Research Links Exercise Directly to Improved Brain Power in Children and Teens
A recent study reveals that a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity are prevalent among children and adolescents and are negatively linked to their physical and psycho-cognitive health. Insert a pandemic, and these health issues are now two-fold. According to pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Marisa Censani, “Before COVID-19, obesity affected around 20% of American children 2 to 19 years of age. Now, […]
How SEL Prepares Teens for Life After High School
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] A study in the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis concluded that for every $1 spent on a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program, an $11 benefit […]
How Social Distancing Affects Social Development in Children and Teens
The idea of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for everyone. For children and teens, this time can be incredibly daunting. As kids grow, they begin to strike out on their own and form social networks. This action is critical for social, physical, and mental health. At-home learning, staggered in-school learning, limited sports […]