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Not a dummy, but a genius

September 15, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  On a recent visit to a bookstore, I noticed a wealth of books for dummies and idiots, such as Computers for Dummies and Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dating. I marveled at how readily we identify ourselves as dummies and idiots. We apparently think we are stupid, and that these books will […]

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Health updates

September 5, 2012

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The following is new information regarding strokes and the popular energy drink, Red Bull, plus an interesting lab test conducted by second-grade students to show the effects of GE food on mice. Red Bull can cause a stroke Energy drinks have become very popular in recent years and have overtaken bottled water as the fastest-growing […]

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Getting your child ready for school

September 2, 2012

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by Dannette Hunnel —  It is already back-to-school time. This means kids are going to need the proper supplies to get off to a good start. We all know what the basics are — pencils, erasers, backpacks, folders, paper, pencils, calculators, etc. But, depending on the child’s age and grade, the list of supplies can […]

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School can be a pain in the neck

August 30, 2012

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by Heather Demeritte —  Kids are back in school, and their backs and necks are feeling the pain. Heavy books, increased homework and lack of lockers require students to carry more weight on their backs than their growing bodies can endure. Today there are ways to lessen the burden of carrying practically everything but their […]

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Help your child be a stronger reader

August 19, 2012

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by Megan Morgeson —  Reading is the foundation of our education and learning process. Here are some tips to help parents develop their children’s reading skills. Before reading a story: Research the book and make sure your child will understand the content. Will he or she understand the objectives or main points? Introduce the book […]

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A healthy lunch from the cooler

February 25, 2012

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by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  You can save calories — and money — by packing your own healthy lunches, including sandwiches and salads that will elevate the usual brown-bag fare from dull and drab to delicious. Add an apple or some nuts for a mid-morning and afternoon snack. Research is showing that children who bring […]

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Children surrounded by chemicals in school

February 25, 2012

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As your children board the bus for school tomorrow, consider this: A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that cleaning products used in California’s schools emitted more than 450 chemicals into the air. This includes formaldehyde, chloroform and a long list of chemicals that have clear links to asthma, cancer and other troubling […]

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