What's the risk of middle-school girls developing eating disorders? What do middle-school girls fear most? Learn some important facts about girls' gender behavior during these crucial years.
This article summarizes research about how starting school later could help teens improve their health in school. The article also explains why later starting times are unlikely to happen anytime soon.
When your child is on the field, you can bond with other parents. After-school activities are good for your child's social and physical development and can be equally good for parents' development.
If your child has a chronic health condition, make sure you put together a plan to watch out for his or her health in school. Communication with school personnel and teamwork are the keys.
"Club drugs" are becoming more popular with teens of all ages. The peer pressure teens feel to try these club drugs can be intimidating at times. Parents need to know what to look for.
Advertisers promote their products in our schools, but do their products promote good health in school? Not everyone agrees with current public school policy on this controversial topic.
If your child suffers from an asthma cough or asthma attacks, your concern for your child's health in school is very important. Do you know your school's policy on medications?
Has your child's school cut back on recess time and added more classroom time? Many schools are struggling with major education issues that include new policies on limited recess.
You want to raise your child to encourage personal health and wellness, not to mention happiness and productivity. Consider these external and internal assets that can help your child be successful.
More and more kids are overweight and obese these days, putting child fitness and personal health and wellness at risk. Here are some actions you can take to fight this epidemic at your school.
This article on body image explores how to tell the difference between normal teenage behavior and actions that are cause for concern. The article goes on to explain what to do if your teen’s behavior is worrisome.
Typical teenage behavior often revolves around obsession with appearance. Seize the opportunities in this article to help your kids appreciate their positive qualities and stop focusing on the negative.
Talking to your teen about issues related to body image (for example, hygiene, hairstyles, clothing, skin problems) can be difficult. Use these tips to open discussions about personal health and wellness.
If you’re concerned that your teen may have an eating disorder, read this ShortCut to learn the signs of bulimia and the signs of anorexia. If your teen fits the profile for either of these disorders, find out what to do.
Teenagers often struggle with self-esteem issues. Here are ten easy ways to help your kids feel good about themselves. These family home activities range from talking, to cooking, to playing games.