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What is Proprioception?

By Sarah Balke Have you ever considered the number of movements your body performs perfectly without a thought, such as: Walking up or down stairs without looking at your feet Putting food into yo...

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Last Minute Vacation Ideas

By Sarah Balke School is beginning again and social media is filled with bittersweet images of parents packing up and moving kids into college to start their next chapter of life. It’s that time du...

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How to Beat the Heat!

By Sarah Balke Summer seems to get a little bit longer and a little bit hotter each year. Or, as I get older, my internal thermostat malfunctions more frequently, aka hot flashes. More often than n...

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School Shopping 2020

School administrators and state leaders are making critical decisions about what the school experience will look like during the 2020-21 school year. Virtual or e-learning, in classroom, socially d...

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What to pack when going on a road trip

By Sarah Balke As a kid, we did a lot of family vacations in our Ford Econoline van. To this day, I absolutely love a road trip adventure...the best memories are created during the journey! Whether...

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How We Talk About Masks Makes a Difference

By Sarah Balke The thought of wearing a cloth face covering when in public settings can ignite a range of emotions. For the general population, there have been mixed messages regarding wearing a ma...

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How to Spring Clean When the Cleaning is Done!

By Sarah Balke “Spring is here and warmer weather is on the horizon.” These are welcome words to this Wisconsin native who really can’t wait to leave windows open without freezing! Plants are begin...

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Full-time Employee, Parent, and Teacher… There are not enough hours in the day!

Being a dedicated full-time employee and parent is hard enough, but now throw in new technology, online learning, keeping up with classes, homework, and doing your best to make sure your kids are s...

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How to Relax When Life Throws a Curve Ball

Sometimes life throws us a curve ball when we are least expecting it and each of us handles stress differently. Regardless of how you choose to handle stress, your body perceives it as a threat, wh...

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Binge watching on the rise! Don’t let aches or pain interrupt your next multi-hour session.

Many people are finding they have extra time on their hands, and are spending it in front of a screen watching shows about big cats, medical dramas, or cartoons with icy tundras, princesses, and ma...