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    More balance, less burnout

    By April Lollar Just another manic Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday …. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Panic. Shower. Wake up 8-year-old. Wait five minutes. Second attempt to wake up 8-year-old. Dry hair. Brush teeth. Make sure we have: lunchbox, water bottle, folder, are folder things signed? Are practice/dance clothes ready? Has 8-year-old brushed teeth? […]

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    Teaching kids to be givers

    As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be successful. We also want them to be grateful for what they have and compassionate to those in need. Teaching children the spirit of giving, showing them the importance of thinking of others and modeling kindness are impactful ways to help them grow into […]

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    Single mom strong

    Since becoming a single mom six years ago, Theresa Frontz has managed the role by being in constant conversation with God. “It really is my faith that has gotten me through every day,” says Frontz, who lives in Gulfport with her children Nicholas, 18, and Mary, 13. “One of my favorite scriptures is ‘I can […]

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    Stop cyberbullying

    In the past, bullying stopped at the school door. Today, as parents and teachers are all too aware, it can follow their child home. As social media grows and technology evolves, students become increasingly vulnerable online. Tellingly, a recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health showed bullying and cyberbullying topped parents’ list […]

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    Teen drug abuse:

    In the war on teen drug abuse, there’s good news and bad news. First, the good: The annual Monitoring the Future survey, released in December, found that use of some illicit drugs had either plateaued or declined. The survey, which polled 44,482 students from nearly 400 public and private schools nationwide, also showed a drop […]

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