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04Sep
Suicide Prevention Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Suicide is the second leading cause of death for high-school aged youth, after accidents. The CDC reports that nearly 50,000 people died by suicide in 2022; That’s one death by suicide every 11 minutes. While it’s fair to say that teen suicide is a current health crisis, fortunately it […]
27Aug
New COVID Vaccines
New COVID Vaccines (Fall 2024) The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) recently approved an updated COVID vaccine for administration this fall and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is recommending it for everyone six months of age and older. The new Moderna, Pfizer, and Novovax formulations include the JN.1 lineage with a concentration […]
27Aug
Cell Phones in Schools
The debate over whether or not students should be allowed to use their cell phones throughout the school day is intense. School administrators, psychologists, and teachers argue that phones are a distraction, and their constant use is contributing to this generations academic and mental health decline. But with the rising incidence of deadly school […]
15Aug
Back to School
Embrace the new school year with optimism. A positive mindset not only enhances your well-being but also impacts your students and colleagues. Remember, your enthusiasm is contagious; it sets the tone for your classroom and the school environment. For Students: Set Clear Goals As you embark on the new school year, take time to […]
15Aug
Separation Anxiety in Children
As the school year gets underway, we start the weekday routine of saying goodbye as parents leave for work and children leave for school. For some, however, this parting of ways and the time leading up to it can be paralyzingly scary. Sometimes there’s an event to blame, perhaps a change in the family dynamic, […]
14Aug
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
Measles in Ohio and What Parents Need to Know A recent case of Measles in Ohio has brought this dangerous disease back to the forefront of our attention. In 2000, the CDC declared Measles “eliminated” from the United States. While the disease was not eradicated worldwide, the high compliance rate notionally with the MMR vaccine […]
14Aug
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day
Measles in Ohio and What Parents Need to Know A recent case of Measles in Ohio has brought this dangerous disease back to the forefront of our attention. In 2000, the CDC declared Measles “eliminated” from the United States. While the disease was not eradicated worldwide, the high compliance rate notionally with the MMR vaccine […]
13Aug
Tips for School Staff to Have a Great New School Year
Tips for School Staff to Kickstart an Amazing School Year The potential to forget information while not in school applies to all kids, regardless of age or financial resources. The good news is there are habits families can adopt to help prevent the summer slide, and they don’t cost a lot in either time or […]
07Aug
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Preventing Summer Learning Loss Summer leaning loss, also known as “the summer slide”, describes what happens to children over the summer break from school. Research indicates that at least a month’s worth of information that was learned the previous year is lost between the end of that school year and the start of the next. […]
01Aug
More Food Assistance Now Available for Ohio Families
More Food Assistance Now Available for Ohio Families Ohio families can get more food for their kids this summer thanks to a new federal program Many students across Ohio rely on free lunches throughout the school year. When the school year ends, so does their access to daily free meals. It’s what some experts […]
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