We've seen a decrease in participation numbers across the board recently, especially with girls. Kids are losing interest in sports at a younger age than they should, but why? While...
Category: Health Huddle
Mental Health Bills You Can Support
Our kids need more mental health resources and it’s up to the adults to make it happen. When we launched the Health Huddle in September 2019, we knew there was...
Tragedy Strikes Boulder, Injecting Sadness, Fear, Anger Into an Already Vulnerable Society
When tragedy hits close to home, it can be impossible to know how to cope. Especially when feelings of anxiety, stress or overall sadness take over. Experts from the CU...
Guest Blog: How To Help Kids Transition Back to In-Person Learning
Ali Schroer, MSW, LCSW Schroer Counseling & Consulting, LLC It’s finally the time so many of us have been waiting for – our kids are going back to school! Hooray!...
Direct From Teens: How to Help During the Pandemic
Have you wondered how teens really feel about the coronavirus pandemic? Well, you're in luck. Our partners at Children's Hospital Colorado gathered feedback direct from the source. Check it out......
How To Maintain Healthy Sleep Habits During Stressful Times
We know sleep is important. We also know that the last year has impacted our sleep habits, maybe for the better or maybe for worse. Between limiting stressors and maintaining...
The Female Athlete Triad
Sports like gymnastics, soccer, basketball and track require high energy input, meaning girls in those sports must eat enough of the right foods to remain healthy and at the top...
What Brain Science Can Teach Us About Adolescent Stress and Resilience
Adolescence can be stressful without a global pandemic, but imagine having to deal with all of the usual suspects of adolescence in 2020 and then throw in a global pandemic....
How to Talk to Your Child About the News
Because we live in a social media world where information is immediately available, talking to kids about current events can be challenging. If you found yourself struggling to talk with...
Welcome CU Anschutz to the GCF Health Huddle team!
We're so excited to have the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus on board with our Health Huddle and are planning some exciting things in 2021. How does this impact...