Resources
It’s All Right to Wonder
Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District Did You Know? Did You Know? Did You Know That it’s All Right to Wonder? These first lines from a song debuted by Fred Rogers in 1979 pose a question that might seem unnecessary. Do we really...
Do Dangerous Things … Carefully
Phil Cowley, @philsmypharmacist, Cache Valley Pharmacy When I was 17, I built a water balloon launcher in the back of my truck using two-inch wood dowels to mount into the truck bed. It could shoot a good block and a half, with each shot the dowels...
Interest Rates Going UP
Leticia Shifflet, executive officer, Cache Valley Association of REALTORS® Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate markets, both globally and nationally, have experienced dramatic change. Home values continue to increase as the demand for...
To Get Fit You Can Just Run Your Butt Off, Right!? Wrong.
Kate Neeley, contributing writer Read on for the skinny on how to (actually) get lean and sculpted. Spoiler alert. It means eating A LOT of good food. You know that hitting the gym, getting outside, or hopping on your stationary bike can play a big part...
Five Easy Ways to Keep Your Child Engaged in the Learning Process Over the Summer
Madison Okumura, public information office intern, Cache County School District Summer is here! It is an exciting time when students take a break from their hard work in the classroom, but just because the days are longer and nights are warmer doesn’t...
2022 High School Grad Spotlights
Tara Bone, contributing writer This year's graduating seniors were sophomores when COVID-19 shut down schools and upended "normal." They pushed through online school and canceled activities. When schools reopened, they juggled mask-wearing, COVID-19...
How to Keep Sickness From Ruining Happy Spring Memories
20 seconds of scrubbing now can save you uncomfortable hours in the restroom later. Tanner Burnside, Bear River Health Department As spring approaches, families, field trip organizers, or youth groups may be planning to visit events with baby animals....
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
Jentrie Hales, community advocate, @techhealthyfamily When you consider all of the many conversations and interactions you have, it’s fair to say that many of them happen virtually: A text to a friend to check in about carpool, an email to a coworker...
Helping Our Children Become Happy Children and Adults
Frank Schofield, superintendent, Logan City School District As a parent, one of the things I want most for my children is for them to be happy. Research shows that happy children are more likely to become successful adults and are more likely to...
Former Lifeguard Reveals Five Secrets You Should Know
Cheryl Maguire, contributing writer Summer is soon approaching, which means pools, lakes, and beaches will be opening. While your kids are having fun splashing around it is important to keep water safety in mind. When I was 16 years old, I got my first...
Spring Cleaning to Get Your Home Ready to Sell
Leticia Shifflet, executive officer, Cache Valley Association of REALTORS® Spring is just around the corner, and with warmer weather comes the selling season. Whether you’re considering selling your home or are simply over the winter blues and ready to...
Perinatal Mood Disorders and Anxiety
Stacy Hepner, CNM, certified nurse midwife, Intermountain Healthcare - Budge Clinic Up to 85% of women get postpartum blues, which is common, mild, and lasts less than two weeks. With the blues you may notice yourself crying over seemingly small and...
