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Wichita Children’s Home to operate Gerard House teen maternity program
Gerard House, established by Via Christi Health nearly three decades ago to provide residential maternity care to pregnant teens, has moved under the umbrella...
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Watermelon is a tasty, healthy summer treat
Thurs., Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day
Christeena Haynes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Dallas County, University of Missouri Extension
There is nothing...
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Helping children get along with friends
Robert Hughes, Jr., Ph.D., former Professor, Department of Human Development & Family Science, University of Missouri
Friends are important to children. They make life more...
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Friendship is important to older adults
Sunday, August 6 is Friendship Day
Nina Chen, Ph.D., former Human Development Specialist, Jackson County, University of Missouri Extension
Many studies have shown the positive benefits of...
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Tips for back to school lunch packing
Introduce children to a variety of wholegrain breads and rolls. Try an unassembled one they can eat in stages.
Veggies and dip are...
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Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Laboratory granted accreditation
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), a Northfield, Illinois based organization, has granted accreditation to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center...
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Preserve jam, jelly and other sweet spreads with reduced sugar
Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension
As berries and other fruits ripen, many think about preserving the harvest...
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Finding balance between latchkey and helicopter parenting benefits parent and child
David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist; Source: Janice Emery, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri Extension
The term latchkey kid refers to a child who...
