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Tag Archives: health
Invite Guests—Not Germs—to Your Home During the Holidays
By Elizabeth Verdick, author of Germs Are Not for Sharing Hurray, it’s the holiday season! Uh-oh, it’s also cold and flu season. Parties, travel, and gatherings are all part of holiday fun, but time spent with others during cold and … Continue reading
Flu Season Survival Guide for Teachers
By Andrew Hawk Being a teacher comes with several occupational hazards. One of these hazards is the exposure to infectious diseases. It’s not just that children take part in a variety of habits that spread germs, it’s that schools put … Continue reading
Counselor’s Corner: Puberty Resources for Tweens and Teens
Puberty can be an awkward time not only for adolescents but also for the adults who care about them. It can sometimes be uncomfortable to step in and help adolescents take care of their changing bodies. The good news is … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Parenting
Tagged good hygiene, health, puberty, teens, tweens
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Counselor’s Corner: Enjoy Moving More!
My New Year’s resolution this year is to move more. Until recently, I have had a love-hate relationship with exercise. This time around, however, I am thinking about it differently. Whether you are trying to incorporate exercise into your routine … Continue reading
