January Is “GO Month”; Here’s Advice For 2021 (NAPSI)—During 2020, for many Americans, home and work lives saw a major shift as people turned living space into workspace—and classrooms, and workout areas and even quarantine zones—resulting in a call for help to organize, downsize and streamline to professional organizers and productivity consultants. Expert Opinions In Read More …
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BOOKS WORTH READING
Poems That Can Help With Healing In Hard Times (NAPSI)—You may be able to bring some comfort to your friends and family members who have been grieving a loss in these difficult days. Poetry And Emotion There’s a new book that can help heal the hearts and minds of people who have lost jobs, opportunities, Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES
School Choice Can Help When You’re Expecting The Unexpected by Andrew Campanella (NAPSI)—Count the number of neighbors, relatives, or friends who tried a new form of schooling this year…the number is surprising, isn’t it? Coronavirus has disrupted life and education for nearly a year now, and a myriad of families have considered or chosen a Read More …
CAREGIVER’S CORNER
COVID-19 And “Sandwich Generation” Caregivers (NAPSI)—The Sandwich Generation, named for the population of Americans caring for both their school-aged children and an aging parent or other relative, has been uniquely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey and white paper from New York Life, “Caregiving and COVID-19: How the pandemic is expanding Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS
The Tooth Fairy Is Now Taking Calls (NAPSI)—Good news for families: The Tooth Fairy now has her own phone number to congratulate kids on losing teeth and encourage them to care for their smiles—helping to promote good oral health habits and reduce the incidence of tooth decay. Parents and guardians can call the Tooth Fairy Read More …
COOKING CORNER
Easy Sweetpotato Minestrone Soup—California Style (NAPSI)—Everyone needs delicious recipes with heaping servings of veggies. Whether you’re thinking about overall health or trying to lose a few pounds, maintaining a balanced diet throughout the year is key to success. Easy California Sweetpotato Minestrone fits the bill. A riff on the classic Italian soup, it takes a Read More …
NEWS OF SCHOOLS
A National Opportunity To Address The School Closure Crisis (NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting nationwide K-12 school closures have created a social and economic impact that has paralyzed many communities. The lack of a proven technological solutions to help counter the impact of COVID in schools has compounded the crisis—but that can be fixed. Recently, Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS
Online Learning Made Better (NAPSI)—Lately, school districts engaged in “emergency teaching” to meet the challenge of continuing students’ education during the COVID-19 pandemic. A large part of that effort was integrating digital resources into remote instruction. Getting A Handle On Digital Resources The use of digital resources for teaching and learning skyrocketed during the pandemic—around the Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS
What Blood Cancer Patients Need To Know (NAPSI)—If you or someone you know has ever had blood cancer, a term you might have heard is “minimal residual disease,” or MRD. MRD refers to the small number of cancer cells that can stay in the body during and after treatment. Often, these cells are present at Read More …
FAMILY LIFE
Uniformed Services Members: Help Protect Your Family With The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (NAPSI)—The prospect of needing long term care may be far from your mind today, but circumstances can change. A long term care event can happen at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that comes with it can Read More …