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 Students for Community College and Beyond
Whether high school students choose a trade school, an apprenticeship, community college, or a traditional college track, educators and counselors need to help prepare them for success no matter the path they seek. The development of SEL skills is often a significant benchmark that must be reached to help improve post-secondary academic experiences and goals. […]
SEL, Exercise, and Cognitive Function: The Building Blocks to the Whole Person
Just as a home may seem strong when the weather is calm, teens may show social and mental strength when they have the support of their parents, teachers, and communities during high school. But what happens when the weather turns? Will teens have the same resiliency when they are on their own? Just as a […]
How SEL Prepares Teens for Life After High School
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Virtual Learning & SEL: Impacts on Children and Teens
According to the Center on Reinventing Public Education, about twenty-five percent of U.S. school districts have started the year fully remote. If not wholly virtual, many schools are doing some form of hybrid or staggered in-school learning. However, with this shift to online instruction, social and emotional learning (SEL) practices have been disrupted. Some children and […]
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 […]