Irrespective of the health model that you use in class, you can't escape the fact that mental health is intertwined with all other aspects of health. Historically teachers might have taught 'about' the topic of mental health, but we know students learn best when we take a more holistic approach, seeing the connections between health …
Who is talking to teens about pornography? Are you? Do you have a stance on the issue? Parents are hoping that teachers are talking about this, and teachers are hoping that parents are. With parents and teachers both avoiding the P-O-R-N conversation, there is no doubt that there is a need to give kids the …
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What do you do once you’ve returned home after an awesome conference? What should you do next to ensure that the post-conference ‘feels’ inspire you to get the most out of your trip? Here’s my list of 5 things to do to keep the fire burning. 1. Get Some Rest: If you followed my advice from last …
As a fan of classic hip-hop, and someone who was actually listening to Run DMC in real time (yes, I was old enough to purchase my own music in the early 80's) you can guess how excited I was to be present at the #SHAPETampa keynote delivered by Darryl McDaniels. His story is powerful and the …
