https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks en-us 2019-04-23 23:37:28 UTC 2019-04-30 22:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443439 Three ways high-quality preschool can improve the health of children
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/02/04/three-ways-high-quality-preschool-can-improve-health-children/?utm_term=.35de4fc0a8af

This article, from The Washington Post, talks about the effect that high-quality preschool has on the health of children. Building a strong foundation for a culture of health begins at early childhood. The first of three ways to improve child health through preschool is to introduce children to hear-healthy foods and balanced diets in school and promote exercise. The second is for the preschool's outreach to the parents. It will improve the parents' mental health, parenting skills, and health knowledge, which will in turn benefit the child. The last is improving socio-emotional skills, cognitive skills, and mental health, especially in low-income and bilingual children. There is a high need to set standards that promote health directly and indirectly in public preschool programs. This article is good for teaching mental and emotional health, because it provides ways to improve those exact things in children and in parents. ]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443439 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443503 What We Mean When We Talk About Obesity, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do About It
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/what-we-mean-when-we-talk-about-obesity-why-it-matters-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/2019/03/22/ae02fbd4-4666-11e9-8aab-95b8d80a1e4f_story.html?utm_term=.b5298b390d30 

This article, from The Washington Post, talks about the what's and why's of obesity. There is a strong bias which creates barriers in higher education and jobs and promotions, but it also leads to heavier people avoiding seeking medical care. Society blames the amount of obese people on poor diet quality, because of the modern food environment; however, that's not necessarily always the case. A new approach is needed. The call to focus more on public policies that make it easier for everyone to find and afford nutritional foods, live in a safe and healthy environment, eat well-balanced meals and be physically active. This article could be used in a classroom to talk about healthy eating.

]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443503 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443611 Even a Little Exercise Can Mean Big Improvements in Your Health
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/even-a-little-exercise-can-mean-big-improvements-in-your-health/2019/04/26/3eaf6730-652f-11e9-8985-4cf30147bdca_story.html?utm_term=.2ff6a451ea4f 

In this article, from The Washington Post, exercise is discussed. Exercise provides an incredible amount of health benefits and working consistently can help prevent heart disease, muscle weakness, increase bone and muscle strength, and is a mood booster. Only about half of the adults get the amount of exercise that they need. More than a quarter of Americans are completely inactive. Building exercise into daily life and making every minute count can ensure a healthy lifestyle. This article can be used to teach physical activity in a health class because it gives the basis of exercise and helpful tips. It can be used in a classroom by doing some of the things the article suggests, like brisk walking, running, or jogging. ]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:18 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443611 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443674 Field Trip Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe
https://www.liveabout.com/field-trip-safety-tips-for-kids-3129396

This is article is from LiveAbout.com, explaining tips for field trip safety. Talking to your children and the teacher is the first step. Create a layer of respect and a good flow of communication will follow. Making sure the teacher has the correct contact information is incredibly important, along with making sure your child is dressed in a color-appropriate outfit. Having students stand out against the background will help them from not getting lost from the group. Finally, making sure that special instructions are sent with the teacher if the student has special circumstances like food allergies or medications needed while on a trip. The overall goal of a field trip is to learn and have fun! This article could be used to supplement teacher and parent knowledge about it. This will in turn ensure that the students have a safe and fun field trip.]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443674 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443851 What You Need To Know About Food Allergies
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/what-you-need-to-know-about-food-allergies/2018/12/07/56d4838e-f1af-11e8-80d0-f7e1948d55f4_story.html?utm_term=.e592f719b6d7 


This article, from The Washington Post, goes over everything about food allergies. They define it as an abnormal and overactive response from your immune system to something that it shouldn't react to. Children accumulate allergies to foods when they're young, but it's common for those to resolve. The difference between a food allergy and an intolerance is explained along with common symptoms someone might have if having an allergic reaction. The diagnosis and treatments of food allergies are also touched on. Suggestions are given for what someone might swap out a problem food for. For example, eliminating a problem food from one's diet can rob them of certain nutrients. Eating leafy green vegetables and adding safe protein into the diet will make up for those lost nutrients. This article could be used to inform parents and teachers about food allergies. Allergies are very common, so addressing the subject in class wouldn't be a stretch. The teacher could use the information in the article to formulate a lesson to teach the students more about it and awareness.


]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443851 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443947 D.C. Students Wrote Essays About Their Fear of Violence
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dc-students-wrote-essays-about-their-fear-of-violence-everyone-should-read-them/2019/04/26/6e71304a-679e-11e9-82ba-fcfeff232e8f_story.html?utm_term=.6e70a24e2436 

In this article, from The Washington Post, middle-school students wrote about their experiences about not feeling safe in their community and about their fear of violence. So far there have been 52 homicides in the District, an increase of 30 percent over the last year. Not only are young people the victim of violences, but are often its perpetrators. The students' insights about bullying, social media, family trauma, guns, etc, give shape to city policies and programs. This article would be used for in the teaching of intentional injury and violence in classrooms. Having students read what other students are going through, would give them an inside look on intentional violence. ]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355443947 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355444041 US Sales OK'd for Cigarette Alternative that Heats Tobacco
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/us-sales-okd-for-cigarette-alternative-that-heats-tobacco/2019/04/30/d0fb709a-6b77-11e9-bbe7-1c798fb80536_story.html?utm_term=.bff8f8c6014b

In this article, from The Washington Post, the alternative for cigarettes is the subject. There is an alternative for a cigarette that heats tobacco without burning it, called the IQOS (EYE-kose.) About 14% of U.S. Adults smoke despite all of the recent efforts to prevent that, like the tax hikes, smoking bans, and public health campaigns. IQOS is different than an e-cigarette because it heats up tobacco but stops before burning it, producing a tobacco aerosol that includes nicotine. There is a high surge of e-cigarette users because of middle- and high-schoolers. This article could be used to teach about preventing tobacco use because the newest device, IQOS, was made to help smokers transition to e-cigarettes in hopes of quitting. ]]> 2019-04-30 14:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355444041 janebryer43 https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355444128 April is Alcohol Awareness Month
https://www.thewesternnews.com/briefs/20190430/april_is_alcohol_awareness_month

This article, from The Western News, explains that april is alcohol awareness month and talks about the dangers of it. Alcohol is the most abused, and commonly used, drug among the youth in the US - more than tobacco and recreational drugs. It states that people 12-to-20 years drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the US. Long term effects of alcohol can be irreversible. It stresses the importance of raising awareness in our homes and communities because alcohol effects not just us, but everyone else around us. It's helpful to talk to a primary care provider about alcohol use, along with making small changes in your daily life. This would be a good article to use in classrooms for teaching preventing alcohol/drug use. The students reading this article would be able to relate to it because the statistics given are all about students their age. ]]> 2019-04-30 14:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/janebryer43/cbws9k7xy0ks/wish/355444128