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Don’t let asthma stop you from having fun

By La Salle Academy Healthy News reporters | Kids with asthma can certainly have fun, says pediatric nurse practitioner, Ms. Gabriella Melendez. “Asthma shouldn’t stop you from doing what you…
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Thinking of ways to make school green

By James R. Lowell Healthy Lion cub reporters | Green spaces improve test scores and are good for students’ physical and emotional health, according to experts. But finding green spaces…
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Phys ed teacher is an elite runner

By James R. Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Lowell Elementary physical education teacher Mr. Gagliardi is a runner who uses historic battlefield trail runs to benefit his physical and mental…
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How vaccines keep communities safe

By La Salle Academy Healthy News reporters | If you feel nervous when you get a vaccine, just remember what that shot will do for you. It will reduce the…
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Kindness can build community

By James R. Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Spread love and kindness to bring joy to everyone and help build a positive school community, says Marquis Bailey, lead climate staff…
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How big is your carbon footprint?

By Danielle, East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin | Have you ever wondered how much the people on Earth affect this planet? There is something that can help tell us: It’s called…
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Art inspires and is healthy

By Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters | Finding joy in art by uplifting kids in her community and by inspiring kids to do more in art is Jonene Lee’s passion….
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It’s OK to go online—with limits

By Antonio and AJ, East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin reporters | Clickity clack, swipe. No access! Screen time limit?? UGH! Some kids might get upset about having a limit on their…
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Doctors talk about nerves, planting trees

By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters | Dr. Rob Schlitt and Dr. Akash Kanneganti, both resident pediatricians at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, recently visited Rowen for an…
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Pets: Fun and good for your health

By Katie and East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin reporters | Pets can be fun to play with, and they can also be good for your health. The American Psychiatric Association (APA)…
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Playstreets makes streets safe for playing

By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters | Kids look forward to summertime with no school and no homework. But those of us who live in a city may be stuck…
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Students take lessons outside

By Danielle, East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin reporter | Sixth-grade students took their classroom outside for several weeks last spring to identify the nature all around them. Many found something new…
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