Families
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Five Reasons the TurfMutt Foundation Encourages Communities to Invest in Green Space
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The TurfMutt Foundation has advice for communities – invest in green space for the health and well-being of citizens. The phenomenon of taking indoor activities to the outdoor areas around us (like dining, working, exercising and entertaining) led the TurfMutt Foundation to coin the term “backyarding.” “In light of the growing importance of being outside, we’re seeing more communities invest in parks and other community green space as the best amenity to offer their residents,” says Kris Kiser, President & CEO of the TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for outdoor living and the use and care of green space for 15 years. “They are advancing the concept of backyarding…
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The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
I would like to share a new self-help book for parents called The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) by Dr. Sheryl Gonzalex Ziegler. I received a copy of the book in exchange for this review. Inside this post is my affiliate links. If you click on the links and make a purchase I will make a small percentage from the products you purchase. Even though Charlie is turning 18 this year there is times he acts like a 2 year old which drives me batty. Other times its a snot nosed teenager and in the blink of an eye…
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Breaking The Cycle: What Everyone Needs to Know About Kids Being in Gangs (and What to Do About It)
NYPCC Launches Awareness Campaign and Symposium to Tackle Youth Gang Involvement and Promote Prevention Strategies BROOKLYN, NY – Youth gangs are a nationwide concern. According to the National Gang Center (NGC), gang membership is a strong predictor of individual violence in adolescence, and individuals are significantly more criminally active during periods of active gang membership. The good news is that there are things that can be done to help address the gang issue in our youth. “Students, families, and our school communities must be aware of the presence of gangs within their neighborhoods to provide helpful supports that allow for both intervention and prevention,” said Eilliot Klein, the chief executive officer…
