and objectives of a business or other organization. Values are huge part of the decision making