SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Meanwhile, DeShawn — the class captain for the week — leads the warm-up, and other students complete their daily mental health questionnaire displayed on the projector. It shows my students the bigger picture: locations, costs and customers who typically have access to these different health and wellness spaces.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Our insights can illuminate our unique challenges and impact on student health and well-being. Editor, Teresa Savage Every day, school nurses across the country step into their health offices knowing their impact will extend far beyond the walls of their schools. Our practice is unique, often misunderstood, and minimized.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2025

The inspiration for integrating music into school health offices came to life during a conversation with Eileen Gavin, President of the New Jersey State School Nurses Association. Music can create a supportive and healing environment that enhances student well-being. Email me at relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com with your suggestions!

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Finally, some positive news in emergency preparedness for schools: Maryland’s new active shooter drill guidelines , set to take effect in the 2025 school year, mark a significant shift towards prioritizing student mental health while maintaining effective emergency readiness.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Incorporate 143 into Lessons : When discussing health and wellness, consider introducing the concept of 143 to emphasize the importance of self-love, care, and emotional well-being. By fostering an environment of empathy and care, we help to promote emotional well-being.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 20, 2025

In the middle of it all, we’re managing chronic conditions, addressing mental health crises, coordinating care, building trust with families, and advocating for health equity. Action: Schedule one “mental health day” per quarter. The work is meaningful, but also exhausting. Stepping away isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

Or do we choose a different pathone of joy, health, and fulfillment, where we turn toward each other instead of away from each other; where we choose love over fear; where we recognize community as the irreplaceable foundation for our well-being? Engage with students, staff, and faculty beyond the health office. – U.S.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 4, 2025

Vivek Murthy, MD A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a powerful and authoritative public health communication tool designed to address urgent health issues facing the American people. This lack of awareness presents a barrier to effective public health interventions and underscores the importance of the Surgeon Generals advisory.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2025

As frontline nurses and longtime child advocates, Gaffney and Mills have seen the damage hunger does to children’s health and development. Chronic hunger increases the risk of long-term health problems and erodes emotional well-being. Malnourished kids struggle to grow, learn, and thrive. That’s how movements grow.

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While that’s always the primary goal, a handful of forward-thinking hospitals have embraced a family-focused approach to care that also includes the parents’ mental health and well-being. She was immediately admitted to Dominican’s NICU, which is staffed by a Stanford Medicine Children’s Health care team.

Health

PE for Parents

JUNE 6, 2025

ConnectEd Our ConnectEd program is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional health and youth risk behavior prevention. Every Kid Healthy Week Celebrate your efforts to improve kids’ health and well-being with an event that gets families and communities involved in the fun.

Wellness

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Although I have retired from my career as a health and physical educator, I continue to advocate about the importance of physical literacy and physical activity. She is an active member and a past president of WHPE (Wisconsin Health and Physical Education) as well as a past president of SHAPE America Midwest District.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 27, 2024

From advocating for gun violence prevention and championing health equity to pushing for education reform and reimagining care delivery, we’ve tackled challenges head-on. We’ve also prioritized our well-being, recognizing its importance in sustaining our vital work.

Schooling

SHAPE America

JULY 24, 2025

Redesign and Organize A well-organized gym isn’t just about tidy equipment; it sets the tone for structure and intentional teaching. I believe there’s power in helping kids discover joy in their bodies, confidence in their skills, and excitement in physical activity. Keep a “smile file” close by for all those little notes students give you.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 1, 2025

There was a sense of anticipation in the air—an eagerness to learn, reconnect, and tackle the evolving challenges of school health together. newjersey was well represented!!! I was immediately struck by the energy and optimism that filled every corner of the conference center. Next year it will be in VEGAS, NASN2026!

Schooling

Stanford Childrens

MAY 12, 2025

At Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford , the art therapy program plays a pivotal role in promoting mental health and well-being for young patients. By offering a creative outlet for young patients emotions and experiences, art therapy helps individuals find meaning, purpose, and joy, even amid their health challenges.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 7, 2025

Medicaid plays a vital role in supporting the health and educational success of vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities and those living in poverty. These services are not only essential for improving health outcomes but also critical for enhancing educational opportunities. It provides over $7.5 It provides over $7.5

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2025

The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. Support networks, schools, and mental health services offer hope, but comprehensive reforms are essential. Keep an eye out for stress-related health issues and provide appropriate care.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 3, 2025

As school nurses, we are the sentinels of student health, on the frontlines of care, advocacy, and equity. From chronic absenteeism to unmet mental health needs, from hunger and housing instability to the trauma that walks through our doors in the bodies and behaviors of the children we serve, school nurses see it all.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education

Magnus Health

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

For K-12 school nurses, managing the health of students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy can be challenging. Electronic health record (EHR) software is revolutionizing this aspect of school healthcare, offering numerous benefits that can enhance the quality of care and streamline administrative tasks.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While school nurses are highly respected and considered essential for student well-being, we face significant shortages and systemic challenges that threaten our effectiveness. It serves as both a call to action and a testament to the crucial role of school nurses in supporting student health and well-being.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. Physical education is more than just a scheduled block in the school day—it’s an opportunity for fostering lifelong health and fitness habits. However, not all PE programs are created equal.

PE

Stanford Childrens

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stanford Medicine Childrens Health provides the latest expert, research-driven care to children with bowel disease Abigail (Abby) is a high-energy 8-year-old from Visalia, California, who loves to bake sweets, create art, dance around the living room, and do gymnastics in the yard. Yet, she wasnt always this carefree.

Achievement

Better Coaching

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Alignment with Long-Term Athlete Development The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model emphasizes prioritizing athlete health and growth over short-term gains. Sleep Health , 1(1), 40-43.

Nutrition

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 14, 2025

The co-authored article, “Understanding School Nurses Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs,” marks a significant step in amplifying the voices of school nurses on this urgent public health issue. Your stories and insights are shaping the future of school health and safety.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 11, 2025

We monitor developmental milestones, identify early warning signs of health and learning challenges, support children with chronic conditions, and build trusting relationships with families. It’s a direct assault on the well-being of the children and families we serve—and it’s a public health emergency.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

CHC is deeply concerned about proposed Medicaid cuts that could jeopardize the health of millions of Americans, especially children. This coverage ensures that students can receive the necessary support to manage their health conditions, reducing absenteeism and improving academic performance.

Schooling

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Resiliency is forged through rigorous training, moral grounding, and a steadfast support system from mental health resources, peers, and strong leadership. I’ve learned to protect my mental well-being by implementing self-care practices that align with my values. RESILIENT ADVICE Setbacks and challenges are natural.

Strength

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It’s important that we try to keep kids active in sports and also make them want to be active adults as well. I also came away with the reflection that the health care providers need those qualities as well, to take care of the teams and help them maintain success. When is the right age for a child to focus on only one sport?

Sports

Magnus Health

MAY 21, 2025

The schools with the most support and best framework for handling mental health put up a united front. A school cant just decide its wellness cultureits up to the teachers, staff, parents, and students to work together to create a supportive community.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). I worry deeply that Kennedy’s leadership would jeopardize the health of the very students, families, and communities we serve—and I know I’m not alone; even his own family members have publicly voiced concerns about the dangers his views could pose. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy Jr.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

When students choose their just right challenge and level up by earning coins or rings, they are not only mastering motor skills but also experiencing the excitement of a well-known video game. The gamification of scooters, for example, connects to the universality of racing and movement.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing. or if you’re on Instagram, visit me there @klingernurse , a lot of my TikTok content gets shared there as well! Hi, I’m Mandy! On TikTok, I am Mrs. Palo.

Middle School

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 7, 2025

From navigating the frontlines of a global pandemic to responding to the mental health crisis unfolding in our students, we have carried far more than our job descriptions could ever capture. Health decisions are politicized. Health decisions are politicized. Public health is under scrutiny. The stress is real.

Schooling

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

High School

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. 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.

Sports