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Years ago, I was hosting a dinner party at my house for some close friends. During dinner, I got into a serious conversation with my dinner partner. Specifically, it was about the challenges I’d been dealing with around the services (or lack of services) the school district was providing our daughter Kelly, who had a variety of learning challenges stemming from autism. The more I talked about it with him, the more worked up I found myself. Eventually, words erupted from my mouth that I couldn’t control, swear words that weren’t pretty. Though those words had a good intention, serving...

With Valentine’s Day arriving on Monday this year, I know a lot of married couples are celebrating this weekend, instead of trying to juggle a weekday date night. In fact, my husband and I just had a great day date and plan to have a simple evening at home of Monday. To some this may sound boring- but trust me, if done correctly, you can still find ways to add romance and a little spark to these at home celebrations. If you need a refresh on the art of flirting like you did when you were dating your spouse, this...

The Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award can be earned by Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts who want to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Helps for the Requirements Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award for Wolves and Bears See the complete requirements Download a workbook Helps and Answers for the Requirements Requirement 1: Adventure and Log Requirement 2: Adventure and Experience Requirement 3: Learn about Dr. Alvarez Requirement 4: Learn about Other Scientists Requirement 5: Why Are Math and Science Important? Requirement 6: Science Project Requirement 7: STEM Careers Requirement 8: The Scientific Method Requirement 9: STEM...

Scouts learn to manage their time, treasure, and talents while working on the Personal Management merit badge. They investigate different aspects of saving money and investing. They learn time management techniques. And they consider how their talents might lead to a future career and explore those possibilities. The Personal Management merit badge is required for the rank of Eagle Scout. Personal Management Merit Badge Resources Requirements Workbook / Worksheet Answers and Helps Requirement 1: Family Purchase Requirement 2: Budget Requirement 3: Money Management Concepts Requirement 4: Saving and Investing Requirement 5: Investment Types Requirement 6: Insurance Requirement 7: Loans and...

Vendor: Friendly Biology Type: Price: 54.79 Friendly BiologyAny text that uses Lego figures to discuss genetics has earned the moniker "Friendly!" Friendly Biology, with its clear, colorful diagrams and abundant photos, introduces the world of biology to high-school students in a gentle, non-intimidating manner.Written by a homeschooling husband and wife team, Friendly Biology covers topics such as mitosis and meiosis, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, an overview of all human body systems, and much more. With meaningful lessons and spot-on lab activities, Friendly Biology will not merely teach your teen biological terms and processes, but it should also give him an awe...