Under-resourced students are far more likely to suffer from the negative effects of life in unhealthy environments. Educators who understand the connection of good physical and emotional health with academic success create connections for students and their families to resources that can help to mitigate the negative impacts of poor health.
Brain breaks are short mental breaks taken throughout a lesson or academic activity. They help children remain calm, focused and engaged, and they’ve been shown to reduce stress. With schools
There was life before COVID-19, and there will be life after. We didn’t choose to have our schools and colleges closed; our carefully constructed routines halted in their tracks; our
Whew! Let’s step back, take a few deep breaths and learn a little about your child’s brain: Safety is the brain’s most basic need, followed closely by connection. When we
As millions of students nationwide start to settle into virtual learning programs to slow the spread of the coronavirus, a massive new research analysis sounds another note of caution about
In this time of great uncertainty and upheaval, parenting can be even more challenging than usual. This special two-part Action Network Live! Q&A series brings developmental experts directly to you
The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced relaxed guidelines on screen time for youths in the wake of school closures because of the coronavirus pandemic. AAP cautions that even though
Yes, it is possible to experience burnout while teaching online. With the current surge in schools turning to the web to keep instruction going while physical buildings are closed, many
Getting enough sleep helps teenagers better cope with stress, according to a study of 250 high-school freshmen in New York City. While sleep was tied to students’ overall well-being, researchers
High-school students in New Jersey are training to be “meditation mentors” for other students. The students, who participate in an eight-week training program, learn to facilitate meditation groups for fellow
Is it a good idea to trade literacy and math time to give elementary students more time to play? Virginia Beach City schools–urged on by parents–decided to go for it,
