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Apply for a Grant to Jumpstart the New Year with a Physical Education/Activity Program

Original source: https://www.kidsinthegame.org/gogrants/ KIDS in the Game is saying “Happy Holidays” by providing thousands of physical education and physical activity program grants to K-12 schools. It’s the fastest grant application ever taking only 5 minutes. KIDS In the Game is accepting applications from grades K-12. All districts, schools, principals, teachers, PTA members, and “champions” for the […]

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Create Classroom Brain Breaks with Flashfit

Original source: http://www.flash.fit/grants/ Flashfit is an in classroom brain break software application that allows every room and the parents to all be part of the same community and receive flash notifications to get up and move throughout the day. The notification schedule is set by the school administrator and teachers have the ability to use the […]

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CATCH My Breath — Free e-Cigarette Prevention Program Now Available

Original source: https://catchinfo.org/modules/e-cigarettes/ CATCH collaborated with researchers at Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health to createCATCH My Breath™, a prevention program specific to middle and high schoolers’ use of E-cigarettes. The CATCH My Breath Youth E-cigarette Prevention Program’s goal is […]

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Winter Driving Tips

Original source: http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.WjljT1w-dBw Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. AAA reminds motorists to be cautious while driving in adverse weather. For more information on winter driving, the association offers the How to Go on Ice and Snow brochure, available through most […]

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9 tips to avoid holiday weight gain

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=2aca51d0-4b1c-4192-8e47-5c286d51197b#.WjlhF1w-dBw It’s the holiday season, and that means family, fun and food aren’t far from anyone’s mind. And a lot of us may worry that extra pounds aren’t far from our waistlines. Fortunately, there are ways to enjoy the foods of holiday festivities without letting calories—or guilt—weigh you down. Click the image below to […]

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6 tips for coping with holiday grief

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=402348d2-a042-4c3e-a06c-b268b1834ed9#.Wjlg1lw-dBx There’s a lot of pressure to be merry this time of year. But if you’ve experienced a loss—of a loved one, a marriage or a job—you might find it difficult to cope with the holiday season. If you’re grieving, here are six steps from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organizationand AARP that may help […]

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10 healthy holiday gifts under $50

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=508f3409-11fc-4f2b-83e8-86c69df35692#.WjlWWFw-dBw Let’s face it: Finding the right holiday gift can be tricky. There’s your friend who always regifts, your oh-so-fussy niece and your mom who insists she doesn’t need a thing. So what’s a gift giver to do? Here are 10 ideas designed to please nearly everyone on your list. All are all under […]

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Gift Safety Quiz

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=4cd1ac59-6dfa-4152-bc7f-e64d45c60ce3#.WjlVQ1w-dBw How savvy are you about toy safety? Test your knowledge, click the quick true-or-false quiz below.

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How to buy toys that are fun and safe

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=8d7fabb4-4e85-4d90-a8ef-b2cb7db6a342#.WjlTAFw-dBy If you’re scrambling to find the perfect toys for the kids on your holiday list, you have a lot of options. But whether you’re shopping online or standing in line, you can’t play it too safe when choosing children’s toys. Every year, hundreds of thousands of children nationwide wind up in hospital emergency […]

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Infographic: How the flu spreads

Original source: https://pennstatehershey.netreturns.biz/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryId=36d9dab3-4262-4509-94ce-35b4e4d4c8f7#.WjlGIVw-dBw What makes the flu so contagious? Find out how easily it spreads—and what you can do about it—click the interactive infographic below.

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