ASU can do a much better job of hiring individuals who are passionate and who are connected to ASU Arizona State University…those that care about the institution.

Danny white is an example and there are so many other ASU alumni who are not involved in ASU sports. ASU can have traditions like Ohio State or USC if ASU will take the time to dedicate a concentrated effort on working with and connecting to students and Alumni. It needs to be more than a simple ASU magazine to keep ALumni excited about the University.. networking …….is key.

ASU has become so big and has lost touch with their strong Alumni base. Social networking and events that are not just based on fund raising can build a sense
of community at Arizona State University.

I have seen many universities do a much better job than ASU. This will build sports programs and educational programs and create success at ASU.

Granted many non alumni do great things for ASU however there is a lack of community at ASU and this has been this way for years!

Teens are stressed about school and academic performance as well as social issues and friendships. Children and teens report they are more stressed than parental perceptions report.

It appears that the recession and finances are a big component for stress and it impacts the child or teens.

Parents can focus on activities that build communication and bonding among family members without having to spend money. Playing board games or sports, taking walks, building things, going for a hike, to the park, bike riding etc

Research shows that Tv can be stressful to children and teens. Research shows that children and teens that watch tv in significant amounts have higher blood pressure then those children and teens that do not watch tv.

Tv provides stressful programming and advertising triggers unhealthy snacking.

Limits and boundaries must be set with technology for a child or teens health and this includes:
cell phone , texting , tv , Internet , my space , facebook , video games , x box, and you get the idea.

Children and teens need exercise and activity that is not provided via technology.
Adolescents need to develop social skills and life skills and this can not happen via technology.

Children and teen stress are inevitable in life. Parents can model stress management skills that will be helpful for children and teens.

Children and Teens should set a side time to relax. This means time without : internet, TV, Cell Phone, video games etc. A child can listen to soothing music and use diaphramatic breathing as well progressive relaxation and visualization techniques to relax. Taking 15-30 minutes a day is very important for your child and adolescents health.

Solid sleep is vital for children and teens. Poor sleep creates too much of the chemical cortisol. Too much cortisol in the brain and body is not the elemnt needed to fight or manage stress.

Eating a healthy balanced diet is vital for stress management for children, teens, adolescents, and adults. A diet that has lots of vegetables and fruits in it is beneficial.

One of the best remedies for stress is daily exercise: walking, running, basketball, biking, swimming, lifting weights, martial arts, dancing…exercise exercise exercise is VITAL.

Parents can set limits on technology: facebook, myspace, texting, cell phone use, psp, video game playing, internet, Television….Setting bondaries and limits is one of the ebst things a parent can do to create health for their children and teens.