With the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, going back to school will look a bit different this year. This month, learn how the virus affected both learning and social development. You’ll also get tips to help your kids prepare for the upcoming school year, including strategies to help ease anxiety about being back in the classroom.
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Helping Kids Cope With Anxiety About Returning to School
By Dr. Janice Kowalski
In addition to adjusting to new classes, teachers and friends, kids and teens will face a school year that looks quite a bit different from years past.
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Five Tips to Help Kids go Back to School
By Dr. Victoria Uribe
Many experts believe the benefits of being physically at school far outweigh the risks. That’s because kids learn better in the classroom.
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COVID-19’s Impact on Learning and Social Development
By Dr. Jacqueline Sierzega
It’s possible today’s circumstances could impact this generation for years to come.
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Six Tips to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time
The amount of screen time your child should get varies by age. Here’s what the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends.
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Taking Steps to Address Childhood Obesity
When kids are obese, they have an 80 percent chance of staying obese their entire lives. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your child achieve a healthy weight.
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Five Ways to Get a Healthy Meal on the Table Faster
With a bit of planning, it’s possible to get healthy food on the table. Here are a few tips.
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Exercises for a Healthier Heart
Your heart is like any other muscle in your body – it can be strengthened with regular exercise.
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10 Tips for Eating Heart Healthy
Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve your heart health.
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Seven Tips to Improve Your Fitness
Whether you’re new to exercise or want to get fitter, here are some tips to help you achieve your fitness goals.
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Lunch & Learn: Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know
Prostate cancer is very treatable when found in the early stages and, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, it is estimated that over 3 million American men are living with prostate cancer.
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Degenerative Arthritis of the Hip and Knee: Non-surgical and Surgical Solutions
If you are dealing with chronic hip or knee pain due to arthritis, there are options to alleviate pain and get you back to moving.
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Wellness House: How Mindful Journaling Can Reduce Anxiety
Join author Nancy Hill as she shares how journaling can help reduce anxiety, increase our present moment awareness, and better attend to our senses.
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