Conditioning Elementary School Motivation 
Relentless School Nurse
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Dr. Archie Bleyer, a clinical research professor at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and lead author of the study, was personally motivated to investigate this issue after a tragic event close to home. Research shows that people with mental health conditions are far more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators.
Better Coaching
DECEMBER 24, 2024
When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure.
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Gopher Sport
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one. It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand.
Teen Health 101
MAY 22, 2022
However, a learning disability is not a reflection of a person’s intelligence or motivation level. The , Mayo Clinic states, “A child who doesn't learn to add in elementary school won't be able to tackle algebra in high school. Some children might act out to distract attention from their challenges at school.”
School Yard
JANUARY 7, 2022
Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Depending on your location, weather can change daily so if it is too hot or cold or the conditions are not to participants’ liking they don’t have to come.
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