Business people may spend hours crafting the content of their meeting presentations, but honing nonverbal communication skills might be a better use of preparation time. According to Carol Kinsey Goman of the Washington Post, people who listen to...
Down's Syndrome is caused by an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, which is a portion of genetic material in the makeup of the human body that controls genetic development. Down Syndrome, according to the National Down Syndrome Society, affects...
Conserve natural resources by helping your community reduce the amount of water it uses to complete everyday tasks. Encourage others to do their part to end wasteful practices, such as allowing leaky faucets to drip endlessly. If each household in...
More and more individuals, groups, and organizations are recognizing that recycling should be a continuous global effort. The numerous recycling efforts combined worldwide ultimately help to create a cleaner environment and to preserve the Earth's...
The concept of an educational family trip often gets a bad rap with parents envisioning bored kids and endless hours in history museums. But educational outings can mean thrills and excitement, too. Family members of every age can enjoy viewing...
Whether you have a child who is obese or you are interested in helping children in the community lose weight, childhood obesity is a national epidemic that you can help solve. You don't have to be a doctor or nutritionist to influence children in...
Helping another person makes you feel good. It also makes you more appealing to others because most people admire those who help others. Observing people help each other increases a sense of goodwill, which can build unity and responsibility in a...
Youth clubs help children to hone a variety of important skills. Children get exercise from the physical activities encouraged in the club and social interaction from working and playing with others. They can also gain knowledge from the specific...
The birth of your child is one of the most unique experiences that you may have. Pregnancy is a significant process that requires you to adjust your lifestyle. Having a healthy pregnancy is an attainable goal with some diligence and focus.
You fit a lot into your day, from working and cleaning house to helping with homework and driving to soccer. You'd like to communicate more with your family, but finding time to do so may seem like another chore. To make it more of a pleasure,...
Acting in an environmentally friendly fashion, or "going green" for short, has risen in popularity in recent years. Apart from the benefits to the planet and to individual households, there are a number of social benefits of going green. Both...
When working with children and teenagers, keep a list of activities to suggest to the group. As they try the different types of activities, you will learn from their reactions which ones resonate with them. Boys typically have a lot of energy, so...
A field trip is any excursion that students take away from their regular school environment. Popular field trip sites include zoos, nature centers, community agencies such as fire stations and hospitals, government agencies, local businesses and...
Talking to a child with cerebral palsy about puberty and her period should happen as soon as possible. Children with cerebral palsy often show signs of puberty at a very young age. Writing in the 1999 issue of the Developmental Medicine and Child...
A community health fair brings a community together to learn about safety, health and an active lifestyle. Gathering quality participants and featuring informational booths, samples and sponsors will help make your community health fair a success....
Once you've gotten yourself in shape, take what you've learned to the masses. Whether you're helping your kids, your spouse or your whole community lose weight, small changes can make a big difference. By being a supportive, nurturing force rather...
Working as a team builds strong bonds between players and helps to win games. A team identity is crucial in amateur and professional sports competition. Pro sports, high school and Olympic teams all practice team building activities during...
Heavy periods can be painful, inconvenient and may make life miserable for a week or more a month. There are medical treatments available to help with heavy periods and let you get back to your life, but you do need to talk to your parents about...
Choose a career as a personal trainer and take a leadership role in helping the people in your community improve their health and fitness. Many leading personal trainer certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for...
Lance Armstrong, seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer advocate announced today that he is returning to professional cycling to raise money and awareness for cancer. "I am happy to announce that after talking with my children, my family...
Knowing a foreign language is definitely an asset in today's society. It can open up career opportunities later in life as well as help you communicate when visiting foreign countries. Although toddlers may seem too young to learn Spanish, they...
Communication is a key parenting skill. However, good communication varies from person to person. Success guru Tony Robbins and classroom teacher Beverlee Brick both agree that understanding learning styles can help with communication in any...
When starting an exercise routine, you might become frustrated if you know what area of your body you want to exercise, but you're not sure how to identify the particular muscle. Exercise specialists may refer to upper body and lower body...
Baby sign language can help you communicate better with your baby before he can orally communicate his needs. A study performed by the Applied Behavioral Science Department at the University of Kansas, with results published in a 2007 issue of the...
A plant-based diet focuses primarily on moving away from eating animal-based foods such as meat, eggs and milk, while moving towards eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes and grains. Eating a plant-based diet has ecological benefits and ethical...
It's the season of giving. As the holidays approach, many people look for ways to help the needy. There are food drives, school fundraisers and end-of-year donation solicitations galore, and it can be hard to decide where to direct your...
Teens need clear and consistent limits to their behavior, so make sure your teens know specifically what behaviors will not be tolerated--and their consequences. Teens can be especially crafty when things are left open-ended. Threatening to take...
CrossFit -- an out-of-the-box training regimen that trains multiple attributes -- is a stark contrast to hiring a personal trainer who can adapt a specific training program to suit your individual desires. Still, although there are significant...
You can help save water by engaging in a few easy activities on a daily basis. While it may take some getting used to, you can change your habits and help save and conserve water in your community. Individuals who take the time to help save...
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