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You’re Not Alone: It’s Tough to Find Time to Exercise

by: Ryan Swanson | Health & Wellness, Work/Life Balance | 0 comments
Ryan Swanson
15 May
2012

Thirty minutes. That’s the recommended daily amount of exercise we’re all supposed to be getting, right? Well there’s only 24 hours in each day and carving out 30 minutes to exercise is difficult in this working mom’s busy life. I imagine it’s difficult for most moms, … Read more

Mother’s Day: Appreciating the Moments

by: Dr. Mary Zurn | Family | 0 comments
Dr. Mary Zurn
13 May
2012

Mother’s Day is a not only a day for appreciation, it’s also a day for reflection. It’s an opportunity to pause and think back to all the special moments we shared with our own mothers – and grandmothers, aunts, friends – and recall the insightful … Read more

Teacher Appreciation Week

by: Dr. Mary Zurn | Child Care, Education | 0 comments
Dr. Mary Zurn
7 May
2012

Teachers wear many hats – communicators, educators, role models, fosterers of imagination, dreams and creativity – the list goes on and on. This week is one that means a lot to me – National Teacher Appreciation Week – when we celebrate teachers for their all-important … Read more

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April Books of the Month: Teaching Your Child Responsibility

How can you help your child learn to be responsible? It’s not something that you can define so they easily understand. It’s a many-sided concept … Read more

March Books of the Month: Cookbooks for Children

Have you ever wondered how to get your children to try new foods? One of the best ways is to have them participate in the preparation … Read more

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