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5 Tips to Help Avoid the Summer Slump
Part of our Cash in on Learning Series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. As the school year winds down, students, parents, and teachers are preparing for a bit of a break … Continue reading
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Tagged exercise, Free Spirit author, self-care, summer break, summer reading, volunteering
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3 Reasons to Encourage Kids to Bike to School (And How to Do It)
By Eric Braun The end of summer may have you thinking about how to set up your child’s school routines this year to be more efficient, healthier, and happier all around. As kids get ready to return to the classroom, … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, bike riding, bike to school, exercise, exercise and the brain
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Counselor’s Corner: Enjoy Moving More!
My New Year’s resolution this year is to move more. Until recently, I have had a love-hate relationship with exercise. This time around, however, I am thinking about it differently. Whether you are trying to incorporate exercise into your routine … Continue reading