March 19, 2026
According to NPR, new research shows that nearly three-quarters of U.S. teenagers are not getting enough sleep, with rising sleep deprivation across all demographics driven by factors beyond screen time and posing serious risks to adolescent mental health, learning, and development. Read more here!
Read More [+]March 19, 2026
School nurses provide evidence-based quality care to students with type 1 diabetes. The Diabetes Education & Camping Association (DECA) encourages school nurses to connect with their local camp to share resources, align on best practices for supporting students with diabetes, and learn how to talk…
Read More [+]March 18, 2026
According to NPR, winter can be especially challenging for Michelle Wright, owner of Michelle’s Place Child Care Center, with two locations in southwestern Illinois, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. Please read more here!
Read More [+]March 18, 2026
According to the 74, relationships and experiences in early childhood leave a lasting imprint on the developing brain. The infant and toddler years shape how young children learn, regulate their emotions and interact with the world around them. Read more here!
Read More [+]March 17, 2026
A practical resource for middle school and high school health educators, the second edition of this popular text is aligned with the new SHAPE America National Health Education Standards. It includes new units organized by health skills, as well as 70 new lessons and reproducible student worksheets. The online…
Read More [+]March 17, 2026
Vaccine hesitancy is often misunderstood. For many families, it reflects a desire for transparency, respect, and better engagement — not a rejection of science. When we listen and center community voices, trust grows. Read Unity Consortium‘s latest blog to explore how history shapes conversations about…
Read More [+]March 17, 2026
March is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to encourage healthy eating in our schools and communities. Good nutrition, along with regular exercise, supports overall well-being and decreases the risk of conditions such as obesity, depression, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Read More [+]March 3, 2026
According to NASN, ongoing measles cases and outbreaks have many families concerned. School nurses know measles is extremely contagious, and MMR vaccination remains the best way to protect against measles and its complications. HealthyChildren.org, created and powered by the American Academy…
Read More [+]March 3, 2026
According to NASN, School nurses play a critical role in helping families recognize and respond to student health needs. NASN’s Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Toolkit provides ready-to-use resources to help you educate parents and families about early detection and screening for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). While T1D cannot be…
Read More [+]March 3, 2026
According to Medical Xpress, while most parents know to limit candy, the true danger of sugar in a child’s diet is often hidden in plain sight. A growing body of research reveals that excessive sugar consumption in childhood is linked to a frightening list of long-term health problems, including…
Read More [+]We’ve seen rapid expansion of our after-school activities, [and an] increased [number of] students meeting their healthy fitness zones.
