National Women’s Checkup Day is held annually on the second Monday of May. This is included during National Women’s Health Week, which starts on Mother’s Day each year. This year, National Women’s Checkup Day is May 9. Annual checkups for women, or well-woman visits, focus on overall health and wellness. The main goals of annual checkups are to continue documenting your health … [Read more...]
National Teen Self-Esteem Month
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month. It is a perfect chance to remember the importance of ensuring that teens are self-aware and feel confident within themselves. Self-esteem is everything towards developing physical and mental well-being and is the focus of this month. I Am Worth More “I Am Worth More,” a non-profit that works to connect teens with helpful resources, sponsors … [Read more...]
The U.S. Army Liberates Dachau
This Week In World History: We remember Dachau's liberation on April 29, 1945 at the hands of the U.S. Seventh Army’s 45th Infantry Division. On the same day, the 42nd Rainbow Division liberated a major subcamp of Dachau. Dachau Germany’s National Socialist (Nazi) party established Dachau as their first concentration camp. Dachau opened five weeks after Adolf Hitler became … [Read more...]
National Playground Safety Week
The last week of April (April 25 - 29, 2022) is National Playground Safety Week. At every age, it's important to teach children about playground safety. Review the posted rules with your child when you arrive at a playground. Walk around the playground together to look for potential hazards, as well as equipment that is, and is not, age-appropriate for your child. Teach children to … [Read more...]
Earth Day
Friday April 22, 2022 is Earth Day. If there was ever a day to get outside and enjoy the beauty of our planet, today is the day. Spring is upon us and there are endless ways to celebrate. Earthday.org reminds us to “Invest in Our Planet” - the slogan for Earth Day this year. History of the Day The idea for Earth Day was born in 1969. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the … [Read more...]
Good Friday
This Week In World History: March 15th is Good Friday. Observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, it commemorates Jesus Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and death on the cross. It is one of the holiest days of the year in the Christian faith. The Day’s Background While no one is certain why the day came to bear the moniker “Good”, there are many different theories. One is that … [Read more...]
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