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To quote from the classic Christmas Carol, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”…only, it’s not. Not for many teens. For many, the beginning of each school year is a time of anxiety, stress, and fear. There are many potential obstacles that teenagers face as they enter the halls of learning. Will they be socially accepted? Will they make the team? Will I sit alone at...

When I was a kid somehow the school year lasted for an eternity. No way was I imprisoned in school for only ten months. I'm sure my teachers and parents conspired to trick me into thinking that the school year was only ten months, when in reality, it was at least twenty-four months. Since my math skills have always been suspect, this deception was easily orchestrated. The good news for me was...

With the beginning of summer here and the end of the school year the need to consider our children’s habits while they are at home. Many children are home alone or home with older siblings and are limited in their activities. This can lead to issues that will increase health problems. The sleeping pattern for a child is very important. During sleep they not only rest; they heal from...

Have you ever had one of those moments where somebody said something to you and it just didn’t process? I mean, you understood the sentence; it was correct in grammar and style…it made sense and, yet, it didn’t make sense either. You know, one of those comments where your initial reaction is to tilt your head to one side, scrunch up your forehead in a symbolic gesture that means,...

Public or Private, Home or Magnet - How to choose the Best School for Kids By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life CoachRecently I had dinner with my friends Bill and Nancy Palmer and the subject of school choice came up; mostly because at one time they had each of their five children in five different schools. If you think that schedule sounds crazy, then you’ve...

Smart School Choice builds Strong KidsDeveloping a selection scorecard to place your student in the best school to meet their needs By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Recently I had dinner with my friends Bill and Nancy Palmer and the subject of school choice came up; mostly because at one time they had each of their five children in five different...

The Florida Senior Games has quite a few husbands and wives working together to stay active and healthy, but the first couple of the Florida Senior Games in Lee County has got to be Danny and Neva Weisskopf who have registered for a combined 14 events in the 2009 Florida Senior Games State Championships. Read on and let me know if their efforts inspires you and your spouse to try something...