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- December 15, 2010
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Her graduation gift from dad: A 13-year labor of love0
- Home & Family
- July 6, 2012
Parents everywhere have been touched and inspired by the thoughtful parenting of Bryan Martin, a father who gave his daughter, Brenna, a long-concealed surprise for her high school graduation. His gift was a Dr. Seuss book, Oh, the Places You'll Go!, signed with personal messages from teachers and coaches going back to when Brenna was
READ MOREHenry Winkler honored with OBE for Dyslexia work in UK0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- September 21, 2011
Henry Winkler, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as an adult, received an honorary OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his work touring the UK to educate students, educators, and policy makers about dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Winkler said, “My goal when I started working with children was never to bring accolades on myself,
READ MOREHelping Women Soar in Tough Economy0
- Financial & Workplace Well-Being
- November 11, 2011
This NBC News Making a Difference segment tells the inspirational story of Leah Brown, a woman who successfully built her own business- a health care research firm- while raising two sons on her own. Brown now aims to help other women build their own businesses, all the while helping to build up the economy and
READ MOREHelping Veterans Find Civilian Jobs0
- What Others Are Doing
- November 17, 2010
The rate of unemployment is higher among veterans, and many companies like Microsoft and Wal-Mart are financing job training to close that gap. New York Times, 11/10/10
READ MOREHelping Stop the Tiger Trade in China0
- Environmental Well-Being
- December 1, 2011
The Environmental Investigation Agency and a number of stars are endorsing a petition calling on Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on tiger trade in order to save the world's last remaining tigers. EIA Lead Campaigner Debbie Banks says that China needs this push because, as she says, "instead of shutting down
READ MOREHelping Parents Score on the Homework Front0
- Home & Family
- December 3, 2012
The type of parental help a child needs with homework is determined by that child's age, research shows. Should parents stay up half the night with procrastinating kids to help them finish research papers or let them face the consequences? The answer seems to be that it depends on how old the kids are, because
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