With many students studying from home online, the stress of a regular school schedule, accompanied by adapting to new technology and not being able to socialize with friends, has placed a new level of stress on students this year. Thanks, COVID-19. One study from China published in JAMA Pediatrics journal surveyed 2,330 students in the Hubei province of China, where 22.6% of … [Read more...]
Tough Things to Talk About: Food Insecurity Spikes in Central Florida During Pandemic
Due to coronavirus, a new national Feed America study finds that Central Floridians will likely experience a 49% increase in food insecurity this year. The study describes food insecurity as a lack of access to enough food to lead a healthy lifestyle. In Central Florida, the study found that the food insecurity issue was larger than the rest of the state, besides the … [Read more...]
Felicity Mae Know
Q: “I find myself unable to cope without several cups of coffee every day. How do I cut back on my caffeine reliance?” – Austin A: Having gone through this only a couple years ago, I’m your girl! I used to totally depend on coffee and hardcore energy drinks to get through anything. I won’t lie – the adjustment period was rough. However, after your body becomes accustomed to … [Read more...]
To Generation Z: How to Ask for the Best Online Education
As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has affected the start of this school year, so for many high school and college students, going back to school means online classes. The usual tips of making a schedule and studying for exams still apply, but here are a few tips on how you can get the most out of your teachers and administration during this peculiar school … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Best Day Ever!
My sweet girl recently celebrated her 17th birthday. We were supposed to have commemorated this monumental time at her favorite place, Disney World. But she has some underlying conditions that put her more at risk for getting sick, therefore making a fun day at the happiest place on Earth not a viable option. It is also why we made the extremely hard decision to have her start … [Read more...]
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