Archive for Family
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Humanities Iowa to Support Ballet Quad Cities “Dance Me a Story: Exploring Literature Through Ballet”
We are proud to announce Ballet Quad Cities has been awarded a Humanities Iowa grant of $5,000 for our “Dance Me a Story” project. “Dance Me a Story: Exploring Literature through Ballet,” is free to the public and allows people of all ages to explore literature through ballet! What...
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Easy Button? Really??
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Years ago, we often quipped about how “remarkable” it was that every problem or issue addressed in a television show could be solved in as little as 30 minutes – less commercial breaks nonetheless. While often predictable and typically...
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The Importance of Traditions
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “Christmas is a day of meaning and traditions, a special day spent in the warm circle of family and friends.” During the holidays, most of us have certain things we always do; holiday traditions that seem to stick in our memories. In addition to making holiday...
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Caring for the Caregiver
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Annually November is noted as National Family Caregiver Month. We recognize and celebrate individuals who care for family members, friends, or other relatives by helping them maintain their independence and quality of...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
School Bus Safety School began in mid-August and motorists must be sure to share the road safely with school buses. School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 1...
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The Importance of Adult/Child Playtime
By Paula Jaeger, Child Therapist Child Abuse Council While children do need time to play alone and with other children, playtime with the special adults in their lives is just as important. Children crave time with these adults. It makes them feel special. Parents (caregivers) are encouraged to...
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Grandparents Day
In honor of National Grandparents Day which takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day, here is an encore presentation from our September 2008 issue. What is a Grandparent? (taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little childr...
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What is Your Favorite Sound?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Recently, Parker Audiology, PC had a contest with a group of local 4th Grade students in o...
