By: Jennifer Lonergan October 19-23 is National Health Education Week (NHEW). For the past 25 years, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has celebrated National Health Education Week. Originally, it was run by the Department of Health and Human Services. SOPHE is a 70 year old nonprofit organization that “promotes the health of society … More National Health Education Week 2020
By: Jennifer Lonergan Portmanteau words. Does anyone remember these from school? Here are some examples: Brunch (breakfast + lunch) Smog (smoke + fog) Chortle (chuckle + snort) Spork (spoon + fork) Labradoodle (labrador + poodle) They are more commonly known as “blend” words. Two words, or parts of words, that are blended together to form … More Dealing with Maskne
By: Jennifer Lonergan Back to school. Never has this phrase elicited so many feelings from parents and children. As a child, I loved back to school. New supplies, my beloved trapper keeper and seeing my friends again. As a parent, I also loved back to school. Being a stay-at-home mom of four and keeping the … More Back to School: Communication
By: Jennifer Lonergan Clocking out. When you’re in the workforce it’s a phrase that makes you smile. It’s the end of the work day and it’s the beginning of your own time. When you are a stay at home parent, this does not exist. There is always something to be done. A load of laundry … More Yes, Mom, You Can Clock Out
By: Jennifer Lonergan When I was younger, my neighbors threw a fantastic July 4th cookout. They had a huge yard. Plus, with their home being at the end of a dead end street, it was a perfect location with plenty of room for the whole neighborhood to attend. The Sights: A yellow home with a … More Injury Free Fourth 🇺🇸💥
By: Jennifer Lonergan Throughout the year, we have different months assigned to specific safety cautions. In March, there is Ladder Safety. May has three categories: National Electric Safety, Motorcycle Safety, and Building Safety and so on for the other months. June is dedicated to safety in our everyday lives, not just specific occupations or activities. … More June Is National Safety Month
By: Jennifer Lonergan As I sat down to address my holiday cards this year, I did as I always do and got out my address book. I opened up to the A’s and began. When I got to a name that, last year addressed to, “Mr. and Mrs.,” but now only goes to, “Mrs.,” I … More Planning Through the Years
By: Jennifer Lonergan Music is food for the soul. We have all heard this before but, for me, it is absolutely true. My favorite thing about Christmas time is the music. Denomination does not matter. The melody, the instruments, the sentiment is all I need to get into the holiday spirit. And for a brief … More Sound of the Season
By: Jennifer Lonergan November is National Healthy Skin Month! Now that we are near the end of the month, time to run a check! I am an American of Irish descent living in New England. For me, summertime was the only time I paid attention to my skin. Lobsters are definitely popular in New England … More Healthy Skin Care for November
By: Jennifer Lonergan Next week, October 7th-13th, is Mental Health Awareness Week. Now, if you are from my generation, chances are you don’t think this applies to you. But the truth is, mental health is for everyone. When I was growing up, anything related to mental health involved institutions and asylums unless it impacted your … More Mental Health Tip: Less Screen Time, More Family Time
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