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August 27, 2022

Starting the School Year on a Positive Note & Help That Works for Problem Gamblers

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Starting the School Year on a Positive Note

As school bells ring and the new school year begins, how can parents best arrange a family routine that\'s organized, efficient and fun? Parenting expert Laura Linn Knight, author of “Break Free from Reactive Parenting,” offers some great advice!

Help That Works for Problem Gamblers

Gambling is more available than any time in history and that means the dangers for compulsive gamblers are greater than ever. How can those at risk seek help? Simone Rodda, PhD, Associate Professor in the Auckland University of Technology, Psychology and Neuroscience in Auckland, New Zealand, explained who is most likely to seek help, and the types of assistance that is available for problem gamblers.

Taming Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a major global issue, but innovative new ideas may offer ways to reduce the plastic that ends up in landfills. Biomedical engineer Parisa Kamgar, P.E., inventor and environmental activist, explains a newly emerging eco-friendly packaging strategy for consumer products.

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