I am a Registered Nurse and I have been in the health care field in both clinical practice and health education for over thirty years. I am also a registered health information administrator and a certified professional hospital risk manager. …
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Who said healthy snacking can’t be done? By Chloe’ Rogers
Admit it, we all LOVE to eat! Food is embedded into our culture and we include it in everything we do— holidays, birthdays, social gatherings, etc. But what about the in-between times— the times when it is after breakfast, but…
Adolescents and Stress By Victor Chijioke
Feeling stressed is a normal response for anyone who is faced with danger, uncertainty, or a higher expectation for performance. However, when stress becomes overwhelming, it can lead to physical and mental health issues. Stress can stem from demands of…
BALANCE- It is EVERTHING! By Joyceann Musel-Winn
How many times have you asked yourself, “Can I stay on the beam?” or “Can I stick the landing?” We are challenged with “BALANCE” in many ways in our daily lives How about thirst? Thirst is our body’s signal that…
Nutrition Basics
Dr. Marilyn Massey-Stokes holds many credentials in the field of health education, wellness and nutrition, including a Doctorate of Higher Education (EdD), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Fellow–American School Health Association (FASHA), Certified Wellness Coach (CWC), Certified Health Coach (CHC).…
You’re Not Special
As parents of athletes, especially, this statement is certainly one few of us has uttered. “You are not special.” Are we doing our children more harm than good by constantly telling them just how extraordinary they are? In 2012, a…
Finding the School Scheduling Option That Works for Your Child
In gymnastics, as with many other competitive sports, practice schedules only get more demanding the more an athlete advances. Some parents and children struggle to find the right balance between hours in the gym and time for homework. Still other…