NEWS SPOTLIGHT: LPD Placed 12 on Administrative Leave

 Following the critical incident that occurred on December 24, 2015 in the 5900 block of Selfridge Road, 12 members of the Lansing Police Department were placed on Administrative Leave by the Chief of Police. 


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The Kid’s Doctor: Discuss ADHD medication with your child’s doctor

If your child is taking a generic medication for ADHD and you are concerned about its effectiveness, talk to your child’s doctor.Michael Jung/Fotolia.com

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Why is My Child Stealing and What Can I Do? Advice for Parents on Kids, Stealing and Shoplifting

 

“My fourteen year old daughter was arrested for shoplifting make-up this week,” said Marie, a working mother of two girls. “Is this just normal teen behavior, or is it something more serious? She’s grounded for a month and I’ve taken away her iPod and computer privileges, but to tell the truth, I’m still in shock. I’m furious and I don’t even know how to talk to her about what she did.”

 

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The Story Behind The World’s Largest Collection of Hebron Glass Now Displayed at Saper Galleries

  Roy Saper stands with second and third generations to the elder Hamzeh Natsheh, all involved in the family glassblowing business just as were the many generations of the Natsheh family before them over more than 700 years.

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PARENT POST: Why Parent Involvement In School Is Important and What You Can Do To Help Your Child

  By Rosa Killips, Eastern High School Family & Community Liaison

 
When the parent is involved, students do better, regardless of economic status, ethnic/racial background or the parents’ education level. When parents are involved, students have higher grades, better test scores, and good attendance.  Here is what happens when parents are involved:

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Milk Means More Recipe: Lighter Loaded Potato Soup

 

Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 lbs. baking potatoes (OR 3 cups coarsely mashed potatoes, about 4 russets, or 8 Yukon gold—see recipe notes for a timesaving tip)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 

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Movie Review: The Hateful Eight

 

Studio: The Weinstein Company (2hrs. 47min.)
Plot: Bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard, but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception.

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