The invisible COVID-19 has altered the lives of everyone across our planet Earth. Schools are closed, family routines have been flipped upside down, and normal rules just don’t apply anymore. On top of that, students now have to adjust to an entire new way of attending school via virtual learning. In a time of chaos …
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Our “normal” has shifted gears in the past few weeks. With most of our time spent indoors, we are finding a balance of home maintenance, work, study, and play. At one point, our structure came from outside sources – school hours, office hours, exercise class schedules. Today, we are establishing new routines and creating at-home …
With students and parents cooped up for the majority of the day, conflict is inevitable. We want to encourage students to mimic the school schedule as much as possible not only for their academic performance but also for their overall wellbeing. Activity is a crucial part of both child and adolescent development. In fact, the …
1. Establish routinesStart each day at the same time, even if it is later than the typical school day would start. Create a relaxed morning environment. Complete with breakfast. Set expectations for how the day will be spent, whether it is relaxation or study. Of course, things will come up. However, normal bedtime routines are …
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As schools close or convert to online education for the semester, there is a rise in pressure for parents and students to perform well under great change. The degree to which a student believes he or she can handle the task at hand will greatly influence educational achievements over the upcoming months. Students are now …
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In this new era of “work from home”, there are a variety of reasons young people may experience difficulty focusing. With the upheaval in daily routines, a lack of focus can be exacerbated. However, there are ways to mitigate focus issues, whether students have diagnosed learning differences like ADHD or not. According to Healthline, there …
I may never have completed college if not for Bob Barker. I love a good gameshow and whenever I hear the iconic “COME ON DOWN!” on The Price is Right, I am drawn to watch and yell at my tv alongside audience members as they shout bids to the contestants. After moving from the dorms …
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Getting enough rest is an important part of being successful in any area, and this is even more true for students. We’ve already explored the reasons why sleep so important, so for more depth on the subject, you can check out our blog post on the value of a good night’s sleep for students of …
High school is a stressful time for students. The provision of adequate mental health support for young people and destigmatizing mental health diseases should be a top priority for high schools across the country. High school students are under immense pressure; they have to excel in their academics, athletics, and community service, all while trying …
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As the school year goes on and the weather gets colder, students spend more and more time indoors. While there are some great things about the fall and wintertime, one thing that’s a lot less fun is cold and flu season. While most of the diseases that get passed around schools are pretty minor, getting …
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