Student Support Services / Health and Wellness - Parent Toolbox

Health and Wellness: includes information on sleep, exercise, nutrition, obesity, ear infections, injuries and illnesses, and resiliency.

Ear Infections - Disease overview, risk factors, prevention and treatment
Head Lice - Learn more about how to prevent and treat head lice.
Hygiene Charts - Free hygiene charts to encourage cleaniliness
Nutrition - Resources on nutrition
Obesity Prevention in Children - Strategies for Parents and School Personnel
Optimism - A Key Ingredient to Happiness
Preventing Flu and Illnesses - The flu and other viruses can spread rapidly and easily. The best way to prevent infection of these viruses is to stay home when sick, practicing good hygiene (hand washing), and thoroughly cleaning surfaces after contact with an infected person.
Preventing Injuries
Resiliency - Strategies for Parents & Educators
Role of Exercise in Childhood Anxiety and Depression
Self-Efficacy: Helping Children Believe They Can Succeed
Seven Ingredients of Resiliency
Sleep and School Performance - What Parents and Teachers Can Do
Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Last Modified on January 18, 2011