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How to Take an oral Temperature with a Digital Thermometer
U-46 students and staff should be taking their temperature daily. Here are some tips and information about how to get an accurate oral temperature reading.
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School Stress: Why Your Teen Needs a Good Night's Sleep
Are you wondering how you might talk with your teen about developing a healthy sleep routine? This informaiton will help you connect with your teen and talk about how good sleep is an excellent, drug free way to reduce stress in school.
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How to Talk with Your Son or Daughter About Vaping
Great information for parents that want to have a positive discussion with their teens about vaping.
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Quick Facts on the Risks of Vaping for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
The CDC gives facts and interesting informaiton about current and future health of children, teens and young adults related to vaping. How does it really affect the lungs? What other health challenges can vaping cause?
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Teens & Vaping
General information about the specific effects of vaping in teens. Also information about vaping and Covid-19 complications in teens.
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3 Risks of Too Much Screen Time
How can too much screen time be 'toxic' for teens? Why? Research reveals 3 things that might surprise you.
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10 Strategies to Limit your Teen's Screen Time
How do parents and guardians help manage screen time without causing disruption in the hoursehold? 10 tips to consider for parents wanting to establish house routines for screen time use.
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How Does Screen Time Affect Kids' Brains?
Interesting look at the research coming out about how screen time may change the wiring of children's and teens' brains
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Sun Safety
Why is skin protection for children and teens important? What are common sense ways to protect the skin? What should we do if our child or teen gets a sunburn?
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Sleep in Adolescents
What amount of sleep do teens need and why? How can we help our teens develop positive sleep routines? What are some of the challenges?