Are You Gonna Eat That?

Posted on May 17, 2013
Healthy Eating Attitudes Start Young © Can Stock Photo Inc. / zurijeta

Said one way, the question, “Are you gonna eat that?” is an informal query among friends that is the chummy equivalent of “Can I finish that?” You might hear it at a diner among best friends. Although you’d never lean … Continue reading →

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Thank A Teacher

Posted on May 10, 2013
A good teacher can make all the difference © Can Stock Photo Inc. / beichh4046

Three Lifetime Lessons From Unforgettable Elementary Teachers Each year in May, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by honoring teachers with thoughtful cards and other tokens of appreciation. The proliferation of apple-themed stationery sets and granola bars wrapped with a sticker … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on May 7, 2013

Field Notes As Gold Medal continues to grow, the company recently purchased a 42,000-square-foot building across the street from its current headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio; the new building will be used for manufacturing and storage space. The “all-in-one” Advocate Lavatory … Continue reading →

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Watch Out For One Another

Posted on May 7, 2013
When you see something, say something -- in a kind and professional way. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / diego_cervo

Part III: How staff members can help each other observe professional boundaries In Parts I and II of this article series on maintaining professional boundaries with youth, I introduced the concept of a fiduciary, and revealed the vulnerabilities that tempt … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Candid Feedback

Posted on May 6, 2013
Be honest with parents when discussing a child's challenging behavior at camp. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / goldenKB

While the biggest worry for a camp counselor may be coping with a particularly difficult camper, the second-biggest worry is how to tell that camper’s parents—either at the child’s pick-up time after an especially trying day or at the end … Continue reading →

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