As the Snickers commercial humorously portrays, “You’re just not yourself when you’re hungry.” Raise your hand if you can relate to how your choices, actions and attitudes are impacted by an empty or poorly-fed stomach.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, self-esteem — which the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines as a confidence and satisfaction in oneself — is shaped not only by a child’s own perceptions and expectations, but also by those of significant people in his or her life.
The sweet minty scents around every corner, and the cool nip at our noses, confirms the holiday season is here! Hattiesburg is bustling with many activities to enjoy during this time of year. Here are just three suggestions for family fun during this month of celebration.
The Junior Auxiliary of Greenwood, formerly the Welfare League, started almost a century ago and continues to serve the interests of families and children in the Leflore County area. The Auxiliary has done almost 600 volunteer hours in the first five months of this year alone.
According to the Food Allergy and Research Education (FARE), over 6 million children in the United States suffer from potentially life-threatening food allergies. Halloween is a particularly challenging time for these families, needing to balance possible exposures and the fun of trick or treating, enjoyed by nearly 40 million children nationwide.
According to Lao Tzu, “A journey of 1000 miles begins with one step.” In the case of a 5K race, the number of steps needed will vary from person to person. Similarly, the reasons to participate will differ from person to person.