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COLUMN: Coming back to life
There is a fresh feeling in the air. At my feet, the bulbs that had lain sleeping in the cold earth have awakened, bravely sending ...
Chrissie Kaufmann, Author at Leader Publications
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KAUFMANN: Secrets of a weight loss champion
For many of us, January is dominated by our weight loss resolutions. We may start off strong by counting calories and working out, but slow ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Friday, January 14, 2022 5:00 pm
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KAUFMANN: In search for a bigger heart
Sometimes the troubles of the world directly affect our lives. The continued pandemic and its variants are stressing our local hospitals, supply chain bottlenecks are ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Thursday, December 23, 2021 1:55 pm
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KAUFFMAN: Prioritizing an ounce of prevention
In 1735, Benjamin Franklin published a persuasive article on fire safety in The Pennsylvania Gazette that began with the now-famous proverb “An ounce of prevention ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, November 22, 2021 9:27 am
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KAUFMANN: Healthy habits for busy times
For families with school-aged children and teachers, the starting gun has fired and the slow, steady marathon of the school year has begun. Add fall ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Saturday, September 11, 2021 6:00 am
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KAUFMANN: Let’s look beyond the mask
In the black-and-white world of early television, a fearless horseman roamed the Wild West, guarding his identity behind a dark cloth. Each episode ended with ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Saturday, August 14, 2021 8:00 am
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KAUFMANN: Be proactive with water safety
Summertime is water time, especially in this year of record-setting heat. Whether splashing in a baby pool or swimming in Lake Michigan, getting wet can ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Friday, July 9, 2021 1:10 pm
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KAUFMANN: Get outside and play this June!
Two years ago, I stood in a small crowd listening intently to a stern yet kind National Park ranger. A former U. S. Marine Corps ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Friday, June 18, 2021 1:43 pm
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KAUFMANN: Caring for our mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Perhaps the first thing to be aware of is that we all have it – mental health, that is. ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Saturday, May 15, 2021 8:05 am
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KAUFMANN: Choose to take one for the team
Major League Baseball is underway across the nation amid hype and high hopes. Twenty-six of the 30 teams played on opening day, kicking off a ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:00 am
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KAUFMANN: Tapping into the unexpected power of play
Imagine that an organization offered to put your name in a prize drawing, with one stipulation: you had to play for at least 30 minutes ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Friday, March 12, 2021 2:46 pm
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KAUFMANN: Moderation for a healthy heart
February is American Heart Month, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. Heart disease, which includes heart attacks, strokes and heart failure, tops the list ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Thursday, February 11, 2021 1:19 pm
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KAUFMANN: Redefining resolutions: Trash, treasure, dreams
The new year crept in quietly this year. In previous years, after 10 solid minutes of fireworks noise, I would mutter at my neighbors to ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:01 am
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KAUFMANN: Give the gift of hope
We all need a sign that life is going to get better. A few glimmers of hope are peeking over the horizon. This month, the ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 5:03 pm
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KAUFMANN: Pet support for stressful times
During this pandemic, many of us have suffered from elevated levels of anxiety. Some of us have struggled with loneliness and depression during quarantine and ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 10:15 am
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KAUFMANN: From meltdown to calm down
One projected meltdown per week was penciled into my calendar. I knew that either I, one of my children, or both would potentially be overwhelmed ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 12:00 pm
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KAUFMANN: Just add soap, water or ‘a serious scrub’
If we are feeling a little (or a lot) out of control of our lives right now, perhaps a vigorous hand washing can help. Running ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:29 pm
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KAUFMANN: Join the bicycle boom
Since March, bicycles have sold in record numbers. The stars aligned in favor of outdoor cycling when the spring thaw coincided with stay-at-home orders and ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:00 am
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KAUFMANN: Lessons from backpacking on Isle Royale
What is an outdoor activity that you love? Before reading any further, I invite you to take a moment and consider what you really enjoy.
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, August 12, 2019 9:27 am
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KAUFMANN: Stand tall for better health
The human body is designed to stand up straight. When we stand (and sit) up tall, we breathe and move more easily. Working, walking, carrying ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, July 8, 2019 9:38 am
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KAUFMANN: Summer water safety
Once as a young mom, I stopped at a beach in North Carolina after visiting a friend. My oldest child loved the water and ventured ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, June 10, 2019 9:28 am
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KAUFMANN: Flexing our giving muscles
In my adult lifetime, I have lived in several states and taught at a different fitness facility in each one. One was a national chain; ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, May 13, 2019 9:36 am
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KAUFMANN: Healthy hydration for kids
Children play hard.
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, April 8, 2019 8:58 am
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KAUFMANN: Better food for thought
March is National Nutrition Month: a time to make healthier choices about what we choose to chew and swallow. How much difference, though, can small ...
by Chrissie Kaufmann, Monday, March 11, 2019 9:59 am
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Many of us suffer from high demands on our time, high blood pressure in our veins, and/or high-speed information overload. Our lives feel more like ...
