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Jul 17

Pawn Shops: The Basics

By Kristen Jowers Health and Well-Being

By Carol Church Have you ever visited a pawnshop? Businesses like these have been in business in one way or another for thousands of years. Pawnshops offer an opportunity for people in need of money to get a short-term loan by offering their belongings as collateral. Although bringing possessions to...

Jul 16

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But WHY? How to Navigate Discussions about Divorce with your Children

By jasonj2 Military Service and Family Life

By: Bari Sobelson, MS, LMFT After the decision was made about our divorce, my ex-husband and I had the looming task of telling the children. Luckily, our youngest child was only 1, so there was not a whole lot of explaining that needed to take place with him. But,…

Jul 11

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Resource Discovery: IRIS Module – Dual language learners: Supporting young children in the classroom

By Robyn Health and Well-Being

Many education professionals have expressed a desire to learn more about supporting young dual language learners. Our team identified a wonderful free resource for providers from The IRIS Center. This module provides information about dual language learners and the importance of maintaining the home language while learning a second language.

Jul 10

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The Military Lending Act: FAQs

By Kristen Jowers Military Service and Family Life

By Carol Church What is the Military Lending Act? The original Military Lending Act was passed in 2006. It was created to protect service members from predatory lenders who may target these young and somewhat unsophisticated consumers. Unfortunately, the combination of a steady income and lower financial literacy can make…

Jul 09

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Collaborative Webinar| Opportunities & Possibilities: Posttraumatic Growth in Research & Practice (Part 1 & Part 2)

By jasonj2 Health and Well-Being

On Thursday, July 18, 2018, OneOp's Military Caregiving, Family Transitions, and Family Development concentration areas will be hosting a webinar on Posttraumatic Growth in research and practice. This 90-minute webinar will be presented by Dr. Richard Tedeschi, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Licensed...

Jul 03

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Pension Advances: Not a Good Option for Military Retirees

By Kristen Jowers Military Service and Family Life

By Carol Church As anyone who works with service members knows, a military pension is a valuable and honorable thing. It signifies many years of hard work and devotion to our county. And for many people, it is an incredibly important financial lifeline. That’s why it’s so galling to hear…

Jul 02

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Tackling the Tough Stuff: Financial and Emotional Planning at Divorce

By jasonj2 Health and Well-Being

By Barbara O’Neill, Ph.D., CFP®, Rutgers Cooperative Extension & David Sexton, Jr., OneOp Family Development Death, disability, and divorce are three common life events that can drastically change the personal finances of those involved. Often, as a result, an individual’s or family’s standard of living is reduced. Of these three...

Jun 30

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Resiliency, Mindfulness and Community Capacity Building — Musings from the Mickelson Trail

By Bree Petracca Community Engagement

by Sara Croymans, MEd, AFC I loved riding bike as a child … feeling the wind blow through my hair, experiencing independence and having the opportunity to interact with my environment in new ways. Last summer my husband, David, and I hauled our bikes (the old fashioned pedal type –…

Jun 25

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Resource Discovery: Black Jack Jetty

By jasonj2 Health and Well-Being

By: David Lee Sexton, Jr., MS Grief is a universal burden that all of us are forced to endure all too frequently in our lives. For children, the loss of a parent is likely one of the most profound sources of grief imaginable. Unfortunately, children of military service members are…

Jun 14

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Communication Development During the Incredible Toddler and Preschool Years

By Robyn Health and Well-Being

Watching children’s communication expand during the second year of life and through preschool is a great deal of fun to witness! From short, telegraphic phrases (“Mommy do”) to longer more elaborate sentences, the toddler and preschool years bring many achievements in children’s language, speech, and social use of communication.