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The next round of parental finance support to adult kids: Help paying the mortgage

The next round of parental finance support to adult kids: Help paying the mortgage

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It seems you can never close the book on the cost of being a parent. Life event by life event, parental financial obligations are growing. Helping your children cover the cost of university or college expanded to post-graduation financial support, which expanded to big bucks for house down payments. Now, with mortgage rates spiking higher, …

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23 complete training on responding to mental health crises | News, Sports, Jobs

23 complete training on responding to mental health crises | News, Sports, Jobs

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Maui Police Department recruits and officers, state Judiciary employees and other participants in Crisis Intervention Team training pose for a photo. MPD photo Maui Police Department recruits were among 23 people who completed Crisis Intervention Team training on how to interact with those potentially suffering from a mental illness or experiencing an emotional crisis. The …

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Jim Langley: Life Can Be Challenging | Homes & Lifestyle

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“In this world you will have trouble.” Those are the words of Jesus found in the midst of the final paragraph of John 16 spoken to His disciples preceding what’s known as Christ’s high priestly prayer. These days in which we live, I’m certain you sense the many difficulties we face in this present world. …

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BizHawk: Planet Fitness Opens in Goleta | business

BizHawk: Planet Fitness Opens in Goleta | business

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BizHawk is published weekly, and includes items of interest to the business community. Share your business news, including employee announcements and personnel moves, by emailing [email protected]† Welcome to the planet. Planet Fitness, that is. Goleta is now home to one of the hottest new gyms in America. Planet Fitness Goleta opened this week at 7127 …

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Truman Swimming Pool open for season | News, Sports, Jobs

Truman Swimming Pool open for season | News, Sports, Jobs

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ABOVE: Tyson James gets some air after jumping off the diving board Wednesday afternoon at the Truman Swimming Pool. The pool saw good attendance on Wednesday and has proven to be a popular spot for people of all ages since opening for the season on June 14 after a water main break delayed it. TRUMAN- …

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Metro Detroit therapy camp helps kids talk about their mental health

Metro Detroit therapy camp helps kids talk about their mental health

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BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – Getting our teenagers to talk about their feelings is difficult, especially if they’re struggling. But checking in on our children’s mental health is vital, and if they won’t talk to us, then where can they go where they might feel comfortable sharing? Many students wrapped up this school year on a gloomy …

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Karen Telleen-Lawton: Antarctica 4: Penguins! † Homes & Lifestyle

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You thought I’d never get there. When I returned from Antarctica, the most frequent question asked by friends was, “How were the penguins?” This notwithstanding the skeptic who demanded, “Didn’t you get tired of penguins?” Watching penguins is like people watching. They’re basically short people in fancy tuxedos with very good posture. From their antics, …

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The emotional toll of obesity in children

The emotional toll of obesity in children

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Not only are health costs related to pediatric obesity, but your child’s weight issue is also inextricably linked to their emotional wellbeing. Stigma in society Living with extra kilos can be heart-breaking for children who are overweight. The social stigma associated with being overweight can be just as harmful to a child as the physical …

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South Coast Business & Technology Awards Laud Local Innovators | business

South Coast Business & Technology Awards Laud Local Innovators | business

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Posted on June 18, 2022 † 3:46 pm Ceremony grosses more than $287,000 for Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara Kurt Ransohoff, left, Kirsten McLaughlin, Kathy Odell, Matt Rowe, Savannah Hunt, Michael Crandell, Ron Werft, and Charles Fenzi. (Emily Hart Roberts) Ten standout organizations and individuals were honored at the 2022 South Coast Business & Technology …

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Jim Langley: The Special Golfer/Caddy Relationship | Homes & Lifestyle

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Recently, I had the pleasure to kindle a very special relationship. It actually started nearly five years ago on the municipal golf course in my hometown. I’ve always been intrigued by the special relationship between professional golfers and their caddies. Caddies are so much more than the person who simply carries a golf bag from …

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