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Jan 30

Mental Health First Aide Course Being Offered February 18 and 25

The public is invited to attend a FREE course on how to positively impact others experiencing mental health symptoms.  Learn the signs to detect when there is a mental health problem and develop the skills to effectively help others.  Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, the Heimlich, or calling 911.  Sometimes the first […]

Dec 19

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Children: Their Family Story

My father would have turned 81 this year. He never got to meet my two kids, and especially around the holidays I think a lot about how to help them feel connected to their Grandpa Jim. I grew up hearing family stories, and learning about the struggles and triumphs of my ancestors inspired me and […]

Nov 26

What is Happening to Fine Motor Development?

A new and disturbing phenomenon is rising on the educational horizon. Many children are arriving at kindergarten lacking the basic fine motor skills needed to hold a pencil and write. This lack of dexterity in their fingers and hands can be attributed to the increased use of touch screen technology and decreased use of crayons, […]

Nov 4

What Do You Know About WIC?

“WIC” stands for Women, Infants and Children.  It is a supplemental nutrition program for: Pregnant women Breastfeeding women (up to the infant’s 1st birthday) Non-breastfeeding postpartum women up to 6 months after birth Infants Children up to their 5th birthday WIC helps families by providing nutritious foods such as milk, eggs, cereal, juice, fruits, vegetables […]