August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and no better time to introduce children to the wonders of the human eye and how helpful wearing glasses can be. The…
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Eye health is important, and early detection of disorders is essential to keep sight from getting worse. Many vision problems, in fact, develop in childhood and may first be detected…
Every year in August, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) celebrates Psoriasis Action Month to show support and dedication to people with psoriatic disease. In the United States, 2 to 3…
World Breastfeeding Week was created to commemorate the signing in August 1990 of the Innocenti Declaration by government policy makers, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and others to protect, promote,…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush, to promote equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in all areas…
Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant Graphic novels, being a blend of words and pictures, have a way of rousing emotions prose alone cannot. Such is the case with Rosalie…
Youth sports are not only fun, they offer a wide range of benefits to children and teens, including: Higher levels of self-esteem and confidence Reduced risk of suicidal thoughts and…
Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant Rocketman (rated R) begins with Elton John’s entering a support group meeting while wearing a garish stage costume and admitting to his many addictions….
Although Pride Month usually is celebrated in June to coincide with the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, when people took to the streets of New York to decry…
Did you know the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause everything from premature aging of the skin to…
