Is Homework Good or Bad? Insight From a Teacher

By Cara Beth McLeod
Published April 11, 2013
Tags: can't finish homework, documentary Race to Nowhere, is homeowrk good or bad, no time for homework, too much homework

After viewing the documentary The Race To Nowhere (twice), I noticed that homework was a huge topic of discussion in the documentary created by Vicki Abeles. All ages of children discussed homework, teachers of various levels discussed homework and parents found it particularly a sore subject in the lifestyle of their family.

One Proven (Free!) Way to Help Kids Deal with Stress

By Katie Malinski
Published April 11, 2013
Tags: children and Cortisol, children and exercise, Silja Martikainen, stressed child

Imagine a pill that helped children cope with stress better, improved mood and physical health, had no serious negative side effects, and didn’t cost a penny. We would all want one, right? Well, it’s not a pill, but there is something that does all those things:

What kids should eat the morning of a big exam

Published April 10, 2013
Tags: cheryl forberg, does food help with school performance, nutrition and concentration, nutrition and school performance, power breakfast day of exam, preparing for big exam, southwestern advantage

Does your child have a big exam coming up? Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg shares the power breakfast your child should eat for optimum intellect the day of a big exam.

Does sleep contribute to ADHD, obesity or depression?

Published March 11, 2013
Tags: rebecca michi, side affects of sleep deprivation, sleep and ADHD, sleep and depression, sleep and mental health

Are you sleep-deprived? Sleep Expert Rebecca Michi shares what a significant impact sleep-deprivation has on our mental health and weight …

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Is Homework Good or Bad? Insight From a Teacher

By Cara Beth McLeod
Published April 11, 2013
Tags: can't finish homework, documentary Race to Nowhere, is homeowrk good or bad, no time for homework, too much homework

After viewing the documentary The Race To Nowhere (twice), I noticed that homework was a huge topic of discussion in the documentary created by Vicki Abeles. All ages of children discussed homework, teachers of various levels discussed homework and parents found it particularly a sore subject in the lifestyle of their family.

One Proven (Free!) Way to Help Kids Deal with Stress

By Katie Malinski
Published April 11, 2013
Tags: children and Cortisol, children and exercise, Silja Martikainen, stressed child

Imagine a pill that helped children cope with stress better, improved mood and physical health, had no serious negative side effects, and didn’t cost a penny. We would all want one, right? Well, it’s not a pill, but there is something that does all those things:

Whew! Kids and Body Odor

By Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson
Published January 29, 2013
Tags: children's body odor, deodorant and teens, older children bathing, puberty

There are several ways to approach the issue of stinkiness and the sooner the better. The new focus of attention you will introduce to your child is important to his or her social acceptability now and into the future.

Exercise And Teen Happiness: One DOES Cause The Other

By Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson
Published January 22, 2013
Tags: importance of gym class, team sports and teens, teen moods, teens and depression

More active students do better in school. But now we know something more: more active students are easier to live with. That’s an outcome the parent of every teen would like to see.

What kids should eat the morning of a big exam

Published April 10, 2013
Tags: cheryl forberg, does food help with school performance, nutrition and concentration, nutrition and school performance, power breakfast day of exam, preparing for big exam, southwestern advantage

Does your child have a big exam coming up? Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg shares the power breakfast your child should eat for optimum intellect the day of a big exam.

Does sleep contribute to ADHD, obesity or depression?

Published March 11, 2013
Tags: rebecca michi, side affects of sleep deprivation, sleep and ADHD, sleep and depression, sleep and mental health

Are you sleep-deprived? Sleep Expert Rebecca Michi shares what a significant impact sleep-deprivation has on our mental health and weight …

Continue reading »

How overweight parents are affecting their children

Published February 10, 2013
Tags: childhood obesity, how overweight parents affect their children, overweight children, overweight parents, weight and health conditions

Pediatrician Jennifer Helmcamp and Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg discuss with Kate Raidt how overweight parents are affecting their children.

How much sleep does a teenager need?

Published December 30, 2012
Tags: how much sleep a teenager needs, rebecca michi, sleep deprivation and mental health ADHD, sleep deprivation and obesity, sleep deprivation and school performance, sleep deprivation and teenager

Does your teenager stay up past 10pm? Child Sleep Expert Rebecca Michi discusses how much sleep a teenager needs to not be sleep-deprived. You might be surprised.