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09/02/2024

IEPs also can be used to help guide children with emotional behavioral disabilities. They promote stronger social skills, reduce unsafe or escalated behaviors, and mitigate the impact of traumatic exposure on young people by working with paraprofessionals and teachers within the school.

The prospect of setting up an IEP may feel daunting for many parents — and students for that matter. But open communication on all sides helps.

09/01/2024

"If they want their parents to listen to them, (parents) should be really engaged in hearing them," Hall said. "Don't rush to fix what they're stressed about. Listen to what they really have to say and be with them."

Many young people want their parents to listen to them. What they don't want is a lecture, or for their parents to "fix" things.

09/01/2024

On Monday, Realtor.com released its list of the top 50 "Hottest ZIP Codes" in the U.S. in 2024, and Wisconsin communities in the Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Oshkosh and Janesville areas made the list.

Realtor.com recently released its list of the 50 most desirable U.S. ZIP codes for homebuyers based on data from January through June 2024.

09/01/2024

How does a Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat sound?

Dairy Queen's Fall Blizzard Menu rolled out on Monday, marking the return of the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat, a beloved seasonal fall fan favorite.

08/31/2024

Another fall menu.

Dunkin' announced Wednesday its fall menu is officially back while also announcing a new breakfast meal deal. Here's the full menu.

08/31/2024

While there is "currently no standard recommended amount of ginger," according to Bering, the general recommendation is to take no more than 4 grams of ginger daily. Pregnant women are advised to take no more than 1 gram of ginger daily and ginger is not recommended for children under age 2.

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.

08/31/2024

There’s a pretty good chance you haven’t gotten around to doing everything a visitor to your home state would want to do. One idea for a staycation is to make plans as if you were a tourist. Heading to a popular museum, zoo, aquarium, ballpark, amusement park, or other attraction near your home are all great staycation ideas that can elevate your minibreak into something that feels more like a vacation than just another day at home.

The key to success is choosing fun staycation ideas that take you outside of your usual routine and into something that looks and feels different.

08/30/2024

"Sweating is normal during physical activity, in hot environments or when feeling stressed," Kopelman says. "However, if you sweat excessively without these triggers, it might indicate hyperhidrosis or other health conditions."

There are times when you're in a social situation and the last thing you want to be doing is sweating. Here's how to sweat less, per to medical pros.

08/30/2024

Funky Fresh Spring Rolls ― the Milwaukee-based frozen spring roll brand known for its health-conscious, non-traditional flavors ― returned to local grocery store shelves last week with plans to expand.

The Milwaukee-founded frozen spring-roll brand plans to expand to 40 Wisconsin stores by the end of the year and 500 stores nationally by summer 2025.

08/30/2024

Are you a fan of fall festivals?

Say farewell to summer at these community fairs and festivals.

08/29/2024

“Cozy fantasy” is a subgenre of fantasy. It's all the magic, world-building and adventure of traditional fantasy, but without the life-or-death stakes. As the word “cozy” suggests, this subgenre is the lighter side of fantasy.

The word "cozy" in a beloved book genre adds a feel-good, comfort element. Here's why readers describe "cozy fantasy" books as a "soft place to land."

08/29/2024

Need something to do this long weekend?

On tap this weekend: Laborfest, the Wisconsin Highland Games, a Free Fan Zone at Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s, the Third Ward Art Festival and more.

08/29/2024

The classic Mexican ice cream is called nieve, which means “snow” in Spanish. Also known as nieve de garrafa, it’s a type of frozen dessert much like ice cream, but made with water, fresh fruit and a bit of sugar, with a consistency a little like sherbet with a smoother, creamier finish.

Look to Milwaukee's south side for a variety of flavors and snacks unlike anything you'd find at a standard American ice cream parlor.

08/28/2024

Wheelchair basketball will get under way Thursday at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will have alumni all over the program, with eight athletes from the school.

These are the Whitewater (and Wisconsin at large) connections to the wheelchair basketball teams getting set for the 2024 Paris Paralympics this week.

08/28/2024

About 20 Midwest-based food vendors will offer a variety of 100% vegan food, including savory options and desserts.

The 11th annual Madison Vegan Fest takes place at Lake Farm Park on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

08/28/2024

The company announced Monday its "most popular" promotion is available beginning August 26 until November 17.

Olive Garden announced Monday its popular "Never Ending Pasta Bowl" promotion has returned to menus starting August 26.

08/27/2024

The post was captioned, "Apparently I'm not allowed to say when pumpkin comes out but it rhymes with shmaugust shwenty shmeighth," hinting that the fall menu returns to Dunkin' on August 28.

Hint: Dunkin' is launching their fall menu, including their pumpkin spice latte, later in August than normal.

08/27/2024

The dog park will be at 103 W. Clybourn St. between North Plankinton Avenue and the Milwaukee River − with much of that site beneath Interstate 794. It will take around four months to build.

The dog park will be at 103 W. Clybourn St. between North Plankinton Avenue and the Milwaukee River − with much of that site beneath Interstate 794.

08/27/2024

An excessive heat warning is issued when conditions are more extreme than a heat advisory.

The National Weather Service issues different hot weather warnings and advisories depending on temperatures and heat indices.

08/26/2024

Cheese has plenty of nutrients and is a good source of protein.

Cheese can be healthy for you so long as you enjoy it in moderation.

08/26/2024

Happy National Dog Day!

National Dog Day celebrates the relationship between people and dogs and promotes canine welfare.

08/26/2024

The deal will be available for 13 days, from Monday, Aug. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 8.

Subway has joined a wave of fast-food restaurants trying to cater to customers struggling with inflation. Others include McDonald's and Taco Bell.

08/25/2024

According to data from Expedia, airfares in the fall are typically 10% lower than ticket prices in the summer.

Fall is shoulder season for travel, which means deals are available if you have any schedule flexibility.

08/25/2024

When your skin comes in contact with a wart-causing strain of HPV, the virus will prompt your body to produce extra cells. The result is a thick, hard growth on the outer layer of your skin, according to WebMD.

From shaking hands to sharing towels at the pool, hand warts are easily spread.

08/25/2024

This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 2, marking the end of a record-breaking travel season. Travel during the final long weekend of summer will be busy within the U.S., with domestic travel up by 9% from last year, according to AAA.

Labor Day weekend 2024 marks the end of summer. Here's what travelers need to know to avoid traffic.

08/24/2024

Life isn't always easy, but when you receive encouragement and hope from others, it might make the road less bumpy.

Words can hold a lot of power. They spread positivity and inspire others. Here are 50 quotes about kindness.

08/24/2024

The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary has hooked up permanent mooring lines with buoys to help divers easily spot 19 shipwrecks they can explore.

Wisconsin's shipwreck sanctuary installed 19 mooring lines with buoys that will make it easier for scuba divers to locate Lake Michigan shipwrecks.

08/24/2024

The weeklong culinary celebration with participating restaurants offering discounted specials will take place from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5.

Dozens of restaurants from Walker's Point to Bay View will offer discounted specials for a week this fall.

08/23/2024

Someone experiencing feelings of hypochondria can become so convinced they have a serious medical condition that few things are able to convince them otherwise.

Excessively worrying, especially absent an official diagnosis, can be very disruptive to day-to-day joy and wellbeing.

08/23/2024

In the summer of 1967, Groppi, one of Milwaukee's most outspoken civil rights activists and adviser to the NAACP Youth Council in the city, announced plans to march across the 16th Street Viaduct to protest the city's lack of an open-housing ordinance.

On Aug. 28, 1967, more than 200 protesters calling for open housing marched to the south side. They were met by a crowd of 5,000 counter-protesters.

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