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Random Acts of Kindness After Hurricane Sandy0
- Making a Positive Difference
- November 12, 2012
We've seen inspiring examples of human kindness and generosity during the recovery from superstorm Sandy — from free pizza in the East Village to a little girl setting up a charging station in Hoboken. Huffington Post, 11/4/2012
READ MORERaising royal baby: ‘Fall crazily in love with him’0
- Home & Family
- August 5, 2013
Are you nervous about being a new parent? Here’s some expert advice for new parents (including Prince William and Duchess Kate): fall in love with your baby, enjoy every moment, and trust your own instincts. As Berry Brazelton, a pediatrician and author of more than 30 books on child development, says, “You know your baby
READ MORERaising environmentally-conscious kids0
- Environmental Well-Being
- January 13, 2012
From square-foot gardening, eco-friendly story time, lunchtime fun, and something called the "off" game, to simply just enjoying the outdoors, there are tons of ways to raise environmentally conscious children. The Orange County Register, 1/12/2012
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Raising Children With an Attitude of Gratitude0
- Home & Family
- December 28, 2013
What are you thankful for today? Have you taken the time to teach your children the importance of expressing gratitude? Kids who are taught gratitude are more likely to be appreciative of what they have, and new research has shown they experience a variety of other benefits, too.
READ MORERaising cash for homeless students0
- Making a Positive Difference
- November 29, 2011
After the airing of a '60 Minutes' feature about Central Florida's homeless families (see our Entertainment section for that story), a telethon Monday raised money to help the thousands of homeless students attending Seminole and Orange County schools. This article also talks about the Families in Transition program, which assists homeless children in the Seminole
READ MORERaising the Chance of Some Cancers with Two Drinks a Day0
- Health & Healing
- November 4, 2011
A new study shows that drinking, even in moderation, can increase a person's risk for a host of cancers, including cancers of the liver, pancreas, throat, etc. For some cancers, such as lung, larynx and colorectal, the cancer risk only sets in when people drink heavily—three or four drinks a day on a regular basis.
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