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Jun 08

I Bonds: An Attractive Place to Stash Some Cash

By Kristen Jowers Community Engagement

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected] Personal Financial Managers (PFMs) often get questions from service members about where to earn the highest interest rates on savings. One attractive alternative that has been called “hiding in plain sight” and “the best-kept secret in America” is the U.S. Treasury Department’s I...

Jun 07

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Resources for Military Families

By Jason Jowers Health and Well-Being

To celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, this blog post shares several important resources we know of specifically for military families.

Jun 01

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Fourteen Frugal Tips to Save on Utilities

By Kristen Jowers Health and Well-Being

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected] Utility bills are a major recurring expense in family budgets, especially during the winter and summer months. They may not be the largest household expense, compared to housing costs or transportation, but people still spend a lot of money on heating, cooling, and other...

May 31

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Memorial Day: Supporting Military Families and Professionals

By Jason Jowers Community Engagement

This blog shares resources that can help military families and professionals working with military families.

May 27

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Probiotic and Prebiotic Foods: Feeding Your Bacterial Self

By OneOp Health and Well-Being

The extent of the microbial world is immense. Bacteria, fungi, archaea (single-celled organisms) easily outnumber all organisms of the animal and plant kingdom combined on planet Earth.

May 27

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Mark Your Calendar! Back to School in 2021

By Rachel Brauner Military Service and Family Life

It’s not too late to RSVP for the upcoming OneOp Military Caregiving webinar at 11:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 as we focus on ‘Back to School in 2021.’ This webinar will be presented as a sequel to the “Back to School: Special Needs and Social Distancing” session...

May 26

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Triadic Strategies in Action!

By Robyn Health and Well-Being

During Part 1 of our 2-part series, “Strategies for Supporting Caregiver-Child Interactions That Enhance Development,” we discussed the importance (and the power) of our interactions in supporting the competence and confidence of caregivers and children. We introduced six strategies, referred to as triadic strategies, which are listed below in the graphic. While sharing examples of each strategy, we discussed how EI/EC professionals could use triadic strategies to recognize and strengthen the natural competence of caregivers as they interact and support children.

May 25

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Professional Practice Pointers for PFMs

By Kristen Jowers Community Engagement

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, [email protected] Financial educators and counselors, in general, and military Personal Financial Managers (PFMs), specifically, use a variety of skills and resources to assist individuals and families with personal finance decisions. Services provided by PFMs include helping service members prepare a budget, finance a car, financially...

May 24

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Maintaining a Healthy Microbiome with Prebiotics and Probiotics

By OneOp Health and Well-Being

The lining of our gut is filled with trillions of bacteria. These bacteria aid in our digestion, immune system, mood and behaviors, and our overall health.

May 24

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