Have you ever heard of TED? Thyroid Eye Disease. Maybe from the latest commercial about medication for TED? If not, you’re in the right spot. My Mother, 57, lives with TED, a condition that has developed from her Grave’s Disease. This disease went undetected for 52 years, 2 years into being a first time grandmother. …
We have heard time and time that social media is bad for teens and causes depression and anxiety despite the lack of evidence supporting this fact. Even the Surgeon General in 2023 stated the lack of robust evidence stating social media was the cause of teens’ mental health issues. Motivation is a critical factor in …
Do you ever wonder if what you’re doing in the classroom is working? Is it actually having an impact on health behavior? In an attempt to ensure I was making a difference, I did some research into what actually works. That’s when I found out about the Social Norms Approach. When employed, this approach has …
Regular readers of this site will know that I have been exploring all things #MeaningfulPE in physical education classes with my junior and senior students. This semester, my students have viewed a series of short video reflections from educators nationwide. These personal 'movement journey' narratives aim to inspire my students and expose them to diverse …
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