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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes. Frequent minor illnesses due to a compromised immune system.

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Supporting Young Patients and Families Through Their Cancer Care

Stanford Childrens

We have a large chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy program , which boosts a child’s own immune system to target specific proteins on cancer cells and fight the disease. At Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, we’re making a lot of headway in immunotherapy.

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We Must Protect Our Teachers

Alexandra Lemm

Teachers do not just provide an education; They provide structure, counseling, patience, support, and a moral compass. Schools are students´ second homes and educators are your teammates- you will not find anyone that will advocate more for your child. Educators, however, do not, and we are terrified.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Altogether, sleep lesson plans can help educate students on the basic science of sleep and how it relates to their healthy sleep habits. Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day?

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. What Are Health Education Lesson Plans? Finding quality health education lesson plans is a complex task!

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The Vital Link Between Physical Education and Academic Performance in Primary Schools

The PE Hub

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. However, a growing body of research is shedding light on a crucial connection: the link between physical education and academic performance.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus: What You Should Know About RSV

Stanford Childrens

In a continued effort to educate parents about RSV and its symptoms, David Cornfield, MD , chief of Pulmonary, Asthma, and Sleep Medicine , and medical director of Respiratory Therapy, answers frequently asked questions about RSV, vaccines , and how wellness visits can help in the future.