• Wal-Mart Aims to Boost Women-Run Businesses0

    Walmart announced this week new initiatives to support women-owned businesses around the world.  Over the next five years the world’s largest retailer has committed to increasing the amount of goods and services purchased from women-owned businesses in the U.S., doubling the amount of money it pays women-owned suppliers overseas, and offering a variety of educational

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  • First Peace Corps volunteers look back0

    Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Members of Colombia One, the first group of volunteers to serve in the Peace Corps almost 50 years ago, are credited with helping pave the way for the more than 200,000 Americans who followed in their footsteps.  These trail-blazing humanitarians look back on

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  • Parental counseling may help kids’ sleep0

    According to a study from Australia, discussing sleep strategies with your children can help them settle into school with better nighttime routines. The study found that children tend to have better bedtime routines and fewer sleep problems when they have sleep-related consultations with parents. Pediatric sleep specialist Judy Mindell says, “Making sure your child goes

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  • Taking the Dread Out of Phys Ed0

    Gym teacher Tony Brant inspires her middle school students to make exercise an enjoyable and healthy habit. Brant emphasizes fun exercises and games that students can incorporate into their daily lives, and even has them keep an “activity log” with a goal of 60 minutes of exercise per day. This approach is becoming increasingly popular

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  • Family matters: Divorce brings new parenting challenges0

    As you know, divorce is something that affects many families today so it can be challenging for parents to figure out the best way to handle things for their children. Check out the answers to some common questions that divorced parents are facing, including how to handle dual household rules and dealing with communication issues.

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  • Solar-powered ice cream truck: Transform! (Video)0

    There is a new kind of ice cream truck hitting the streets: solar-powered. This ice cream truck, created by solar company Sungevity, harnesses energy from the sun so that kids in can enjoy organic ice cream treats. The truck also sports the company’s logo and website, as well as facts about harnessing energy from the

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