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The Relentless School Nurse: The Power of Rest – No More Plate Spinning

Relentless School Nurse

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Here are a few reasons why taking a break is essential for your well-being: Prevents Burnout: When we work too hard without taking a break, we can become burned out, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment.

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New Immune System, New Life for California Teen Overcoming Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Now, they even share the same immune system. CAR T-cell therapy engineers a child’s T cells (immune cells) to include a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to help the immune system see and kill cancer cells. It was one more hurdle to getting Emily well. Part of the reason Emily is doing so well is her mom.

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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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Teen Riding High After Long Battle With Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Most kids who are diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)—the most common childhood cancer—respond well to the first round of treatment with chemotherapy. We will never know if the fungus was already there before chemo and it found a moment to thrive when the chemo suppressed Mateo’s immune system,” Dr. Aftandilian said.

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What’s New With RSV, COVID-19, and Flu Shots for Kids

Stanford Childrens

As children are back in school and the days get chillier, it’s a reminder to protect our families against viruses this upcoming season. Antibodies are part of our immune system and help us fight infections. Monoclonal antibodies are made to look like the antibodies produced in the human body and mimic the immune system response.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students.

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Twins Share Everything, Including Celiac Disease

Stanford Childrens

Trouble gaining weight leads to suspicion of celiac disease When the boys went for their wellness check at age 5, their pediatrician noticed that they were not gaining weight like they should. Gluten is found in grains, particularly wheat, barley, and rye, as well as oats that are processed in the same factory as gluten-containing grains.