Caring Better & Braver: Caregiving is both a joy and a challenge. Most of the time, we don’t see ourselves as “caregivers”. Instead we identify as the wife, husband, parent, grandparent, child, sibling, friend or neighbor. Suddenly you realize that you’ve become a caregiver and it’s a real job – often unpaid. Millions of people […]
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- If you’re a parent in need of child care, you know how difficult it is to find and to afford. La Crosse County alone has lost more than 350 child care businesses in the last two decades. This is not a new problem, but one the pandemic brought to the forefront. […]
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Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears but will […]
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Here are some practical tips and questions to ask your elementary, middle, or high school student. BY: Lindssey Antin, Maryam Abdullah | SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Full Article: How to Help Your Student Face Another Pandemic School Year A year and a half is a very long time for a child. For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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A year and a half into the pandemic, exhausted parents need healing. A mother explains how parents can move beyond burnout. By Kendra Wilde – September 3, 2021 Over 10 years ago, I experienced some mysterious symptoms doctors couldn’t easily explain. Sharp back pain, ringing ears, heart palpitations, and digestive issues didn’t add up. I […]
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It’s that time of year — gardeners everywhere are starting to pick, process and preserve what they’ve worked for all growing season. And UW-Extension specialist Heather Quackenboss says both new and seasoned preservers need to remember to can their food safely. In her interview with the Mid-West Farm Report, Quackenboss quickly recommends canners visit https://nchfp.uga.edu/ for recipes, […]
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