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Movement to Improve Mental Health
Acknowledging that February is American Heart Month, we understand that it is important to get more movement throughout the day to improve heart health. Did you know that movement and exercise can...
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Bedwetting: Challenging for Adults and Upsetting for Children
Most children are potty trained by about four years of age. However, approximately five million children continue to wet the bed despite being well past the stage of wearing diapers. Although not as...
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More Fun with Less Sun
As the weather warms up, we spend more time outdoors and we need to take steps to protect our skin, lips, and eyes. According to the Mayo Clinic, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United...
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Spring into Action!
Spring is right around the corner–the birds are singing, we see a bit more sunlight each day, and common blue violets are beginning to speckle Ohio grass! With the transitioning of the seasons, many...
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Are You a Multitasker?
Sometimes our lives become so busy that we feel we need to take on more than one task at a time to get it all done. Maybe you are helping your child with their homework, while also making dinner for...
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National Nutrition Month
When you think about nutrition, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it is my diet and what I consume – healthy or not. This month is National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the...
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Go Beyond the Table this National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month! This annual campaign from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics brings our attention to the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating...
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Why Run, When You Can Walk?
I want to move my body more, but do I have to run? Some of us hear the word cardio and we immediately think, no way, I’m not a runner! Or the popular “the only time you’ll see me running is if...
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Beyond Academics: Kindergarten Ready
My daughter has her Kindergarten screening coming up in a few weeks. She is very excited to be going to the “big kid school” next year, but I know that this will be a big transition for her. As we...
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Where Hope Blooms
One of the earliest and most-welcomed signs of spring are the flowers who have persevered through the winter. As colder temperatures subside and give way to spring, crocuses respond by pushing new...
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Traveling Without Your Kids: Tips to Make it Easier for Everyone!
Whether you’re a working parent who has to take a business trip or just going on a vacation without your children, being away from them can be tough! Thankfully, there are things you can do to prepare...
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Turning Over New leaves: Celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week with Composting!
It can be challenging to understand the impact our food waste and diet have on our environment. From preserving our foods to planning out our meals there are many steps we can take to reduce our food...
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Total Eclipse and Fresh Start!
Spring is here, a time of revival and renewal, and many of us are gearing up for the total solar eclipse on April 8th! This is a very exciting time, as the eclipse will be visible across Ohio. Amongst...
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Loneliness – the Next Epidemic
I recently attended a webinar ”The Epidemic of Loneliness” presented by Alex Elswick, PhD, from University of Kentucky Extension. Dr Elswick quoted the 2023 report in which The U.S. Surgeon General...
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Gardening with Children: Growing more than vegetables
When my son was two years old, we planted our first vegetable garden together. We had so much fun planting, caring for, playing in, and exploring our garden that we have planted more vegetables...
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Simple Wellness Tips
In the office of a local school is a poster that reads Simple Wellness Habits. Reading through these tips I love the simplicity and the powerful message of each suggestion. It is a great reminder in...
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Be Happy – Plan a Debt Free, Stress-Free Vacation
Did you know that just planning a vacation can actually make you happier. By planning your vacation ahead of time you: Give yourself excitement about the upcoming trip. You can anticipate the fun and...
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April Showers Brings May Flowers
The other day, a friend said, “I think spring flowers are the prettiest,” and I would have to agree. I believe the appeal of spring flowers is deeper than just the visual appeal of the flowers...
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Use the Good Dishes
Last week my Mother-in-Law turned 80. Also, (as seems to be tradition in our families) their 59th wedding anniversary was the next day. I think that is something to be celebrated with more than a...
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