August is Get Ready for Kindergarten Month!
Getting your child ready for school can be an emotional experience, and beginning kindergarten is a huge transition for you and your child.
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Our blog covers events and activities that involve donors and volunteers; tips to strengthen your family; and news, information, updates and helpful insights from the CEO and the leadership staff of Heartland Family Service.
3 Important Steps to Managing Stress
Show me someone who never gets stressed and I’ll show you someone who is kidding himself. Everyone experiences stress, even if they have different triggers. The good news is that you can control stress. Below are a few easy, positive steps you can take to wrestle control away from those stressors and get some peace of mind.
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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and for most people, it can be a fun way to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Millions of Americans set off fireworks in the days leading up to the holiday. While fireworks may provide a festive atmosphere for the Fourth of July, it may affect others adversely.
Read Full StoryMindfulness – A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body
Experts recommend mindfulness for everything from maximizing workouts to managing anxiety. But, you may wonder, what exactly is mindfulness and how does one practice it?
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