Author: Harry Simson

The Importance of School Counselors to Academic Success
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The Importance of School Counselors to Academic Success

- by Harry Simson

School counselors play an important role in providing guidance, support and motivation to students in their educational institutions. The scope of this important role has grown from mostly giving guidance about college applications and preparatory classes to providing academic, social, emotional, career and college advice. 

A school counselor is an educated and compassionate resource who is always there to lend an ear and provide support. They are professionals who coordinate a school’s counseling program and create relationships with the students, faculty and administrators. A school counselor can collaborate with others in the school to create programs that are beneficial to students and ensure the students are thriving and getting ready to face the future. 

Support for students

School counselors are an invaluable resource for students. When a student is uncomfortable speaking to other authority figures in their lives, like parents or teachers, a school counselor can step in and provide them with guidance. These individuals can also facilitate one-on-one meetings with parents, teachers, or other students if they feel that kind of intervention is warranted. 

Academically speaking, school counselors can meet with students, gage where their interests lie for the future and provide advice on extracurricular activities or other courses that can help them boost their chances. When a student is struggling in one area and that is going to affect their overall academic performance, a school counselor can intervene and advise on tutoring or extra credit projects with their teachers so they do not fall too far behind. 

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Balancing Work and an Online Course
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Balancing Work and an Online Course

- by Harry Simson

Balancing work and an online course can be tricky. You might fall behind if you spend too much time at work and not enough time on your classes. And if you are spending too much time in class and not enough time at work, things can get pretty stressful.

Luckily, there are some simple ways to balance your workload. Here are five tips to help you manage a full-time career while also taking an online degree:

Make sure to schedule your study time

Don’t just think about studying as something that happens when you feel like it — instead, plan out specific times when you will have free blocks of time available for learning. This way, it becomes easier for you to know where and when these free blocks will take place each day or week. You can also use a calendar or planner (either paper or electronic) as part of this process. This gives some structure while still leaving room for flexibility within those boundaries, so they don’t become too restrictive or confining.

This is, however, one of the greatest benefits of undertaking an online degree, such as the online degree from Spalding University. This course is built around the concept of flexibility and enables professionals to continue their career whilst having the opportunity to advance it. It is a win-win.

Prioritize your sleep

The effects of sleep deprivation are cumulative over time. If you want to be at your best during class time, set aside enough time …

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Top 15 Nursing Specialties
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Top 15 Nursing Specialties

- by Harry Simson

Nursing can be very rewarding, with many potential careers and job opportunities available. The nursing field is also one of the most competitive professions, and it requires great dedication. Nurses work long hours, often without breaks, in shift work with irregular schedules. They are tasked with monitoring patients experiencing trauma, illness, or injury. Nurses may be the only medical professional that has direct contact with a patient during their stay in the hospital.

Since it’s such an intense and intimate position to hold, you’ll want to make sure you find a specialty that interests you. Luckily, nursing has a plethora of options for you to choose from. Here is a look at some of the most popular specialties.

How to become a nurse

To become a nurse, one must enroll in nursing school and earn a degree, which usually takes around three years to complete. To become a nurse, one must first have a high school diploma or equivalent with an average of at least a 2.5 GPA. They also need to have completed the required courses in high school. Finally, they need to meet nursing program requirements depending on their choice of college and state.

The three main types of nurses one can become are a nurse practitioner, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Nurse practitioners. are considered a primary provider of healthcare. They perform the role of a doctor but focus on prevention, education, and treatment. 

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Expired Date, Best Before, Use by Date, What's the difference?
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Expired Date, Best Before, Use by Date, What’s the difference?

- by Harry Simson

When buying a packaged food product, we should look at the expiration date.

Usually the packaging will say one of the expired date, best before or use by date. Actually, what’s the difference?

studyello will discuss the terms expiration date on food packaging. Let’s see the explanation!

All types of food have a grace period to be suitable for consumption. So is packaged food. Packaged food can spoil even though it has been packaged in such a way.

Therefore, we need to understand what food expiration looks like and the expiration date on food and drinks.

What is the definition of expired food?

Expired food is a product that cannot be consumed again according to a predetermined time. This time is usually referred to as the expiration date. Expired food usually changes color, smell, taste, texture, and thickness

The same goes for expired drinks.

To find out when food and beverage products will expire, we generally check the expiration date. Well, there are 3 types that are commonly used, namely expired date, best before, and use by date.

Let’s look at the explanations one by one!

Definition of Expired Date

Expired date or expiration date is the length of time the food is in good condition, before the food then starts to rot, is not nutritious, or is not safe for consumption.

expired date is usually used in packaged food that has a shelf life for a certain period of time. While in other countries, especially Europe, the expiry date …

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Physical Activity is crucial for Childrens Development
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Physical Activity is crucial for Childrens Development

- by Harry Simson

Playing inside or out, the benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. With many different opportunities every day to help your child to learn and grow, being active is one of the most important. Right from birth, a baby is active at their own level, and this continues through all a child’s developmental stages.

While most young children require little encouragement to be physically active, it helps to have a few activities and ideas up your sleeve to tempt them with if required. As well as sharing these ideas below, we’ve also made a list of the key benefits of physical activity for children too.

Key Benefits of Physical Activity for Children

Like adults, children learn new skills by doing them. The early years of a child’s life are crucial for their development and in helping them develop the important skills they’ll need both now and into the future. For a young child, physical activity involves mostly playing, and it is vital that we support a child’s urges and play patterns by providing a suitable play environment.

We know that active movement also helps little (and big) bodies in many ways, including:

  • Maintaining a healthy body weight – it is well known that a sedentary lifestyle often results in weight gain.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills – through play, children learn about how people interact with one another. Role modelling things such as sharing toys and waiting turns to your child can help with this.
  • Mental health – being active
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