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The one shortage I can personally help out with is one of the biggest shortages we are experiencing today and that is the shortage of laughter. Mister Illusion Magic Company has what it takes to put laughter back in the work place, the home, the party, the event, the picnic, the holiday,...
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My son was born after midnight during the cooler days of May, before the Central Valley could blaze triple-digit temperatures.
The delivery room was packed full of people. The doctor, several nurses, my husband, my parents and my mother-in-law were in attendance. As my son emerged into the...
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Wow. Who knew I was just hitting the tip of the iceberg with this subject matter. Essentially my blogging efforts are to bring an awareness of lack of character education in our society today. It was one of the reasons I wrote my children's book, Barf's First Flight - Lessons in...
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"Every year we go to great lengths to protect our children from various forms of child abuse. Why? Because we've learned that the fear, anxiety and stress caused by physical and emotional abuse are deep and long-lasting.
However, every year almost 20% of the children we send to...
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Can Italian Food Be Healthy?
What comes to mind when you think of Italian food? Creamy foods, extra cheese, thick pizza, lasagna? In America, Italian cooking is known for its large portions with lots of cheese and sauce. Many dishes are not likely to be good for your health or your...
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I’m sitting in the waiting room of the Developmental Pediatric Neuro Psychologist; Waiting for three hours while she assesses my son. He’ll undergo a battery of different tests to get a clear picture of how his brain works, what he’s good at and what he’s not so good at....
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Teachers have my up most respect. I know many excellent teachers, and my son has had more good teachers than not. Nothing however can get me riled up faster than a bad teacher. There are many kinds of bad teachers… the “Sergeant” (one who just barks orders at the kids), the...
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I’m not a religious person. I do however have a firm belief that everything happens for a reason. I’m not really sure how the two go together (or if they even do.) This all started for me with the series of coincidences that brought me my son.
A fight with a boyfriend…...
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No two kids are alike! Charter schools are public schools -- tuition free and open to all. They have more freedom to be responsive to individual students' needs, and they get great results. Sacramento has over 30 charter schools. They're all very different, offering a range grades and...
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Did you know that scientists routinely use animal tracks and scat (animal poop) to monitor populations? Many of the rarest or most endangered animals are hard to find and tracking combined with scatology is the only way to study them.
By tracking, we enter the secret...
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A Free Option
Charter schools are tuition-free, open to the public, and responsive to students’ needs.
A Culture of Teamwork
California charter schools champion teamwork. Parents are treated as partners in their child’s education and often work together with teachers to...
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The lottery for the charter school is tomorrow and I am so nervous, hopeful, and excited. I love having something to look forward to and this is really exciting. We are hoping to win a seat in our local charter school. I have heard great things about this school and I...
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My family has transitioned back to our busy time. Justin is back in his credential program, so he doesn't get home until 8 or 9 nine every night. My graduate courses are intensifying. And we have a birthday coming up every weekend in February.
I'm already exhausted and I haven't done anything...
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Auburn Interfaith Earth Stewardship Conference 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009; 9 AM – 2:30 PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1279 High Street, Auburn
What is the future climatology forecast for California? Where does our water come from and where does it...
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Many know that over the last several months I have been working with an incredible committee to plan the annual fundraising event, The Celebration of Hope for the Down Syndrome Information Alliance, taking place Monday, November 10th.
This year's adult-only event is being held at the...
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