May/June 2016

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Learn How to Tap: Emotional Freedom Technique Video

Why tap therapy could be the self-help game-changer you never knew you needed. It’s simple, quick, and backed by growing scientific proof that it eases anxiety, banishes stress-induced aches, and even flips off food cravings. Perfect for parents juggling back-to-back demands—this emotional freedom technique helps tune into your inner calm fast. Ready to feel relief?

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Did You Know? Tips to Manage Your Child’s Screen Time This Summer

Summer Screen Time Guide for Parents Worried about too much summer screen time? Dr. Jean Moorjani shares three must-do strategies to keep kids’ devices healthy and fun: 1⃣ Focus not just on how much but what they watch or play 2⃣ Understand that not all screen time is equal—some educational content is great!

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“Mom & Me” 2016 Cover Winner: Shannon & Alyssa

Shannon & Alyssa Our Mom & Me cover winners are Shannon (Mom) and her sixteen year old daughter, Alyssa. This wonderful photo was taken on a “friends and family” fishing day in Brighton, Michigan. Alyssa was very lucky this day because she wound up catching 10 fish!

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Mommy’s Timeout: Kawela Beach Park

Find peace at Kawela Beach Park with a quick mindfulness meditation. Close your eyes, picture stepping onto the soft sand beside sparkling blue water. Feel warm sun on your face as gentle waves roll in. Take two deep breaths—inhale calmly, exhale stress. Let the ocean remind you of calm and renewal. Kawela Beach Park, Molokai.

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The 4-1-1 on 504 Plans

Discover what a 504 Plan is and how it can support your child’s unique needs. Learn about eligibility criteria that might surprise you. Uncover why every family raising children with disabilities should understand the basics of Section 504 of IDEA – a powerful tool for ensuring equity in education.

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Stress-Busting Strategies to Get You to Super Health

Why You Need Stress Management Techniques for Optimal Health Ever wonder why you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Your body’s natural response to stress is a survival mechanism designed for immediate threats. But in today’s world of constant digital noise and demands, chronic stress can wreak havoc on your health.

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Summer Staycation

Get ready for a summer of splish-splash with these wet ‘n’ wild tips: 1. Soapets Plush Bath Buddies ($10): Perfect poolside comfort, turning bath time into splash paradise. 2. Sidewalk Splash Paint Set ($25): Crayons meet concrete! Draw water-themed masterpieces that wash away in the rain. 3.

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Did You Know? Special Needs Summer Camp – Who is Teaching Whom?

Discover an inclusive surf camp transforming lives through adaptive techniques that teach more than waves—life lessons of empathy and understanding. Perfect for families seeking special needs summer activities that blend ocean fun with profound personal growth, this unique program welcomes children of all abilities.

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Cooking with Kids: Campfire Banana Boats at Home

Warm Family Moments Await You & Your Kids: Let’s Light the Campfire! Discover how to craft delightful campfire banana boats—easy, sweet, and smoke-free. This simple recipe combines ripe bananas, butter, brown sugar, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, pistachios, and graham crackers wrapped in foil. Perfect for cozy evenings at home or the great outdoors.

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