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The Anxious Generation
To motivate and empower teens, parents, educators, policymakers, and tech industry leaders to act collectively to free children and adolescents from a childhood spent largely alone on screens,… learn more
Tips For Easing Back-to-School Anxiety
As summer ends, a mix of emotions can fill households. While some parents eagerly anticipate sending their kids back to school, and some kids look forward to reuniting… learn more
26 Important Life Skills for Teens
Teaching teens life skills doesn’t just build independence, it also builds social-emotional learning (SEL) skills that teens need. There are five core SEL competencies that experts recommend. Look for… learn more
What staying up all night does to your brain
TED-Ed. Explore how pulling an all-nighter can impact your cognitive function, and find out what happens to your brain when you don't sleep. learn more
PHE America
Physical & Health Education America is the New York Times of the physical education field. Few aspects of health and physical education have been overlooked. learn more
Character First Education
Visit the free Online Learning Center for additional craft activities, stories, coloring pages, and videos that go with each character quality. Character First Education exists to help teachers,… learn more
National Bullying Prevention Month
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge that bullying has devastating effects on children and… learn more
Improving sleep hygiene to get a better night’s sleep
Sleeping well directly affects your mental and physical health. Fall short and it can take a serious toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional balance, and even your… learn more
BAM! Body and Mind: Classroom Resources for Teachers
Welcome to BAM! Body and Mind, a classroom resource portal for teachers of grades 4-8. Teachers can use BAM resources and information to help students make healthier lifestyle… learn more
Disability Etiquette
Sometimes you just don't know what to do or what to say when interacting with someone with a disability. The United Spinal Association has put together this comprehensive… learn more
Are Kids Anxious or Unprepared? The State of Digital and Media Literacy Education
There’s increasing concern about rising anxiety levels among youth, and technology often gets the blame. As we navigate a world where technology is an integral part of life,… learn more
42 Important Life Skills for Teens
Teens should leave home and head to college or career with a sense of who they are and the life skills to start adulting. We’ve compiled a list… learn more
63 Simple Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Times are tough for kids these days. There are so many issues that are completely out of their control—it really takes a toll on learning. Teaching mindfulness is… learn more
American Academy of CPR & First Aid
Why is it important to learn CPR? Every year about 350,000 people suffer cardiac arrest i.e. their heart stops. Sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of… learn more
NAMI: Video Resource Library
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Browse our featured videos of inspirational stories, PSAs, education shorts and more. learn more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay… learn more
NAMI: Kids, Teens and Young Adults
National Alliance on Mental Health One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or… learn more
Sesame Street: Healthy Minds and Bodies
Have you ever wished that your child or students came with an instruction manual? Sesame Street Tool Kits are a good start. Help children build healthy habits to… learn more
30 Friendship Videos To Teach Kindness and Compassion
It’s one of the most important things for kids to learn. Although kids learn many important lessons in school, one of the most important is how to be… learn more
How to protect your kids from screen time eye health problems.
Health Screentime Network. FREE guide. Discover how E Ink’s ePaper screens provide healthier screen time. Better for the eyes. Less media distraction. Learn more today. learn more
125 Positive Words of Encouragement for Kids
Phrases to help kids build their internal champion. Every student needs to hear words of encouragement. Students believe what we tell them, so positive words can be a… learn more
Teens Health: Text Anxiety
Test anxiety is actually a type of performance anxiety — a feeling someone might have in a situation where performance really counts or when the pressure's on to… learn more
KidsHealth
Nemours KidsHealth is the most-viewed site for dependable information on children's health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. learn more
Kids Health in the Classroom
KidsHealth in the Classroom offers educators free health-related lesson plans for PreK through 12th grade. Each Teacher's Guide includes discussion questions, classroom activities and extensions, printable handouts, and… learn more
What Is Test Anxiety?
Test anxiety is a type of performance anxiety. It can affect everyone from kindergarteners to PhD candidates. If you have test anxiety, you may have anxiety and stress… learn more
Action for Healthy Kids Resource Library
Welcome to the AFHK Resource Library, made possible by friends at the Kellogg Company Fund! Browse videos, activities, tip sheets, and more to utilize at school or the… learn more
NINE TIPS FOR OVERCOMING TEST ANXIETY
TechNotes Blog. Test anxiety is a common experience for many students. It can lead to feelings of stress and unease before, during, and after tests. One study confirmed… learn more
26 Ways To Help Students Who Struggle With Anxiety
Chances are you’ve seen a significant increase in the number of students who struggle with mental health over the past several years. According to JAMA Pediatrics, even before the… learn more
12 Ways to Help Students Identify Their Emotions
While there tends to be a greater focus on emotional literacy in elementary school, by the time kids reach middle and high school, they’re “figuring out who they… learn more
Incarceration Tool Kit
The incarceration of a loved one can be very overwhelming for both children and caregivers. It can bring about big changes and transitions. In simple everyday ways, you… learn more
Character Counts! Digital Classroom
CHARACTER COUNTS! uses its Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship as a foundational strategy while using the TEAM approach and incorporating other character education best-practices. Besides promoting… learn more
Kid's In-School Health and Wellness
GET READY TO FUEL UP We’re here to help provide access to good nutrition and overall wellness in school communities across the country! All the resources you need… learn more
Education Week: Bullying
Read about what schools can do to prevent and respond to bullying. Social media companies must address platforms' impact on kids' mental health and data privacy, educators say. learn more
Raising Teens Today
There’s no such thing as “bad” kids – just kids struggling to find their way in a society that makes it all too challenging. learn more
Action for Healthy Kids
All kids deserve to be healthy—in body and mind We help kids thrive by bringing families and schools together to ensure students have access to safe places to… learn more
10 Ways To Build a Digitally Resilient Kid
Digital resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges in an online world. Resilience is a skill that builds each time you learn how to deal with,… learn more
20 Apps To Combat Anxiety and Stress
Let’s face it, we’re all feeling a little bit anxious these days! While some people can take a quick moment and zen out, others need a bit of… learn more
Understanding Mental Wellness
Like our physical health, our mental health can be strengthened or diminished through daily habits. Understanding Mental Wellness introduces students to the topic of mental health and the… learn more
Helping Kids Manage Feelings and Emotions
Use this unit to teach students to recognize their feelings and emotions and learn to manage their moods. About Sanford fit fit is the Children's Health Initiative from… learn more
Learn About Eye Health
National Eye Institute. Don’t take your eyes for granted! Learn how to take care of them, get the facts about specific eye problems, and help others learn about… learn more
Medicines In My Home
The United States Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with NCPIE and Montgomery County, Maryland, have developed a middle school curriculum called Medicines in My Home--about safe use… learn more
Sanford Fit: Educators
Teachers, we are here to make your busy lives easier. Our site is filled with hundreds of resources, created with educators, for whole-child wellness. Learn more about how fit works and check… learn more
Let's Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum
The Let’s Talk: Runaway Prevention Curriculum is a free, evidence-based, interactive, 14-module curriculum intended to educate young people about alternatives to running away as well as to build life skills so… learn more
BrainPOP
BrainPOP is a commercial site but an especially engaging one--movies, experiments, etc. about blood, cells, hair. It is suitable for ages 6-14 but it does include sensitive topics… learn more
Adolescent and School Health
Additional resources from the CDC can be found here. Everything from Adolescent Health and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance to Multimedia Tools and Success Stories. Special needs factsheets can… learn more