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Get kids off screens by playing board games

6/28/2024

Bring board games along on your summer vacation. Their many benefits include helping children learn from failure in a safe environment.

The ability to pick yourself up and try again when things go wrong is extremely important for children to master in school and social settings. Board games help them learn from failure in a safe way, which increases their ability to deal with setbacks.

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Cool off with a spray bottle

6/14/2024

When it's hot, keep a spray bottle of water in the refrigerator and spritz yourself throughout the day.

Heat escapes through the skin, which is the largest organ in the body. So, the more skin you can cool down when you’re hot and uncomfortable, the better. Spray your skin and you’ll feel cooler as the water evaporates.

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Choose cosmetics that don't use shark products

6/13/2024

More than 50 shark species are overfished for their liver oil by the cosmetics industry, even while olives and other crops provide an excellent alternative. Look for 100% plant-based cosmetics.

Shark livers contain an oil called squalene that is prized for its moisturizing properties and a prominent ingredient in cosmetics. 2.7 million sharks are captured and killed for their livers each year. Fortunately, this ingredient can be sourced from plants.

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Photo by Susan O'Donnell

Get kids off screens by playing board games

Cool off with a spray bottle

Choose cosmetics that don't use shark products

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