Back-to-School Tips to Keep Students Safe

Parents of Primary Students:

• Find a safe route to and from school and practice it with your children.
• Join an existing Walking School Bus or Bicycle Train, or start up your own with other parents in your neighborhood.
• Identify safe places along the route, such as a friend’s house, where your children can go if they encounter trouble.
• Discuss how to safely interact with strangers.
• Ensure your children understand traffic safety, such as how to cross the street, board the ...

Exercise such as martial arts positively impacts children and adolescents’ academic performance, according to the Journal of Pediatrics. The University of Madrid conducted a three-year study, which included 2,038 individuals aged 6 to 18. As physical fitness improves individuals’ health, it also positively affects the brain. This study indicated exercise can enhance students’ ability to perform well in school.

Physical exercise improves academic performance
Researchers found that motor ability, cardio-respiratory capacity and muscular strength all play a role in benefiting students’ ...