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Dorm Cleaning Tips
The typical college dorm room is pretty small. That makes it easy to keep clean, right? Not necessarily. With studying, classes, socializing, etc., it’s easy to neglect a room and let the mess pile up. Since a clean room is easier to study (and live) in, you’ll want...
Household Dangers to Your Fur Babies
Like our real children, there isn’t much we wouldn’t do for our fur babies. They give us so much love, and they trust us to keep them fed, sheltered, and safe. But did you know, you might be putting them in danger without even knowing it? Some common household items...
Do You Keep Your College Student on Your Policy?
Your student is headed to college out-of-state - or across the state. It’s a milestone, and you’re helping them set up all of the necessary items associated with that big move, furniture, textbooks, food, cleaning supplies, etc. In the midst of all of your...
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Written by Casey Keyser, MSEA Third Grade Teacher The teacher world loves to have new “buzz words” as the educational pendulum swings from side to side. I know that a lot of people have heard the term social and emotional learning and/or SEL in the last couple of...
Casey’s Top Teacher Tech Tips & Tricks
Written by Casey Keyser, MSEA Third Grade Teacher Let’s chat about technology! Integrating technology into the classroom is my passion. It is an amazing way to engage your students in the content and to complete activities you wouldn’t have the means to do otherwise....
What is Rubbernecking?
It’s tempting to look when you drive by an accident. You slow down and glance back, taking your eyes off the road for a brief moment. It’s a practice called rubbernecking, and it is a form of distracted driving. The term rubbernecking dates back to the late 1890s, to...
Firefighters’ Summertime Do’s and Don’ts
Firefighting is a hot job no matter when you do it. But during the summer months, with all that extra heat and humidity, it can be brutal. How do you keep your cool -- and cool down? Read on. A blazing fire can be 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. In your heavy gear, the...
Policing Through Tough Times- Remember Your Why
About the author Philip J. Swift is currently serving as a City Marshal in the DFW area of Texas and has been a law enforcement officer since 1998. He holds a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology and his areas of research include behavioral learning theory, cognitive schemes,...
Preparing Kids for the Back-to-School Routine
It may be hard to believe, but it’s time to think about school. Pretty soon, you’ll be taking those first-day pictures and sending your kids off for another year. Here’s how to make the transition to your fall routine a painless one and ease your kids into a nice...
Outdoor Recreational Safety Tips
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor adventures. Whether you like hiking, biking, swimming or camping, there are plenty of activities to enjoy and places to explore. While we have fun, it’s also important to remember that sometimes our outdoor excursions come with...