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About kelly95r

I made the trek from the northwest to work with youth in Utah about 6 years ago and have been loving it ever since. I oversee the Youth Services Afterschool Programs in the Granite School District. When I'm not working, you can catch me hiking, skiing, shopping, reading, camping and traveling.

Nature Deficit Disorder: Effects of a plugged in generation

Posted on June 21, 2011

Children and teens are spending more time indoors, which can lead to Nature Deficit Disorder. Find out what it is, causes of Nature Deficit Disorder and how to prevent it. Continue reading →

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What role do you play in a childs education?

Posted on February 28, 2011

Ever since I watched and listened to President Obama’s State of the Union address, I just keep thinking about how important parents, caring adults and communities are in a child’s education.   You don’t have to fall within the same political … Continue reading →

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Teen Bullying: A National Crisis

Posted on December 1, 2010

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Bringing Therapy to the Schools: One more person who cares

Posted on October 4, 2010

Think back to your Jr. High and High School days….did you ever have difficulty focusing on your history lesson because your parents had a heated argument the night before?  Or maybe you had a death in the family? Or you … Continue reading →

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After School Programs: A Needed Resource for Parents?

Posted on September 2, 2010

How do your children spend their afternoons after school?  Ideally children spend it with their parents doing homework and playing, but for many families this is not the reality.  Quality afterschool programming has become essential as more parents work during the … Continue reading →

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Summer Sanity

Posted on July 30, 2010

Summer is more than half way over, but it’s never too late to plan ways to have fun!  The best way to keep you and your kids sane this summer is to keep them busy with fun, engaging and educational … Continue reading →

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