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Unlocking Potential: The Value of Under-the-Radar Academic Programs for High School Students

In the dynamic landscape of high school education, specific programs are hidden gems that offer students unique opportunities to develop critical skills and stand out in the college admissions process. Let’s explore some noteworthy academic programs that often don’t get the attention they deserve.    The AP Capstone Diploma: A Jewel in Advanced Placement’s (AP’s)…

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Weight Loss Programs for Children

Childhood obesity remained the number one health problem among children in the United States, says the University of Michigan in 2009. Children who are overweight as children have an 80 percent chance of becoming overweight adults, leading to an increased risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other health issues. While it is important for overweight children to lose weight, they are also still growing, therefore, it is important that any weight loss program they follow include healthy, well balanced eating.

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Packing More than Backpacks: What Psychologists Want You to Know is the Real Back-to-School Essential

Packing More than Backpacks: What Psychologists Want You to Know is the Real Back-to-School Essential
Across the U.S., schools have been back in session for anywhere from just a week to over a month. Parents have been doing what we always do this time of year: creating opportunities for our children to grow through experiences that reach beyond the classroom walls. We sign them up for sports, dance, music lessons, and tutoring. We make sure their backpacks are stocked with notebooks, water bottles, and snacks. But when it comes to their emotional health, too often we leave them to “figure it out” on their own — without the same preparation or tools we provide in every other area of their lives.