November 16, 2024

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Lansing School District Fights Back to Curb School Suspensions

Rina Risper017 mins

By Deborah M. Walker

 
How can a student learn in school if they are not there? The answer to this question is simple… they cannot. It is no wonder as the rate of school suspensions climb the rate of graduations decline. Students are being suspended at a rate of more than double that of thirty years ago. School expulsions have risen fifteen percent from 2002-2006. These rates are alarming and it seems this trend is only going to continue yet, local school officials are fighting back and new in-school programs are proving successful. 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Family routines can reduce childhood obesity

Rina Risper05 mins

  By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
 I just read an article published in the journal Pediatrics which once again validated the importance of family routines. In this study, researchers from Ohio State University looked at household routines as they related to childhood obesity, an ever-escalating problem.

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Retire Smart: 401(k) Fee-asco

Rina Risper07 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
 A Yale professor is providing a perfect follow-up to the PBS’ “Frontline” episode “The Retirement Gamble” that aired earlier this year. The program detailed America’s retirement crisis and how the financial services industry feasts on high fees inside of many employer-sponsored plans.

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Interpersonal Edge: Just say no to hiring personality problems

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
Q. I recently hired a guy who is very smart, but I knew he was really self-absorbed and entitled. I thought his resume and skill set would be worth his demanding attitude. I’m finding that he is pawning projects off on coworkers, lying to me about what he has done, and blaming everyone but himself for problems. What can I do now, and how can I avoid this in the future? 
 

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News Spotlight: Rabies Still a Concern in Michigan Report animal bites to local health department within 24 hours

Rina Risper04 mins

 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian Dr. James Averill urged Michiganders to adopt practices that help protect their families, pets, and livestock from rabies, one of the deadliest diseases known to man. According to the World Health Organization, rabies is responsible for the deaths of 55,000 people worldwide.  

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The Kid’s Doctor: Remember Summer food safety tips in the Fall too

Rina Risper06 mins

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
 
    Whether you’re spending a day at a local park, or in your own back yard, food is sure to be part of your special day. And whenever you cook and/or serve food outdoors, keep food safety in mind.
 

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Retire Smart: Lessons from Detroit

Rina Risper08 mins

By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
 
  On July 18, Detroit filed for Chapter 9 federal bankruptcy protection. At over $18 billion in liabilities, it is the country’s largest-ever municipal bankruptcy case. Although there have been rampant accusations of financial mismanagement and scapegoating, the main culprit for Detroit’s woes was demographic: The city’s population, which peaked at 1.8 million in the 1950s, now stands at 700,000 after many middle-class workers and businesses fled the city, taking their tax dollars with them.

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Interpersonal Edge: Make verbal abuser accountable

Rina Risper06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I have a coworker who is constantly verbally abusive. He calls me names, yells and puts my work down. I have to work with this guy a lot, and I’m ending up calling in sick just to avoid him. When I go to my boss, she just tells me to work harder at “getting along,” like it is my fault. I like my job but can’t tolerate my coworker. What can I do?

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Interpersonal Edge: Flying off handle won’t create change

Rina Risper07 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
 
  Q. I am one that flies off the handle and there is a big reason I do. I’m interrupted so much that when I am trying to speak, if someone doesn’t interrupt me, I actually stutter. I’ve spoken up and it still happens. Any suggestions? I’m starting to hate my fellow human beings! 

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Hope Still Out for Older Job Seekers

Rina Risper07 mins

 

By Rick Garcia
 
After receiving my first AARP membership in the mail, I knew I would soon belong to a membership that can not be avoided – Being a Senior Citizen.

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