Education experts from the Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development are available for back-to-school interviews. Peabody College was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 education school in the nation in 2009.
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be both exciting and terrifying for a tween. Parental involvement is important for a successful move to middle school.
Your high school graduate is off to college to embark on a newly independent life. But they're not the only ones making a transition: parents, too, face emotional and lifestyle adjustments. With advice on empty-nest syndrome and how to handle the college transition, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital physicians offer tips on how to overcome the sadness, helping your child become a financially responsible adult, and staying connected without overstepping limits.
A $1.5 million USDA grant will look at changing lifestyle behaviors of college students in an effort to reduce growing obesity among young adults. The 3-year study will seek input from students among a consortium of 11 institutions to develop an Internet-based, intervention program.
The first day of school always requires preparations -- notebooks, pens and a new set of clothes. But don't forget to prepare for your child's health, says Dr. Luz Adriana-Matiz, pediatrician and medical director of Win For Asthma at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Many children return to school sports, such as soccer, football, cross-country and volleyball in late-July or early-August. Jon Divine, M.D., director of Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, says it's most important for children to be in shape even before showing up for the first day of practice or tryouts to reduce the risk of injury. Because of their smaller size, younger athletes have a smaller surface area available for evaporative cooling and are less efficient at cooling body temperature then adults.
Millions of children returning to school this fall will struggle under the weight of an overstuffed backpack, putting themselves at risk of injury, according to Dr. Michael Vitale, chief of pediatric spine and scoliosis surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.
Surveys continually indicate that strong writing is the most important skill employers seek in college graduates, regardless of concentration or major. Carol Zoref, writing coordinator at Sarah Lawrence College, renowned for its intensive writing requirements across the disciplines, says good writing takes time. A sampling of recent Sarah Lawrence College graduates working in a variety of fields bears testimony to the advantages learning to write well in college carry in the job market.
As families frolicked at the beach, American scientists unveiled discoveries about the inner workings of our bodies. To keep up with advances in the medical sciences, subscribe to free materials published by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Teachers and childcare workers who want to create a learning environment that promotes each child's success and minimizes the occurrence of challenging behaviors and undesired responses can turn to advice from two Tennessee Tech University professors.
A linguistic professor whose office shelves hold more books than some small school libraries, laments that college students don't know the language of the world in which they live because they don't own or use dictionaries.
As kids make their way back-to-school, incidents of bullying will inevitably arise. Whether you're the new kid at school or a past victim, there are many steps that can be taken to avoid or stop bullying, says Sally Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University.
Beginning this fall public television stations across the nation will air a new film, "When Learning Comes Naturally," produced by Jonathan Diamond Associates in association with Sarah Lawrence College's Child Development Institute (CDI). The film is the fourth in a series begun in 1998 that explores various ways that children learn.
Over the next two months, millions of children will head back to school, with books, supplies and lunches slung over their shoulders. Although convenient and popular, backpacks can cause pain or encourage the development of a chronic structural disease when used incorrectly.
Many children and teenagers carry backpacks during the school year for schoolbooks and other supplies. "When used correctly, backpacks are the most efficient way to carry a load and distribute the weight among some of the body's strongest muscles," says Eric Wall, Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Division.
While parents are preparing to send their child back to school, they need to remember that nutrition plays a huge role in their child's academic success. Mary Pat Alfaro, MS, RD, LD, clinical manager in the Division of Nutrition Therapy at Cincinnati Children's, explains multiple studies have shown that poor nutrition adversely effects school performance and overall achievement.
Going back to school means a return to sports and to other physically demanding activities. Preparation for these activities is often intense and usually takes place outdoors, in the extreme heat of summer. It is imperative that students stay hydrated and maintain high energy levels.
Forget "No pain, no gain." As youngsters return to the rigorous sports activities that can define the beginning of the school year, precautionary measures should be taken to reduce the risk of injury and make the experience more enjoyable, according to a UMDNJ expert.
Ryerson University is pleased to offer expert tips for students and parents on going back to school. With experts available for comment, the ready-made tip sheet contents include topics such as: leaving home, finances, social media, the Freshman 15, making the most of student life and more...
"Taking time to talk with and listen to children about the upcoming school year is one of the best ways parents can help them make the transition to school life," says David Smith, Ph.D., clinical child psychologist in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
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