Feature Channels: Back to School

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Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues, from identifying children who may be at risk for heart problems, to helping a child cope with anxiety of returning to school. CHAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Its physicians and staff are exceeding expectations and making extraordinary contributions in the field of children’s health.

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Back to school tips on living green and making environmentally friendly choices from Ryerson University.

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Back to School tip sheet on healthy eating from Ryerson University.

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The use of technology in the classroom is growing beyond computers to improve student learning, according to a Kansas State University education technology expert.

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Indiana U experts discuss whooping cough concerns, home-sick college students, strong computer passwords and helping students with autism spectrum disorders get off to a good start this school year.

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College freshmen often joke about gaining the “Freshman 15,” even though research shows most new college students only gain 3.5 pounds their first year of college. But even that modest weight gain should be taken seriously—transitioning from high school to college should not lead to unwanted pounds and expanded waistlines.

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Does having a smart roommate help you do better in college? Wake Forest University economics professor Amanda Griffith’s research shows the answer may be yes. Griffith’s study suggests it might be possible to increase overall achievement by sorting certain students into their housing assignments by ability level.

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Higher academic expectations and worries about connecting socially can make the transition from middle school to high school challenging. But, parents can play an important role in helping young teens move smoothly into the more complex world of high school, says Jose Villalba, associate professor of counseling at Wake Forest University.

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With many high school students in the thick of visiting colleges, the voicemail and e-mail boxes of admissions officers are filling up with urgent questions. Wake Forest University’s Dean of Admissions has compiled her top ten list of FAQs to provide clarity for prospective students and their parents.

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Wake Forest University rising seniors offer the advice they wish they'd received when they were moving in. Everything from getting along with roommates to handling schoolwork.

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When it comes to your first college roommate remember to keep communication open and honest. You might even want to consider a roommate agreement, although it doesn't have to be as specific as the one Sheldon and Leonard use on The Big Bang Theory sitcom.

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For families with school-aged children, New Year’s really comes in August, says counseling professor Samuel T. Gladding. “Why not make new school year resolutions that set the family up for success?” He offers 10 tips for how to decrease stress and strengthen family relationships.

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Kennedy Krieger Expert Advises Parents on What to Look for During Early Childhood

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A record number of American kids are being expelled from preschool, limiting their chances of success when they enter a full-day classroom. According to Oregon State University's Megan McClelland, a leading researcher in the field of early childhood development and an associate professor of human development and family sciences, parents can prepare their kids now by playing games that help their children develop better self-regulation skills.

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To foster interest in biomedical science, NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences will host an interactive Web chat about the cell on Friday, November 2, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT.

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Ryerson University experts offer tips on learning success, student finance, leaving home and more

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Johns Hopkins Nursing doctoral student measures reduction of stress in college students through use of saliva samples and a smartphone app.

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In a new study analyzing Internet usage among college students, researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have found that students who show signs of depression tend to use the Internet differently than those who show no symptoms of depression.

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Ryerson University’s Centre for Urban Energy launches Energy Management and Innovation Certificate

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Today, 93 percent of teens online use Facebook, and nearly a quarter of college admissions officers use it to help evaluate applicants. Because social media are so prevalent, Wake Forest University’s Dean of Admissions offers tips to help prospective students balance their “digital personae.”

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Butler University VP explains what every new student should do in his/her first six weeks of college.

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A clinical psychologist and staff counselor at the University of Indianapolis offers advice to help parents adjust when their children leave home for college.

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Tips for avoiding allergy and asthma triggers in the classroom

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Peter N. Wenger, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, highlights immunizations that college-age children should consider before heading back to school.

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Yoga classes have positive psychological effects for high-school students, according to a pilot study in the April Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

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Lady Gaga and other celebrities commenting on bullying have the chance to teach young people about the horrors of bullying abuse, says the director of the University at Buffalo’s Alberti Center for the Prevention of Bullying Abuse, a power that makes it important they act responsibly.

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New York City, NY (September 22, 2011) – The first weeks of school are stressful enough on children, but how much more so for children with underlying heart problems. Parents of children who have been diagnosed with cardiac problems such as a heart murmur or irregular heart beat, or whose family has a history of heart problems, should be specially vigilant. The following information from the Pediatric Heart Center of The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore should be considered by parents of children at risk for heart disease:

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Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues. Founded just a decade ago, and now one of the most advanced hospitals for children in the nation, CHAM is ranked among the nation’s leading institutions in all 10 pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Its physicians and staff are exceeding expectations and making extraordinary contributions in the field of children’s health.

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We put the kids first all summer and eat more when we are with them and on vacation. Now is the time to buckle down and take care of yourself.

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Back-to-school time is here and while many parents are concerned with packing healthy lunches for their kids, it’s also important to make sure the food they’re eating is safe to eat as well. This IFT audio news release provides helpful food safety lunch packing tips.

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Students’ first year at university or college is often jam packed with a lot of classes, assignments and social events. Finding ways to get enough sleep at night can be a little tricky for students who are constantly on the go. Professor Colleen Carney, a sleep disorder expert at Ryerson University’s Sleep and Depression Lab offers simple, effective ways that can be used to help students sleep well.

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A pain specialist offers tips for making sure school backpacks won't cause neck or back pain or contribute to deformity of the spine. Tips for adults, too, who risk chronic back pain from bags that are too heavy or carried improperly.

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Ryerson University faculty expert offers tips on how to watch your weight while at school.

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The Great Recession could have lingering impacts on the children of the unemployed. There is growing evidence that parental job loss has adverse consequences on children’s behavior, academic achievement and later employment outcomes, particularly in economically disadvantaged families.

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A new study finds that college students are spending too much time burning the midnight oil and not enough time gaining the sleep that will benefit their ability to learn.

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With the start of the school year quickly approaching, physicians from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital are urging parents and drivers to do their part to keep kids safe as they walk to school. Release includes tips from experts on how to avoid accidents.

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The pressure for peak performance and an on-call-24/7 mentality in the professional world continue to increase. How can today’s college students prepare for the expectations of tomorrow’s workforce without burning out before earning their bachelors’ degrees? Counselors and career advisors have teamed up to develop the following tips to help students deal with job-related stress before their admirable work ethic becomes an unhealthy work obsession.

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For kids, the summer months are packed with vacations, camps, week-to-week schedule changes and lots of late nights. It’s no wonder that getting back to the school year routine can be difficult. Returning to regular sleep schedules can be even harder. According to sleep expert and Saint Joseph’s University Professor of Psychology Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., the end of the summer is the time to reset kids’ biological clocks.

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Going to university or college can be exciting, but a little overhwhelming for students who haven't been in school for a while. To put their worries to rest and make their first year successful, Marsha Serrette, a program facilitator at Ryerson University, offers these handy tips.

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In the world of “back to school,” there’s nothing like heading off to college for the first time. It’s an emotion-filled event that leaves teens (and parents) oscillating between gleeful anticipation and sheer terror. Salisbury University's Paula Morris offers tips on how freshmen can make the most of their experience.

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From teasing on the bus to hitting on the playground to spreading rumors through social media, the start of school can mean the beginning of bullying for some children. Wake Forest University Professor of Counseling Donna Henderson offers her top 12 tips for parents to prevent their children from becoming bullies or victims.

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NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon offers tips on avoiding injury from an overstuffed backpack.

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KiVa, implemented in Finland in 2007, has impressed researchers with its proven reduction in bullying incidents. According to one recent study, KiVa “halved the risk of bullying others and of being victimized in one school year.”

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Tips from Ryerson University's Learning Success Centre.

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Ryerson Fashion Union students offer tips on Fall 2011 fashion trends, including vintage finds.

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For some children, the excitement of starting or going back to school turns to fear at the bus stop or classroom door. Separation anxiety is a real condition for many children and their parents on the first day of school, says Samuel T. Gladding, professor of counseling at Wake Forest University and author of the book “Family Therapy.”

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Ryerson University social media expert offers tips for students on protecting their online privacy.

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Sixty percent of kids feel tired at school and 15 percent fall asleep; adolescents need nine solid hours, but most are sleep deprived.

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For many students, going to college or university also means moving away from home and starting a new life in a new city. Take the opportunity to also start a new eco-friendly chapter and go back green with these tips.

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From Fashion to Finance, DMZ companies hit the market in time for back to school.