Launched in 2020, over 140 educators and authors have joined in with the last three #microblog events here on slowchathealth.com. All three have been a huge success, lasting a whole month and featuring voices from across the globe. Sharing bite-sized blog posts of approximately 500 words, there have been submissions from experienced bloggers, first-time writers, …
The next big conference is almost upon us, and attendees are seeking advice on social media regarding how to make the most of their limited time at one of the biggest professional development opportunities of the year. Whether you are a seasoned conference goer, or this is your first time, there is something for everyone …
In a recent keynote address at the awesome North Dakota SHAPE conference I included some thoughts on the different stages that a teacher might go through during their career. It was a slightly tongue-in-cheek adaptation of a 2018 article from Terry Heick and I can definitely identify various stages of my own career, many of …
Continue reading Be a Change Agent: Join a Task Force and Shape the Future of Health Education
This week’s blog post comes from Barb Thayer, Executive Director at Candor Health Education, an Illinois-based nonprofit organization that educates students, their trusted adults and communities on the topics of drug and sex education. As Executive Director of Candor Health Education, I am all too familiar with the issues related to young people and alcohol use. …
Continue reading Prevention Starts Now: Talking to Teens About Alcohol and Breast Cancer
Previously on the blog, I've shared my predictions for the hottest topics for health teachers to address during the year ahead. These predictions reflected my lens, biases, and interests and reflected the community within which I teach. Wanting to update this popular post and wanting the content to feature more voices other than just mine, …
This guest blog post comes from Rose Tenuta, a health educator who works at Candor Health Education, and is aimed at students. It is almost Valentine’s Day! Thoughts of romance and love are on many young people’s minds and in ads on TV. Feeling in love is a wonderful connection between people. Many times in …
Continue reading Love Safe, Get Tested: A Valentine’s Day Reminder
In today's classroom, it's essential to find creative and engaging ways to capture the attention and interest of students. By using a diverse range of pedagogical techniques, we can not only hold the attention of our students but also help them retain information and develop a deeper understanding of the topic at hand. This is …
While the weather outside remains more conducive to staying inside with a coffee, a blanket, and a good book it's also a perfect time to catch up on the latest documentaries available to stream. I've blogged about documentary recommendations before, but here's the latest titles that are queued up, and ready for me to watch …
For those prone to seasonal affective disorder, a shift in the sleep cycle can impact energy levels. Ben Akiba/E+ via Getty Images Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York The annual pattern of winter depression and melancholy – better known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD – suggests a strong link between your …
It's that time of year again, a time with so much promise as people look forward to a fresh start and new beginnings. The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect on the past and plan for the future, and many people see the new year as a chance to start …
Continue reading #OneWord to Rule Them All: A Fresh Take on New Year’s Resolutions
Earlier this week, I took time out of my day and reflected on the past 12 months, sharing my thoughts in a lengthy blog post. The practice was powerful and identified some themes I needed to be aware of. I responded to 10 prompts which have informed me of where I am and given me …
I often encourage my students to reflect on their behaviors, evaluating the results of actions or behaviors before considering how to move forward in life. It's the reflection, the evaluation, and the multiple attempts in learning where my students show the most growth. I even tell my students that I can't get mad at them …
Although this site is predominantly for health teachers seeking to share ideas and learn from each other, I occasionally feature blog posts on different topics, with book recommendations being one of them. This review of my favorite health text remains popular, I have featured books from people I know personally, my annual #summerreads posts are fun to share, and of …
For the 452nd slowchathealth blog post I turn to a different author. This site has been blessed with the generous contributions of educators and service providers, sharing their words willingly with a global audience. While it is a goal of mine to feature a new blog post each week, there are times when inspiration, and …
Those of you lucky enough to teach in a designated health classroom may be looking to update your wall displays and are in search of fresh new content. Hopefully you are encouraging your students to create some awesome materials that will showcase your teaching of health education and inspire peers who see the work of …
Each month #slowchathealth highlights a book of the month. Sometimes this will be chosen by myself but usually it will be based upon the recommendations of my PLN. Each month the blog post is updated so that the most recent book of the month is featured BUT you can find ALL of the books in this Amazon list.
I traditionally start my Sexuality Education unit addressing myths about sex. I do this, even though some of these myths seem unbelievable - does anyone really believe that you can't get pregnant if you have sex standing up? However, in this era of medical misinformation, and influencers seeking views and likes, it's important for teachers …
Last week, I had a fantastic day at school, and I think it was because I did things that went against my daily routine. I thought I had such a great morning routine that I had even written a blog post about it. My routine was THAT good. I typically set an alarm for bedtime. …
Continue reading A Student Reminded Me That I Had Neglected Relationships Within The Building
Regular readers of the blog will know that twice I have selected a title for the slowchathealth Book of the Month that has related to walking. Firstly Born to Walk by Dan Rubinstein, and most recently 52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Streets, in which the author states: It's time to rethink walking, to reclaim it from …
Having never been the most organized of individuals, it has taken me a long time to realize that life is a little easier when things are planned. I've been known to pull lessons out of thin air, and although some of them have been good, I know that my best lessons are the ones that …
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