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How to Manage Stress & Anxiety
You love your job, but it can be stressful. Whether you’re working in a disaster zone or in the classroom, whether you’re taking life-and-death calls or confronting students acting out, it can take its toll. You want to reduce your stress and anxiety before it leads...
A Guide to Teaching Students Conflict Resolution
Face it, there’s going to be conflict in your classroom. It happens in even the most supportive settings. The good news is that it doesn’t have to derail your lesson or your positive classroom environment. Give your students the skills they need to resolve their...
Combating Summer-itis
Excessive daydreaming, extreme laziness, and failure to turn in homework…it must be the last weeks of school. It seems everyone has a case of summer-itis. But don’t despair. We have the cure for this “mysterious” condition, and the good news is that it comes with...
Administrators – Supporting Educators & ESPs
Your teachers and educational support professionals are at the forefront, expertly balancing student needs with administrative demands and navigating the educational landscape with grace and skill. They give their all, day in and day out, and you want to make sure...
Replacing Windshield Wipers
If your windshield wipers are leaving long streaks and making loud squeaks, they’re trying to tell you something. They’re ready to be replaced. Your wipers are not meant to last forever. The rubbery blade wears down over time. Squeaks, streaks, and smears happen when...
Signs You May be A Victim of Identity Theft
You’ve probably heard a lot about identity theft, but it could never happen to you, right? Unfortunately, it’s more common than you think. Every 22 seconds, someone has his/her identity stolen in the U.S. You could be the next victim. Learn the signs of identity theft...
Spring Pet Safety
It’s springtime, and you can’t wait to get outside. Your pets feel the same way! After a long winter cooped up, it’s fun to enjoy the nice weather, but it’s not all long walks and trips to the park. From allergies to insects and so much more, spring is filled with...
Why It’s Important to Pay Your Premium on Time
It may not seem like a big deal, but forgetting to make an auto or home insurance payment or having a lapse in coverage can have serious repercussions. Let’s say you don’t drive that much anymore, so you miss an insurance payment or two, but then you get into an...
Distracted Driving 101
We all want to think that we’re good drivers. The truth of the matter is, every once in a while, we get distracted…some of us more than others. We reach for that French fry. We have an argument with the kids in the backseat. We hear our phone ding and instinctually...
Low Mileage & Your Insurance Coverage
Maybe you work from home or you live close to work. Perhaps you regularly use rideshare services or public transportation. As a result, you drive less than most people. If that’s the case, you may qualify for the lower rates. Your annual mileage is a factor in...