For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
WHAT WORKS IN SCHOOLS is an approach to school-based health from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program has been shown to improve health behaviors and experiences, support mental health and reduce suicidality in the schools that implement the...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
I recommend the article, “A community’s ills will be reflected in its schools” by Geoff Johnson, former superintendent of schools. When Geoff was a school district administrator, he was asked “Are there drugs in the local high school?” His Socratic...
For Teachers & Principals
Alliance for a Healthier Generation has excellent information on forming a school wellness committee. Concise information includes two topic areas: Video – Wellness Committees That Work 3 Steps to Form a School Wellness Committee 1. Build a Team –...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
The Mayo Clinic website has strong information on the meaning of stress management and the approaches that can be used. A range of strategies are outlined. The information relates to the stress management spoke on the Wellness Wheel. Don’t wait until stress damages...
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
New Special Olympics British Columbia t-shirt. Sheenagh and Jen are part of the wonderful British Columbia Special Olympics organization as athletes. They also work as advocates and public speakers to help instil confidence in their peers.
For Parents, For Teachers & Principals
Recommended website: How to talk about bullying, from an official government organization in the United States. Talking about bullying can be difficult for everyone. This website outlines the many ways to raise the subject of bullying and outlines: 1. How to raise the...
