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Giving Kids a Shot of LoveFormer Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode should be retired, but instead, he's showing children of prisoners that there are positive role models in the world.
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What common misconceptions about aging do you wish you could dispel?Growing Bolder Article Misconceptions About AgingPosted May 20, 2008, 12:50 pm Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.Our question is: What Common...
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High School Graduations are for Parents
Today I became the parent of a high school graduate. Of course I knew this day would always come but now that it's actually here, it's almost surreal. Just like most parents, I always want the best for my daughter. I want her to be...
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Yesterday's Toys Meet Today's KidsWhat would happen if a group of children had their iPods, Game Boys and cell phones taken away and replaced with the toys we grew up with? Would they know what to do? Watch as today's kids are exposed to the toys of yesterday.
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Fostering Family LoveAfter raising two children, Rose Ann DeVito discovered she had a big, empty home and a lot of love still left to give. Growing Bolder introduces you to the 65-year-old "new" mom of four.
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Pat WilliamsOrlando Magic Sr. VP Pat Williams is a man of many passions -- marathons, writing books and his 19 children!
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Grandpa WalterAt the age of 90 he volunteered to mentor hearing-impaired children. He soon became an indispensable part of their lives. This Growing Bolder story proves you're never too old to make a difference!
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Show Me the LoveThey're struggling to make ends meet, but they still find time to help children with special needs. They're foster grandparents and they give so much unconditional love that it was time to show them a little love.
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Michelle HynesWhat if your life experiences could better the life of a child? In 20 cities across the country, more than 2,000 mentors are doing exactly that.
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Healthy Tradition for Labor DayI recall the Labor Day weekend when I was about 12. My family (Dad, Mom and sis) had gone to a barbeque at a friend’s house. They had 5 children and their house was always bustling with friends and family. It was a healthy,...
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I can feel it in the airMother's Day is undoubtedly one of my favorite holidays. Ever since my sweet children were little, I would always love to see for just a day their level of appreciation for all I did. To see their hand-made cards with...
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The Tooth Fairy is Over the TopInflation has hit the tooth fairy. My friend was complaining his grandchild got $10 from the tooth fairy. He was comparing that to the quarter his kids found under the pillow when they lost a tooth. That reminded me of the time my son asked why the...
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Sue WalshA woman who dominated the collegiate swimming world 25 years ago is back and better than ever.
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Dinner with your grandparents?
O.K. – So here’s the deal. My husband and I took our 11 year old son out for a quick bite to eat tonight at a favorite local restaurant. Our son is tall and thin and looks much older that his 11 years. The hostess at the...
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Advocacy for students with disabilities....
Hi All – I belong to an on-line support group for patients with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease. (CMT) With each posting by a parent whose child has had to endure unprofessional, unpleasant, uncooperative, unresponsive behavior from the...
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Out of the Mouths of Babes...I dont' profess to be an expert in the field of religion or spirituality. I have been a catechist for years, and have always been actively involved in my church. That said, I still have a lot to learn. My work over the years with...
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Stone Canyon Art - Honor your loved onesParents love spending time with their children and grandchildren. You probably break out the photos of your day at the zoo or lake. These are precious memories,walking hand in hand, stopping to skip stones and whistle along the way. But, will you leave...
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There's Nothing Like a Big Hug from a Child
Yesterday when my 21-month-old grandson came home from daycare, he ran right over to me and gave me a hug. Now granted, he could only reach my knees but it was definitely a big bear hug! He does it quite often as a matter of...
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Dr. T. Berry BrazeltonWorld-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been coaching parents for six decades.
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Does Birth Order Matter?A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.
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60-Year-Old Locks of LoveA health scare led one woman to help children suffering from an incurable disease. See how Peggy Hartzog's own childhood influenced her inspirational choice.
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Pets Are People ... Right?I love my animals. I have two dogs, Faegan and Junior, and two cats, Travers and Laila. No children at this point (human children, I mean) so the furry friends get most of the attention in my house. My dogs *know how to manipulate my love. When I...
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Living in Tony Dungy's ShadowIt's been over a year since Tony Dungy won the Super Bowl. But in the meantime he's written the children's book, "You Can Do It!," a story about his younger brother, Linden.
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A Second Chance for TV/Broadway Star Shelly BurchShelly Burch was a star on TV and Broadway when she made the decision to walk away from it all. Her life was a shambles, rocked by showbiz excess. It took years for her to find herself. But now she's back, and more passionate than ever before.
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Boomers Heading to Space?It looks like the next person on the moon may be someone a little older than usual. The European Space Agency is searching for a man or woman 45 years old or older to send into space. Will it be you?
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Concerning Sea TurtlesI have never met a sea turtle that I didn’t like – I did, however, meet one once who didn’t particularly like me; in fact, I think she thought that I was trying to kill her babies, but I wasn’t. Here’s what happened: sea...
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Fast Forwards -- MothersIn honor of the mothers in your life, check out this heart-warming ode to mom that is making the rounds on the Internet. Get out a tissue and take a moment to remember what makes moms great.
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RSVP: An Invitation to VolunteerAs the volunteer coordinator for RSVP of Orange County, Florida, I have the privilege of working with some of the most interesting and diverse people in this area. Our volunteers range in age from 55 to 96, and each makes his or her own contribution to...
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A Giving SpiritPenny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Celebration of Mother's DayNone of us could be here without one; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are funny, some are sweet; some are older, and some have just received their titles. We're talking about moms.
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My story...for those who have asked
A little over two years ago, I suffered from depression. I gave up the career I thought I had always wanted to be full-time stay-at-home mom. I suddenly found myself no longer the same person. I was no longer contributing an income and our...
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The NelsonsFormer teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson come from one of the most famous show biz families in history.
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Paul Newman Passes Away at 83Hollywood legend Paul Newman passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 83. Newman died in the farmhouse in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife and occasional costar, Joanne Woodward.
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The Older You Get, The Healthier You've BeenDr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis
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A Mother's Day Heartbreak
My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...
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Rain PryorRain Pryor may have inherited her famous father's sense of humor, but she adds her own sense of sass and style to her performances and books.
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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A Legend of Stage and ScreenJulie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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Gordon JohnsonGordon Johnson, 74, runs a program devoted to keeping siblings together in foster care. His program is making such a difference that he was recently awarded the Purpose Prize.
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MemoriesI am Missing My friend Ruth Hamilton I still will keep her alive for her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year, Ruth would have been 110 this April 12, 2008 , But we...
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Jim RentzNowadays, with iPods and phones with MP3 players taking over the music world, radios and cassette tapes are falling to the wayside. But Jim Rentz won't let that happen just yet!
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Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration DiesJack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.
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I LOVE my LIBRARY!I also love to write about it! My story was selected for inclusion in the Woman's Day archive for 2007. You can view it online at www.ilovelibraries.org.I sent the info to the Orlando Public Libray and they liked my story as well, so they...
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Charley PrideCharley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn’t his lack of talent that stopped him – it was the color of his skin.
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"Obesity, be not proud"“Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life...
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Write About Your LifeWriting is a great release of your thoughts and feelings. No matter what subject you write about, just the fact that you are writing, is unlocking your thought processes, using your memory, and exercising your brain.When we get older, we eat...
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Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media AwardThe Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two WheelsBlog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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Sturgis' Last Stand?Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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Sturgis' Last Stand?
Cowboys & Indians Phyllis_Young-WARN_founder.jpg Washington, D.C. 19DEC2007 Lakota Sioux Indian Freedom Delegation Declare Sovereign Nation Status A press release issued today by the Lakota Freedom Delegation, made up of Russell Means,...
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A Surprising Look Into the Future of TransportationGrowing Bolder is often about finding ways to do more with less. While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. Truth is, many who live there don’t even...
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Dr. Mark HymanGood news! Doctors say they’ve discovered Miracle Grow for the brain and Dr. Mark Hyman says you won’t believe how easy it is for you to incorporate it into your daily life. Here’s the best part – no drugs are involved!
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A Brush With GreatnessThe following is an excerpt from Ruth Hamilton's autobiography, "The Hamilton Saga." She wrote the book at age 90. In the coming weeks, GrowingBolder.com will publish Ruth's description of her trip to Europe in the summer of 1937. As the people of...