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Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance

Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance By Susan Burdic, PhD August 28, 2025 A reporter and researcher for the Defender based in Fairfield, Iowa The author of a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association said...
Why it’s time to feel less guilty about screen time

Why it’s time to feel less guilty about screen time

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

Instead of obsessing over the hours children spend using devices, experts now suggest considering how kids are using them. Some key points from an article by Dave McGinn, Globe and Mail, January 16, 2021 – Why it’s time to feel less guilty about screen time...

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  • The Soul Bird
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School Health Coordinator testimonial

"The Model speaks to young people about taking responsibility for their own health and well-being. The Wheel metaphor is practical and easily understood by any age and could be adapted to a wide range of learning styles. The student-friendly ideas can easily be integrated into curriculum and extra-curricular health promoting lessons and activities. It builds on all of the principles of health promotion."

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"Finally we have a framework into which all our work fits like a glove! The Wellness Resource has provided both philosophical and practical threads that logically and creatively tie together the many varied themes we develop in our program."

Counselor testimonial

"As a First Nations Counselor I have adopted the Wellness Wheel Model to address the diverse needs of my students. It encompasses all aspects of life and is not specific to any one culture or society. I not only encourage the students to use the Model, I use it in my own life as well."

Recent Blog Posts

  • The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Public Health
  • Screen Time Increases Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure, Insulin Resistance
  • How to Protect Your Teen’s Mental Health
  • The Soul Bird
  • Wellness Priorities Survey – a school wellness study
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