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• Four myths of poverty

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Poverty competency starts with understanding the difference between truth and myths.

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  Science in the kitchen: Oobleck

  Published on July 28, 2014
  Read a Dr. Seuss book about oobleck and then head to the kitchen or outside for some science fun.

• Building resilience in homesick children

  Published on July 25, 2014
  There are some supportive and nurturing ways to build a child’s security and confidence.

• Weighing in: How to approach a touchy subject with your child

  Published on July 25, 2014
  Discussing healthy body norms with your child.

• Sibling relationships

  Published on July 24, 2014
  How birth order shapes personality traits.

• Promoting the mental wellness of young people: report provides recommendations and strategies

  Published on July 18, 2014
  Policy makers, educators, families and communities must focus on wellness in addition to illness in order to help young people thrive.

• Defining poverty

  Published on July 13, 2014
  Living in poverty is a generalization. There are different types of poverty just as there are differences in other social-economic classes. Learn the four different types and how you can help move people forward and out of poverty.

• Get out of your head – learn mindfulness stress management

  Published on July 7, 2014
  Get out of your head and into mindfulness to reduce stress.

• Poverty competency – a necessary skill to have

  Published on July 2, 2014
  Learn about the different types of poverty and how you can help move people forward, out of poverty.

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  Power up with positive thinking

  Published on June 24, 2014
  If you think you can, you can.