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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A Low Carbohydrate-High Protein Diet: Is It Safe?
It seems that we are always being bombarded with news about the ever-expanding American waistline. There is often a new diet rage to follow. Read more
Posted on 17 September 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Burn Prevention Tips
The following article is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is all about burn prevention. We all want to keep our children safe and secure... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
School Time Health and Safety Tips
It’s that time again; it’s back to school time. It’s time for all the prep and practical planning needed to launch the school year for your children. Read more
Posted on 23 August 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Empty Calories Taste Good but Have No Nutrients
Empty calories are calories that don’t give us the nutrients we need. Here is what MyPlate.gov. a division of the Dept. of Agriculture, has to say about foods... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
E-learning and the Preschool Child is About Making Choices
Young children don’t realize they make choices every day. They decide what toy to play with, and whether to share a toy. At mealtime, they choose to eat or not... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Keeping Your Child Safe From Heat Stroke, Exhaustion and Cramps
It is still hot in many parts of the U.S., and heat illness is a health concern, especially for children. The following press release speaks to protecting your... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Digital Eye Strain is Often the Result of Over Exposure to Digital Devices
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), parents severely underestimate the time their children spend on digital devices. Read more
Posted on 18 July 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Adults Also Need Shots
Get Important Shots Adults need to keep up on their shots. The Dept of Health and Human Services(HHS) wants every adult to speak with his or her physician and... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Answering the Tough Questions
The death of a pet is difficult for most families, but it is especially difficult for young children who do not, as yet, understand the concept of death. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
How Safe Are Playground Sandboxes and Amusement Park Rides?
How safe ire children's play areas such as sandboxes and amusement park rides? Read more
Posted on 27 June 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Stuttering
Stuttering...Who Stutters, Why, and How Is It Treated? Read more
Posted on 07 June 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Writing with Wendy Introduces Young Children to Basic Writing Skills
As Wendy puts it, "Just think of writing as storytelling on a page. Then writing will be interesting and fun! Read more
Posted on 31 May 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Why Do We Get Summer Colds, and What Can We Do About Them?
Summer colds are so annoying! What causes them? How do we treat summer colds? Can Summer colds be prevented? The National Institutes of Health sheds light on... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
USDA Offers Summer Food Safety Tips In Advance of Memorial Day Weekend
Warmer temperatures call for extra attention to food safety when cooking and eating outdoors. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer, and man... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Here Are Some Chicken Safety Tips from the USDA
Given that chicken can be prepared so many ways, and is very economical, it is not surprising that it is America’s most popular poultry. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Children and Teens Underestimate Fast Food Calories
Recent studies demonstrate that few children and teens pay attention to the nutritional information, especially calories, listed on the menu when ordering in... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Managing and Treating Seasonal Allergies in Children
The USA.gov site, reported on seasonal allergies and their management and treatments for children. Read more
Posted on 18 April 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Protecting Your Child Against Sources of Lead in the Environment
According to the US Centers for Disease Control,(CDC) a child’s environment is full of lead. Children are exposed to lead from different sources including... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
Watch Those Button Batteries Around Young Children
Coin-sized batteries, often referred to as button batteries, are the reason for seeing double the children’s emergency room visits during the past twenty years. Read more
Posted on 02 April 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING -
BulliesTarget Kids with Health Concerns
Bullies often pick on kids with health issues such as allergies and weight problems. Bullies make cruel comments, threaten and tease them about their conditions. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2018 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, SCHOOLING