Jean Campbell
Educator, writer, 2x breast cancer survivor
MY BLOGS
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No Boobs About It
http://www.noboobsaboutit.com/
This blog is about navigating breast cancer and getting on with life. It is about giving hope and reassurance to women and men who are newly diagnosed.
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Can Do Street Blog
http://www.candostreet.com/blog-parents
The Can Do Street Blog features information of interest to parents and teachers of children 3-7 years of age.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 848 )
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Campfire Safety
Most camping brochures feature a picture of adults and kids sitting around a campfire toasting marshmallows and telling stories. Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Fundraiser 85%, Breast Cancer Charity 15%
Rarely do I use this site as a bully pulpit. However, in this post I am making an exception and writing about a fundraiser.I recently received a telephone call... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2014 HEALTH -
Today’s Kids and High Cholesterol
Would it surprise you to know that even kids who are not overweight are testing high for cholesterol? In a recent press release, HealthDay News reported the... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Why No Reconstruction?
She entered my hospital room looking like a woman on a mission. Without so much as identifying herself or saying good morning, she asked in a demanding tone, “... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2014 HEALTH -
Balance Food and Activity
The following message on maintaining a healthy weight by creating a balance of foods consumed and food calories burned through activity comes from the... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Essential Tips for Helping Children Handle Grief
A New HBO documentary explores this often taboo topic in ONE LAST HUG: THREE DAYS AT GRIEF CAMP on April 14th By Lauren SchneiderIn the United States, about 4. Read more
Posted on 09 April 2014 HEALTH -
Fertility Drugs and Breast Cancer Risk
Press Release April 3, 2014: To interview Louise Brinton, contact the NCI Press Office at [email protected] or 301-496-6641301-496-6641. For other... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2014 HEALTH -
Is Your Home Poison Proof?
Did you know that roughly 2.4 million Americans are poisoned every year? Read more
Posted on 29 March 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
The Widening Gap Between Black Women and White Women Survival Rates
Where you receive breast cancer care matters; so does when you seek care for breast cancer. These two factors play an important role in the widening gap... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 HEALTH -
What Chemicals Are in Your Makeup?
What chemicals are in what you are using on your face and how safe are they? Read more
Posted on 23 March 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Affordable Care but Less Choice of Cancer Treatment Providers
Today I read the following article about the Affordable Care Act and cancer. It has serious ramifications for all of us who currently have, have had, or will... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2014 HEALTH -
Breast Cancer and Pregnancy
As a patient navigator I met with young women who had just found out they had breast cancer. Some were pregnant and wanted to know if they could carry their... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 HEALTH -
It’s Time to Get Physical…Outdoors!
It’s time to put the shovels away. It’s time to check and see if you light-weight clothes still fit, and what clothes need to be replaced. Finally, after a long... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Pound Cake with Grandma
The weeks between my diagnosis and surgery for my first breast cancer seemed eternal. Fear was my constant companion. Praying and talking to friends brought... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 HEALTH -
New Obesity Weapon: Kids Teaching Kids
When older kids teach younger kids about nutrition and the benefits of exercise, the little ones seem to lose weight and gain knowledge about healthy living,... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
No Boobs About It
We who use the Internet to educate about breast cancer or to find information about breast cancer are not in the majority. We who sponsor or attend breast cance... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 HEALTH -
Tips for Selecting a Summer Day Camp
Many of us still have snow on the ground, others are bracing for still another wintery blast, which makes it hard to think about selecting a summer day camp. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Make Yours a Digital
When doing presentations on breast cancer awareness, I find that most of the women in the audience do not know the difference between the standard mammogram,... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2014 HEALTH -
Not the Best Dogs for Children
At some time in their growing up years, most children want a dog. They pester and promise until many parents agree; a dog is then picked out of a kennel, or a... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, COMMUNITY, FAMILY -
Before You Choose Or Change Insurance Carriers…
Before you choose or change insurance carriers make sure you are covered for prosthesis(es). Much to my surprise and frustration, I recently found out my curren... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2014 HEALTH