A Caring Presence: How Parents and Teachers Can Help Teens With Depression
May 22, 2017
Depression touches people of all ages, but teens are especially vulnerable, and the presence of a caring parent or teacher can make a big difference for a teen who is struggling.
Spelling Out the Benefits of Bicycling
May 19, 2017
May is National Bike Month, and a great time to celebrate the many benefits of safely riding around on two wheels.
Break-room Makeovers Boost Morale and Focus on School Staff Wellness
April 20, 2017
A well-equipped, inviting staff and teacher lounge is a place to unwind and refresh. Lower stress levels can help staff remain healthy and engaged, and perform at their best. A recent look at staff break-room makeovers found that they can come with big benefits that school staff appreciate.
Why #WellnessWins?
April 18, 2017
The #WellnessWins campaign aims to highlight the success achieved by school districts in implementing healthier policies and practices. Effective school wellness policies are the building blocks for healthy school environments.
Keeping Kids Active in Time for Spring: Thoughts From an Elementary School Teacher
April 5, 2017
"A student who has daily physical activity will have a better chance at academic success,” said Georgia physical education teacher Teresa Wheeler. “One of my favorite quotes is, ‘Learn to play, play to learn.’”
Beyond the ‘White Food Diet’: Seven Tips for Adding Color to Your Child’s Plate
March 31, 2017
Just five a day: That’s how many servings of fruits and vegetables physicians recommend that children eat. But if you’re dealing with a picky eater, that goal can seem unattainable. It takes time for children to adjust to the flavors and textures of new foods. So if at first you don’t succeed, keep trying.
Sharing Lessons in Resiliency
March 20, 2017
Kaiser Permanente Northern California Educational Theatre’s new resiliency workshops aim to help high school students better cope with stress and adversity.
Promoting Healthy Foods in Schools
March 17, 2017
In the last year, though, new federal regulations went into effect that help schools encourage students to make healthy food and snack choices. The rule makes sure foods offered and marketed to students during the school day have consistent nutrition standards.