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Have you recently noticed that your child is struggling in one or all of their classes? What’s going on here? The reality is that there could be multiple issues at play and that admittedly makes this a lot more difficult to deal with. So, let’s explore a few of the different steps that you can consider if your child is showing evidence that they are struggling at school.
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Toddlers. Little people with giant emotions that aren’t always able to be regulated, toddlers know how to tell you what they want even if they don’t have any words yet! The world and life is frustrating for a toddler and it’s difficult for them to understand the world when they are so much smaller than everyone else. Their emotions are many and they’re overwhelming, and as their parents, it’s up to you to ensure that they can feel good about how they feel.
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To say that the coronavirus changed the world would be an understatement. One of the industries hardest hit by the pandemic is the travel industry. A recent article from Travel Pulse estimated that the travel industry lost over $750 billion in 2020.
With coronavirus numbers starting a steady decline, many people are ready to start traveling again. However, travelers need to learn about current and upcoming changes that might affect how they travel.
Here are nine ways the pandemic will change travel for the foreseeable future.
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Courageous Community Services introduces a raffle to win a 2-night stay in popular Northwest Ohio treehouse village
Participants are entered to win one an excursion at Metroparks Toledo’s recently opened Cannaley Treehouse Village
Courageous Community Services (CCS), which provides educational and inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families, is launching a raffle where ticketholders are eligible to win a weekend stay at the Cannaley Treehouse Village, one of the newest outdoor spaces developed by Metroparks Toledo.
Not only will raffle winners stay at the much sought after ADA-accessible treehouse designed by Nelson Treehouse and Supply, but this prize package also includes a catered meal for four from Extra Virgin Catering Services in addition to a pie from Lamplight Cafe & Bakery and prizes worth $100 to “Treat Yo Self” from Buff City Soap! The weekend getaway will take place on March 19th and 20th, 2021. Tickets are $25 each or six for $100 and can be purchased now at https://givebox.com/ccsohio.
Courageous Community Services, like many other small non-profits, has been negatively impacted by the current pandemic. Proceeds from the raffle will directly support the organization and its community members in the Northwest Ohio region.
“Courageous Community Services is excited to be able to offer this opportunity,” said Executive Director Laura Kuhlenbeck. “I want to thank Metroparks Toledo for working with CCS to help make this possible, as the Cannaley Treehouse Village is a peaceful getaway for individuals during this unprecedented time.”
The raffle closes on Wednesday, March 1, 2021. The first winner will be chosen in a random drawing at that time. For more information about the raffle and Courageous Community Services, please visit www.ccsohio.org.
If you watch any kind of visual media, you will see a bunch of people with picture perfect smiles. Straight, even teeth that are neither too big nor too small for their mouths whitened to give the impression that person never indulges in coffee or red wine. Considering how popular coffee is, the second part is probably a lie achieved by chemical tooth whiteners. The first, however, – the straight, even teeth – is absolutely real. You can’t fake that kind of smile and you can’t make it happen overnight, either.
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Are you bored with endless miles on the treadmill? Are you exhausted from counting reps and repeating the same work out time and time again? Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but always doing the same workout can be discouraging. Instead of heading to the gym once again, it might be time to try something new. Switching up your gym routine with other fitness activities has significant benefits including preventing over-use injuries and helping to break through weight-loss plateaus. Plus, trying a new form of exercise can help you regain your excitement for working out. If you are suffering from mental fatigue associated with your workout routine, try one of these fitness activities.
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Excitement, exercise, adventures, and more!! The weekend is just around the corner and the possibilities are endless. And while we have no idea what we are exactly doing just yet, we do know one thing, we’re gonna have some fun! Here’s a list of fun local spots to venture off to with the kids….
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30, 40, never! Often the responses parents give when they think about their adorable little one embarking on the dating world, which let’s be honest, is ultimately the first step toward replacing mom and/or dad as the sole proprietor of their hearts. Though the thought really tugs at those heartstrings it is a good idea to have a conversation regarding dating early on. That way children have a clear and concise idea of what dating is, why it’s important, the main purpose, and where your household stands on the topic of dating. Otherwise, the alternative is them learning everything about dating from their peers and let’s be honest that advice ranks right up there with a dumpster fire colliding with a trainwreck at lightning speed, no amount of therapy can backpedal from that kinda catastrophic advice. So, what age should kids start dating? In order to answer that question the purpose of dating must first be addressed. Why date in the first place?
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3 littles, barely any sleep, and I said yes to a segment on the morning show, what was I thinking? Thankfully I had purchased and prepped all the necessary items the night before and sat out my clothes as well as my “assistant’s” clothes. That morning we were running behind per usual, my hair wasn’t cooperating, stupid humidity, and I was praying all the way to the station that God would help me find the words…some mornings the “mom brain” hits hard, am I right ladies? Too bad guests can’t get a prompter.
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For everyone who has visited Lakewood Orthodontic Office for orthodontic treatment, the thought of hearing that the treatment will take more than eighteen months to heal completely is legit brutal. Many teenagers wear braces from the time they start high school until they graduate. This is a very long time in a young person’s life. Hearing they will wear braces during this entire time is literally the last thing they want to hear. Luckily, there are ways that you can help speed up treatment. These are accelerated orthodontics treatment which can improve how effective those braces are…interested in hearing more?
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 