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The Stick Together Program within Mentor Schools explores constructive ways to stop bullying
Darlings, there are few things Mimi abhors more than bullying. Research tells us that kids who are bullied experience negative physical, social, emotional, academic and mental health issues. And the effects can be lasting, often persisting into adulthood. That’s why the Stick Together Program within Mentor Schools is such a novel and...
Read MoreThe Junkluggers take everything and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her bestselling book and Netflix series The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, more and more people are recognizing that their physical clutter and junk can lead to unhappiness and stress. But getting rid of bigger items like old furniture and appliances can be a pain,...
Read MoreLaketran’s Bus Wrap Art Contest is over and the winners have been chosen
Nothing fosters a sense of community more than public art—especially when it’s seen through the vision of the young. Laketran has just announced the winners of its annual Design a Bus Wrap art contest. Area students followed the theme “Building a Greener Lake County,” with some fantastic works of art. “After the success of...
Read MoreTreatment for tinnitus
Am I hearing things? It’s a question many have asked themselves at one time or another. If you’ve experienced a constant or periodic ringing, humming or buzzing in your ears, you may be suffering from tinnitus. “Tinnitus is a noise you hear in your ears but no one else can hear,” says Sarah Curtis, Au.D. founder of Sounds of Life...
Read MoreTake the steps to get your insurance in order
It’s easy to forget about our need for health, dental and vision insurance until something forces us to think about it, like an annual check-up, an ache or pain, or even an injury or surgery. Now is a perfect time to take a minute to consider how we’re covered. We all know there are no guarantees in life, but during our prime working years...
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