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Health Education: 3 Ways to Motivate Your Children to Stay Active

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It seems like every other day we are hearing about a new weight loss program that promises fast results. Considering that as many as 40 percent of women and 24 percent of men in the U.S. are trying to lose weight at any given time, many are looking for the…

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Family Traditions: How To Teach Kids About Presidents’ Day

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Presidents' Day has been a federal public holiday since 1971 thanks to President Richard Nixon. He declared the observance should occur on the 3rd Monday of February, honoring all past presidents of the United States of America. Initially, both February 12 and February 22 were observed as federal public holidays…

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Learning to Sign

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I've been signing with Logan since he was very little. Having worked in Early Childhood Education, I knew the very basic symbols--water, eat/food, more, thank you, please, help. I used these with my students everyday and I was amazed when they used them right back. Learning to sign with your

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Mary O’Donohue: Defining Your Family Values

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Once upon a time, there was a young mother of two children, ages five and 10. One day, at a local store, this mother's five-year-old daughter tried to shoplift a candy bar. It was a wake-up call for that mom, as she was forced to admit to herself that even…

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Decision Making: The Positive Side of Letting Go of Relationships

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What causes relationships to fail? I have pondered this for many years and will probably think on it for many more. One day you’re having the best day of your life with your dearest friend and a few hours later, things can fall apart to the point where you are…

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