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The Impact of Social Media on Children | Working Paper

The Impact of Social Media on Children | Working Paper

by Julie Morris | Dec 16, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Publication, Research

In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. It is nearly impossible for children or young adults to imagine life without Facebook – Instagram plus all the counterparts that came before them! As more kids grow up in this...
The Importance of Structured Sleep for Children |Blog

The Importance of Structured Sleep for Children |Blog

by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Nov 4, 2021 | C@R Blog, Health & Nutrition, Sleep

Bedtime can be a difficult time for parents and their children. Bedtime routines, bedtime stories, and cuddles all help prepare children for sleep. A structured routine helps to ensure that the child is well-rested in order to grow their brain cells! Bedtimes are not...
Student Mental Health in the time of COVID-19

Student Mental Health in the time of COVID-19

by Julie Morris | Oct 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Health & Nutrition, K-12 Education

IN THE TIME OF COVID: Student Mental Health Mental health is an important issue that affects students every day. Having access to mental health services can reduce the stress caused by difficult situations and improve academic performance. Post-pandemic it is more...
TREC Hosts Racial Equity Roundtable on Going Back to School under COVID-19

TREC Hosts Racial Equity Roundtable on Going Back to School under COVID-19

by Julie Morris | Sep 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Equity, Health & Nutrition, K-12 Education, TXFLC

On Wednesday, September 29, CHILDREN AT RISK and the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative launched the first in a series of monthly roundtables centered on racial equity first These monthly Racial Equity Rapid Roundtables will gather community leaders, child advocates,...
Texas Nonprofits Pledge 100% Vaccination of Eligible, Non-Exempt Employees | TXFLC

Texas Nonprofits Pledge 100% Vaccination of Eligible, Non-Exempt Employees | TXFLC

by Julie Morris | Sep 23, 2021 | COVID-19, Health & Nutrition, TXFLC

Texas nonprofits can set a good model for vaccination for our state. We must do our part to protect the health and wellbeing of children and families in Texas. Vaccines will help protect staff, their families, and all the people they serve.

Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing

Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing

by Julie Morris | Sep 15, 2021 | Health & Nutrition, Journals, Research, Sleep

Children’s sleep is an integral part of development. Untreated sleep disorders can often have multiple negative impacts on children’s development, health, and long-term wellbeing. Sleep is also an important component of the family dynamic and overall household health....
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