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Free Senior Health Program on 9/20 at Allendale Community for Mature Living
On Thursday, September 20, area residents and caregivers are invited to attend a free senior health program at The Atrium Assisted Living at The Allendale Community for Mature Living in Allendale. The event will highlight the special challenges that families and caregivers face in caring for seniors and methods to support them.
Upcoming Dates for Baseline Concussion Testing at Valley’s Sports Institute
As part of its Concussion Management Program, The Valley Hospital Sports Institute conducts baseline concussion (a.k.a. pre-concussion) testing for athletes ages 10 and older. If an athlete does experience a concussion, he or she is re-tested and that data is compared with the baseline results to properly monitor recovery and determine when it is safe for the player to return to active sports.
Here We Go! First Week of School Made Easy
Back to the reality of routine for my team next Thursday. It could be a rough transition! I am starting to get prepared (well, maybe just thinking about it!) and found this list of suggestions was a great refresher.
Talking Politics With Kids
It's on! Romney vs. Obama. Ever wonder what your children are thinking of the whole process?
Protecting Those Peepers
Eyestrain has become increasingly commonplace in this digital world we all live in. The American Optometric Association, courtesy of Parenting.com, had great suggestions recently on how to ease eyestrain without having to put away all of our devices.
Teaching the Value of Money
All parents want to teach their children the value of money. Oftentimes, it's done by linking allowance with household chores. But is that the right route to go?
Transitioning Back to School
Hard to believe it's mid-August. These tips from school counselors can help us ease the transition coming our way in early September.
Great Additions to Your Child’s Summer Reading List
Looking for a few more good summer reads for your kids? Lots of titles to delight children of all ages on these reading lists.
Bring the Whole Family to the 4-Mile Run/Walk at Garret Mountain
On September 8, runners and walkers can step up to make a difference at this event benefiting St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department.
Get Your Preschooler or Early Elementary Student “School Ready”
Ready or not, here it comes - the first day of school! We've got great readiness tips for preschoolers and kindergartners as well as first- and second-grade students.
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