Uploaded September 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
School is all about preparing kids for the outside world, right? So, why don't they teach kids how to stay fit and healthy?
Wellness, as a subject, goes beyond the basics to include meditation (to help with all that rampant ADHD), yoga, nutrition (not just the food groups) and other alternative health practices. Seems like a pretty reasonable thing to be teaching kids -- or does it?
We asked a bunch of the tuja team if they think 'wellness' should be taught in schools or if it's strictly the domain of parents. What do you think -- should it be added to the curriculum? And if so, at what age? What should be taught?
Share you thoughts in the comments below or visit us on our website at tujawellness.com. And while you're at it -- why don't you ask some of your friends what they think, you might be surprised at their take on this Big Question!
School is all about preparing kids for the outside world, right? So, why don't they teach kids how to stay fit and healthy?
Wellness, as a subject, goes beyond the basics to include meditation (to help with all that rampant ADHD), yoga, nutrition (not just the food groups) and other alternative health practices. Seems like a pretty reasonable thing to be teaching kids -- or does it?
We asked a bunch of the tuja team if they think 'wellness' should be taught in schools or if it's strictly the domain of parents. What do you think -- should it be added to the curriculum? And if so, at what age? What should be taught?
Share you thoughts in the comments below or visit us on our website at tujawellness.com. And while you're at it -- why don't you ask some of your friends what they think, you might be surprised at their take on this Big Question!
