Bottom line: We will never close the Achievement Gap, until we first close the Health Gap by focusing on student well-being. Kentucky SHAPE SHAPE_America

After kids return from recess, they experience a boost in attention and focus. Recess primes them for learning. Another example of how rest, or time away from the work, can actually lead to better quality work. What's your 'recess' during your workday?

Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country team for their 3rd Place Regional finish AND to Freshman Valerie Beeck 5th overall, earning her All-Region honors. #StateBound

Sending off our cross country teams to state!

3 Rules Every Coach Needs to Follow 🧵⤵

A must read for everyone! Parents: give kids what they need (the pot=SUPPORT, the heat=CARE, the oil=INSPIRATION) & don’t rush it! Athletes: patience/consistency/commitment…your time will come! Coaches: not everyone is on the same timeline, plan accordingly! #AthlosMAC #LTAD

!! GIVEAWAY !! Three FREE copies of PEAK! 👊 To enter: retweet (will DM winners - USA only)

The awesome #DoveSelfEsteemProject, you know, the one that is free, and has tons of evidence-based tools to address low body confidence and anxieties over appearance....just released a free, extension lesson looking at appearance discrimination! slowchathealth.com/2022/03/15/dse…

Because Director, Jess Lawrence is obsessed with creating #rubrics for everyday life... here is your #SHAPENOLA rubric for the week. Safe travels in everyone. Network, learn & appreciate that we can be together in person. #CairnPath #ProfessionalDevelopment #HPE #HealthEd #PhysEd

You wouldn’t say this to your daughter👇But she could be hearing it online. Every. Single. Day. 📣1 in 2 girls say toxic beauty advice causes low self-esteem 📣 Head to youtu.be/sF3iRZtkyAQ to watch our video and join the movement 🙏 #DoveSelfEsteemProject #DetoxYourFeed

Great session this morning by Antionette Meeks & Scott Przystas on #DoveSelfEsteemProject extension lesson on #appearancediscrimination #DEI #dovepartner Dove #shapenola SHAPE_America

Physical activity is a practical way to improve health, as well as to treat disease and mental illness. It is important to assist in the development of a more physically literate society. Join the webinar 5/9 at 12pm EST: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #mimovesmonth #physicalliteracy

Hey #PhysEd friends-we have 1, possibly two, elementary PE job openings. Come teach in Grand Haven, MI! Hit me up with any questions. Apply below SHAPE Michigan SHAPE America Midwest District - SHAPE Midwest applitrack.com/ghaps/OnlineAp…

The science behind #InPACTatHome is happening here at #InPACTintheLab! Children ages 7-12 are encouraged to join us and #getmoving! Please email [email protected] for more info! #LetsMoveMichigan @DrRebeccaHasson @beemer_lexie Scott Przystas @pamlpugh Lisa Jo Gagliardi, LJ Gagliardi, LLC Heather Lewis

Rates of youth depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, self-harm, and loneliness ​are at all-time highs​. Research shows a driving force is helicopter parenting and too much safetyism. Stop hovering and let kids play—their mental health depends on it: thegrowtheq.com/stop-hovering-…

Go Bucs!! MHSAA has eight fall sport state tournaments. Grand Haven Athletics with 4 teams finishing in top 8 in entire state!!! Historic season!! Girls Swimming - 2nd Boys XC - 3rd (Seth Norder state champ) Girls XC - 7th Girls VB - Quarterfinalist & Girls Rugby -2nd (Non-MHSAA)

Parents: You can help your children develop 1. Athleticism 2. Coordination and Fitness 3. Oh and Have lot's of fun... Instead of screen time, play with your kids doing fun physical activities right in your own home! Here is a list of Family recess/Athletic development ideas

We asked 200 high-level youth soccer athletes three questions. Their answers surprised us. Do they surprise you? 📖: bit.ly/qbl-book

It is Social Media Day!! And I am here to connect! Today we will be sharing success stories from those who have implemented the #DoveSelfEsteemProject and share highlights of our programs! #DovePartner

How do you help your child become a champion? Chill out! Here are 9 lessons that I wish every parent knew when it came to supporting their child’s athletic and academic pursuits: thegrowtheq.com/how-to-raise-a…