Volunteering: How to Find Ways to Serve Others 

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Find ways to volunteer your time and efforts at local organizations this year.

It 's funny how we wait for a pivotal moment like the arrival of a new year to make changes in our lives instead of starting anew when the thought first arises. I didn't make a big New Year's resolution list this year, but I did set a few goals that I plan to stick with, which will help me improve other areas of my life. One goal I have and would like to share is to be more deliberate about the ways I help others. Sure, I will continue to give to charities and volunteer, but this year my ... Continue Reading

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Tips on Keeping Your Child Focused This School Year

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Tips to help maintain momentum throughout the school year to keep your child content, successful, and focused.

Once the excitement of the new back to school year begins to ebb away; the new supplies become used; the clothes and uniforms all become worn how will you keep your child focused? How will you keep things from becoming too habitual? Here are some tips that will keep the excitement in the air and help your child/children develop positive focused habits that will stay with them for life. Keep it fresh Try not to give your child ever new back to school item you purchased at once. Instead, ... Continue Reading

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