(NAPSI)—If life for your family sometimes seems to be all work and no play, The Genius of Play wants to remind you why it is so important to make time to play every day—and how to achieve it! Did you know there is a direct correlation between play and stress reduction? Or that elementary students Read More …
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POINTERS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS Enrich Your Kids Academically Next Summer
(NAPSI)—If you know smart, high-achieving high school students who are looking for a unique, fun and challenging way to spend part of their summer, they may want to consider Yale Young Global Scholars, a program administered by Yale University. The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program offers an academic enrichment and leadership development experience that Read More …
THE ARMY SALUTES ITS VETERANS Honoring Soldiers
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about has ever served in the U.S. Army, there’s something you should know: The Army Historical Foundation wants to make sure everyone who has done so can take his or her place in history in the future National Museum of the United States Army. The Foundation invites current Soldiers, Read More …
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Baby Give Back
(NAPSI)—By giving—or getting—some excellent skin care products this holiday season, you can help feed more than a million people. That’s because Kiehl’s Since 1851 will donate the net profits from its 8th Annual Limited Edition Holiday Collection, up to $100,000, which will help provide 1,100,000 meals, to Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, Read More …
AMERICA’S HEROES Helping Military Families
(NAPSI)—If you’re ever the parent, spouse or child of someone in the military, a military member yourself or a veteran, you may be glad to know a guide to important resources and services to make life easier can be in the palm of your hand. That’s because of something called the Hero Care App. It Read More …
AMERICA’S HERITAGE Army Museum To Open
(NAPSI)—Over 30 million men and women have served in the U.S. Army since its establishment in 1775. Now, their stories can be on display for all Americans to appreciate. That’s because on September 14, 2016, the Army Historical Foundation celebrated the groundbreaking of the future National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES Survey: Greater Parent Involvement In The Classroom Could Help Boost Teacher Recruitment
(NAPSI)—Parental involvement in the classroom is a well-known strategy to boost student achievement, but according to a recent survey, 62 percent of K-12 teachers say fewer than a quarter of parents get involved in the classroom1. Teachers wish to have more parents involved, especially in elementary school. When asked what would attract more qualified educators Read More …
HEALTH CARE IN OUR LIVES Power Of Philanthropy by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSI)—Over the last several decades, I have witnessed the power of philanthropy—using charitable dollars as venture capital to solve some of society’s challenges and create change in our communities. The cost of health care in America represents one area where this power is needed. Fortunately, foundations have a unique ability to forge community consensus and Read More …
INTERNET IMPROVING OUR LIVES Connection Is Essential
(NAPSI)—There is no doubt that internet access and digital literacy skills are fundamental to success in today’s world. These are essential tools that help kids connect to homework and educational resources, assist parents in their search for better jobs, and allow everyone to be more connected to what’s going on in the world. And, although Read More …
EYE FACTS AND FIGURES Making Clear Vision A Reality
(NAPSI)—Here’s something to reflect on: not being able to see clearly because you don’t have access to vision care might seem like something that only impacts people in lesser developed countries—but that’s not the case. One in seven people around the world need glasses, but lack access to an eye exam and a simple pair Read More …