Wellbeing
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Wait Until 8th Gaining Momentum in Traverse City
Hilary Gessner, an Eastern Elementary mom, is helping to raise awareness about a new Wait Until 8th initiative in Traverse City. Currently, there are 45 local families who have taken the pledge, contributing to a growing nationwide movement with over 90,000 pledges. Parents everywhere are increasingly concerned about the impact of smartphones, social media, and…
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TCAPS Mentorship Spotlight: Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent Program, part of Senior Volunteer Programs of Northwest Michigan and AmeriCorps Seniors, connects senior citizens like Cindy with schools to share their time, talents, and wisdom with our kids. These mentors dedicate 10+ hours a week to support students with reading, writing, spelling, and sight words. Beyond academics, they also create meaningful…
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