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The Relentless School Nurse: A New Era in School Nursing, the 2025 Version

Relentless School Nurse

Im exhausted by strength. I dont want to be patted on the back for how well I take a hit. Beneath the facade of strength lies an undeniable truth: we, too, need ease, support, and softness. While resilience is admirable, it has often become a euphemism for enduring unsustainable conditions without complaint. I want ease.

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). Lets be clear this isnt free-for-all or roll out the ball time.

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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength. I’ve learned to protect my mental well-being by implementing self-care practices that align with my values.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Without it, we risk leaving behind those who need support the most.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. This early commercialism can overshadow the fundamental aim of youth sports: enjoyment, character development, a growing love for the sport, and holistic well-being.

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2024 Arizona Family Day

Arizona Health and Physical Education

These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. No one knows kids as well as they do; they are the best people to shepherd children through such a confusing time. Click to view slideshow.