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                                                              • This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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                                                                |Date: July 13, 2023
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                                                                This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

                                                                This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

                                                                For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard c ...

                                                                For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park or family vacations. These events are a time for families to recon ...

                                                                July 13, 2023
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                                                              • Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

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                                                                |Date: June 15, 2023
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                                                                Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                                                Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                                                Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the ...

                                                                Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the warmth is a nice break from the chilly, rainy months, it is important to be mindful of keeping ...

                                                                June 15, 2023
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                                                              • 10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

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                                                                |Date: July 27, 2018
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                                                                10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

                                                                10 Inclusive Playgrounds in Washington State

                                                                Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs has created a new Inclusive Playground Director ...

                                                                Seattle Children's Center for Children with Special Needs has created a new Inclusive Playground Directory guide, listing ten ADA accessible inclusive playgrounds in Washington state! See photos, acce ...

                                                                July 27, 2018
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                                                              • Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

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                                                                |Date: May 10, 2018
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                                                                Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

                                                                Fun in the Sun Can Improve Motor Skills & Help the Way Your Child Handles Different Sensations

                                                                Spring is officially here and we've even had some sunny days to prove it! With the temperature rising and ...

                                                                Spring is officially here and we've even had some sunny days to prove it! With the temperature rising and the warmth of summer rapidly approaching, opportunities to play outside and to play with water ...

                                                                May 10, 2018
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                                                              • Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

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                                                                |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                                                Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

                                                                Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

                                                                In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, sum ...

                                                                In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, summers aren’t just for swimming, hiking and cycling. Next time you’re headed outdoors, consider t ...

                                                                July 18, 2017
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                                                              • Boost Your Mood with Exercise

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                                                                |Date: March 17, 2015
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                                                                Boost Your Mood with Exercise

                                                                Boost Your Mood with Exercise

                                                                Have you ever tried exercise to relieve stress or a bad mood? Chances are you felt better afterward. Scie ...

                                                                Have you ever tried exercise to relieve stress or a bad mood? Chances are you felt better afterward. Scientific research has demonstrated that the link between exercise and mental health is strong, th ...

                                                                March 17, 2015
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                                                              • Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: July 31, 2013
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                                                                Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                                                Get Fit Tip! Take it Outside—Just 20 Minutes Can Get You a Great Fresh Air Workout!

                                                                Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturd ...

                                                                Have a short break in your day? Here is an easy 20-minute workout. Just find a park bench or drag a sturdy chair outside. Minutes 1-3: Warm up Jog or march in place or around a grassy area. Allow your ...

                                                                July 31, 2013
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