Understanding the Connection Reading literacy is the foundation of all learning. A student who reads confidently and comprehends fully is able to discover the worlds of science, math, literature, and history. Reading is key because it supports...
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Dogs don’t just fill our hearts – they keep our hearts HEALTHY! Dogs are truly “man’s best friend”. They’re always happy to see us and never criticize or pass judgment on us. They provide unconditional love and companionship, and ask for...
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Your child’s primary school education is one of the most important investments you can make. As a loving parent, you want the best for your child. You have cared for and nurtured your child since birth and you will continue to act with your...
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Third grade is often not recognized for what it really is: the pivot year for elementary school students. Students will progress from learning skills to mastering and applying those skills during this year. And, newly acquired ones will become...
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Are you living with or loving someone with a substance use disorder or other mental health concern? Addiction and mental health can be overwhelming and can take a toll on the entire family. For over 15 years, Turnbridge has been the unparalleled...
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Justin is about to graduate from college, and has accepted a job across the country. He is excited about the new challenge. Frank is a successful architect, but he is in the midst of a painful divorce. Marsha, a happily-married woman with grown...
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Throughout history, forgiveness has been a theme of the arts, religion and philosophy. According to 18th century poet Alexander Pope, “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Although some of us are quicker to forgive than others, most...
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Is your marriage alive and well, or is it time to dial 911? Chances are, the health of your relationship falls somewhere in the middle – slightly out of shape and tired. Unfortunately, most of us tend to take the health of a marriage for...
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The recent deaths of fashion icon and trendsetter Kate Spade and beloved international chef Anthony Bourdain remind us of the complicated beauty and frailty of the human spirit and the suffering caused by mental illness. For the past week, I have...
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Journaling is an ancient tradition – one that dates back to at least 10th-century Japan. Successful people throughout history have kept journals. Presidents have maintained them for posterity, other famous figures for their own purposes. Oscar...
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When Jackie sat down in my office, she immediately welled up with tears. She didn’t know why she was upset, especially since she has a good life: Three great kids, a kind husband with a steady medical practice, good friends, and her health. Her...
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Daily, parents tell me that they want to help their kids develop self-confidence, a quest as old as time. At the risk of raising some eyebrows let me posit that many (but not all) parents have lost track of how to get their kids’ confidence...
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