We hear it in the news nearly every day. School budget cuts, over-crowded classrooms and the need to “optimize” learning in schools. So what are the first programs to go in a school budget cut? You guessed it: recess, art, physical education and music programs. Unfortunately, these cuts are having an impact on an entire […]
Jump Start Your Creativity
Spring has finally arrived. It’s time to get outside and play! Whether you’re inspired by the bright colors, fresh smells, sight or sounds, there are tons of fun ways to play outdoors. April is a great time to fully embrace new beginnings. We can’t imagine a better event to celebrate Mother Nature with Earth Day […]
Good Reads for Great Parents: Increase Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence
April is Stress Awareness Month. And why not? It’s tax season after all. Moreover, for many, it’s the end of a long hard winter. Let’s face it: with spring upon us, it’s as good a time as any to push the “reset” button. So we decided to check what’s out there for parents. At BodiMojo,we […]
Dance Floor Therapy: How Dance Can Help Your Body, Mind and Soul
By Remy Marin, Teen Editorial Manager with a personal mission to help every teen de-stress and recognize what truly matters in life. Being in school is anything but easy. Between classes, extracurriculars and homework, it’s nearly impossible to keep our brains focused while remaining happy and relaxed at the same time. But recently, I discovered a cool new secret […]
Video Games That Encourage Activity
By Kim Keough is BodiMojo research assistant with expertise in higher education and psychology. “Turn off that video game!” Have you been harrassed to turn off your video games and get off the couch? Ever find yourself in a fight with your parents about it? That may be in part because video games have often been […]
Top 10 Reasons To Run
By Hannah Dorfman is a syracuse graduate interested in business. Over the part seven years, running has always been my outlet for stress, aggravation, and frustration. During this time, I have completed 10 seasons of track (including cross country) and have managed to run four to five times a week. I now have to figure […]
Exercise, the Great De-Stressor for Teens
By Hannah Dorfman, a Syracuse University graduate interested in business. Yikes. Sometimes it’s hard not to feel stressed as a teen, whether it’s over a test, relationship problems, or parental nagging. As a teenager myself, I can feel really stressed, especially over tests. During midterms, for example, there can be a half a dozen tests that require […]
Chill Out About Teen Sports Pressure : Dealing With Competition
By Mia Simonsen, a Boston-area mom and former financial writer and editor who enjoys traveling, swimming and playing the piano. In a perfect world, playing sports would always build self-esteem and social skills and be lots of fun. But when things get competitive, it can suck the fun right out of sports. Maybe it’s not […]
Yoga for Teens: Downward Facing Dog
By Meghan Meade, a health coach, yoga teacher, high school track coach, freelance writer and an aspiring personal trainer. Not only is yoga great for fitness, but it can also help teens improve their overall health and well-being! Downward facing dog is one of my favorite yoga postures, and for good reason; the posture offers many […]
Yoga for Teens: Eagle Pose
By Meghan Meade, a health coach, yoga teacher, high school track coach, freelance writer and an aspiring personal trainer. Most postures in yoga get their names from animals or objects that they look like, but eagle gets its name because of the laser-like focus it requires from the person practicing it. If you’re a teenager new to […]
