Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Información para los padres
por Elaine Morton Bohlmeyer, Ph.D., NCSP, con el Personal técnico de la Escuela de psicología de Gilbert (AZ) Distrito escolar unificado de Gilbert (AZ)
Introducción
Cuando a un estudiante no le va bien en la escuela, especialmente si los maestros reportan que el estudiante no parece concentrarse en…
By Ted Feinberg, Ed.D., and Kathy Cowan
Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence children's attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater…
Exemplary Mental Health Programs Online Edition
We've created several ways for you to view the online edition of Exemplary Mental Health Programs: School Psychologists As Mental Health Providers. If you know the program you're looking for, you can search by program. If you want to view all the programs in a particular state, click here.
Note: All program files are…
Putting on the extra weight and looking obese can humiliate any woman. No one likes their body looking disorderly and out of shape. If you hate it too, you would want your belly tucked in. Thankfully, losing weight is not very challenging as long as you are motivated. However, to lose weight, a woman should…
School Psychologists: Partners in Healthcare
National Association of School Psychologists
School psychologists are professionals specializing in both mental health and education, who provide services that help students succeed academically, emotionally and socially. They are trained to identify and address a wide range of barriers to school and community success, including learning disabilities, cognitive deficits, behavioral…
by Fred Provenzano, Ph.D., NCSP, University of Washington
and Janet Bodnar, Senior Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Introduction
In these times of great discretionary spending, the responsible management of money is one of the most important skills needed for successful adulthood. No matter how much or how little money your children earn as adults, they…
Tips to get into Ketosis Ketosis is a natural metabolic procedure that provides a ton of health benefits. While your body is in a state of ketosis it uses the accumulated fat and converts it into ketones which are used as the main source of energy. It is very healthy for the human body. Now…
The ketogenic diet is the best way to help the body undergo ketosis and thus have a better shape. It helps the body to make use of extra fat as a source of fuel for the body. It provides all the required nutrients to the body and ensures a healthier metabolic rate. A ketogenic diet…
Kindergarten Programs: Full Versus Half-Day
Information for Parents
A Brief History
Over three million students are enrolled in kindergarten programs in the United States. Slightly more than half of these are enrolled in full-day programs; the remainder attend more traditional half-day Kindergarten. However, there is no consistency across states regarding requirements for kindergarten. In some states, public…
Principal Leadership Magazine, Vol. 5, Number 1, September 2004
Counseling 101 Column
Collaborating With Physicians: A Guide for School Leaders
Collaboration between educators and physicians can make it more likely that students with medical conditions will be successful in school.
By Steven R. Shaw, Mark C. Clayton, Jodi L. Dodd, and Ben T. Rigby
Sooner…