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July 2023 Issue of The Whistler
Happy Birthday, America! In honor of America’s birthday, let’s play a little trivia: 1. On what date is Independence Day celebrated? 2. Where was the first celebration of Independence day…
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June 2023 Issue of The Whistler
June is a Month for Celebration! The month of June is dedicated to celebrate the end of slavery in the US on June 19, 1865, known as Juneteenth. This month…
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May 2023 Issue of The Whistler
May is MENTAL HEALTH Awareness Month DID YOU KNOW…Reach-Up has four, full-time mental health professionals on staff? What We Offer A listening ear, free of judgment Conscious Discipline & Circle…
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April 2023 Issue of The Whistler
APRIL IS EARTH MONTH April is a month to raise environmental awareness. Did you know many researchers agree that children who play outside are happier, better at paying attention and…
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March 2023 Edition of The Whistler
How to Feed Your Child When They’re Sick Focus on Fluids <12 months: 20-24 oz breastmilk or formula 1-3 years: 4 cups or 32 oz. 4-8 years: 5 cups or…
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February 2023 Edition of The Whistler
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH While celebrating all things love this month, February also reminds us to take care of our hearts. The annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage…
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May 2022 Edition of The Whistler
MAY IS NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Mental Health Month gives all of us a valuable opportunity to celebrate the tremendous strides this Nation has made in promoting mental health…
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Greetings From Mary Mackedanz
My name is Mary Mackedanz and I’m the newly hired Reach-Up Executive Director. Please click on the link to hear a little more from myself.
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March 2022 Edition of The Whistler
Division of Responsibility in Feeding Children have natural ability with eating. They eat as much as they need, they grow in the way that is right for them, and they…
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From the Reach-Up Board of Directors
We are grateful to Dr. Linda Earl for her work as Executive Director of Reach-Up. During her tenure as ED she has been an essential part of this organization. Linda…
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