Mon.Apr 08, 2024

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How a Social Media Post Led a Teen to Find a ‘Kidney Buddy’ for Life

Stanford Childrens

Sarah Best was scrolling on Instagram while at home in Sacramento when she came across a stranger’s story. It was about a teen who needed a kidney. “Being O negative, I give a lot of blood, but I always had the thought of wanting to do something more,” Sarah said. “When I saw that post, it just felt like it was that time.” The story described a 14-year-old named Jaxon Shaneyfelt from Turlock, California, who got unexpected news that he had kidney failure.

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7 Lousy Parenting Excuses

RC Families

All of us are creatures of habit. And it’s no different in parenting. The longer we do it, the more we find ourselves defaulting to behaviors that we do without thinking twice. Good or bad, they’ve become a way of life. The problem with parenting excuses is that even though they are not intended for.

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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children

Stanford Childrens

Discovering that your child might have autism can be overwhelming for parents. Like any medical condition, it means your family may have to deal with special challenges. Sumit Sen, MD , a pediatrician at Bayside Medical Group – Alameda , offers some strategies that families can use to help set their child up for success. Dr. Sen also discusses this topic in a HealthTalks podcast.

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12 Questions with Paul Blackburn: Baseball Player

The Sporting

12 Questions with Baseball Player Paul Blackburn Paul Blackburn is a lifelong baseball fan - and he currently plays for Bristol Baseball Club. The Sporting Blog interviews Paul about the ups and downs of baseball life - and his favourite sporting moments so far! Paul Blackburn plays for Bristol Baseball Club 1. What is the earliest memory you have of your sport?

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Welcome, SHARE Youth Advisory Council Members!

Teen Health Mississippi

Say hello to our newest group of youth and young adult partners in the SHARE (Sexual Health for Adolescents Rooted in Equity) Youth Advisory Council! Comprised of bright minds aged 15-24 hailing from all corners of Mississippi—from the Gulf Coast to Desoto County—this diverse group of young leaders is ready to make a difference in their communities!