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April 29, 2023

Frightening Literacy Levels for Today\'s Students & Wise Advice on Friendships

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Frightening Literacy Levels for Today\'s Students

A shocking 2/3rds of US school children are not getting proper instruction on how to read. The result: they\'re unable to read at grade level. Malia Hollowell, author of \"The Science of Reading in Action: Brain-Friendly Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Know,\" shares common barriers to quality instruction, and how teachers and parents can take action.

Wise Advice on Friendships

Would you like to have more friends? Making new friends doesn\'t need to be as challenging as you may think. Laura Tremaine, author of \"The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs,\" offers some wise and practical advice.

Life-Saving Tips When No Medical Care is Near

When disaster strikes, quality medical care could be out of reach. Joseph Alton, MD, board-certified obstetrician and pelvic surgeon, co-author of the \"The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide for When Help is NOT on the Way,\" explains why your survival and that of your family may count on having the right first aid supplies, plus some knowledge of basic emergency care.

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