Back in December 2007 I interviewed Christine Lane, a mom of 2 in California who was organizing a health fair as her school’s main fundraiser. I was very impressed with Christine because she is teaching by example that with enough willpower and determination, one person can bring about change.
Quite a lot has happened since [...]

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President’s Day in the US is a day off (or two!) in honor of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two remarkable presidents who were born just 10 days apart in February.
George Washington was our country’s first President and he was born on February 22, 1732.
Some important historical facts about George Washington:
1. He was elected Commander-In-Chief [...]

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Today all the schools, banks, and post offices are closed to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
But do you or your children really know who he was and what he stood for or is this just another day off from school or work?
My kindergartner came home from school last week talking about this man that [...]

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