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Because 55 million kids in this country spend most of their waking hours in school, we need to start paying more attention to the cleanliness and safety of these buildings. Involved parents can make all the difference in bringing about the changes necessary to protect their children. Here’s what you can do, from Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care by Deirdre Imus
The Happiness Habit
Get rid of a negative mentality and develop a habit of happiness with help from Joel Osteen, author of Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day.
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