According to studies conducted by MIT’s Human Dynamics Laboratory, communication is one of the most important factors of any business, which makes sense. Communication plays a role in everything you do. “It can be between managers and employees within a… Read More
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Spring Activities for Families in Howard County, Maryland
Spring in Maryland got off to in inauspicious start with the first real snowstorm of 2018, but things are sure to warm up sooner rather than later. So, it’s time to start planning a few fun family outings – and… Read More
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Take Your Workout Outdoors: The Health Benefits of Hiking & Backpacking
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. “The problem is, for many of us, exercise can be boring and repetitive. But it doesn’t have to be,” writes Elizabeth Harmon,… Read More
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Summer Camp Helps Stimulate Intellectual Development
Finding meaningful activities for your child during the summer months can be difficult. “While having your child watch 10 hours of television a night or play video games throughout the day sounds like an easy fix, it can often impair… Read More
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Summer Camp Allows Kids to Develop Their Leadership Skills
Recently, we discussed why summer camp is so important for your children. “Camp gives kids the chance to immerse themselves in nature, and get away from the gadgets and screens that often occupy them,” says Mary Elizabeth DeAngelis, Charlotte Observer…. Read More
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How to Be a Good Leader
Leaders are not born. It may be true that some have more innate leadership ability than others, but leadership is very much a learning experience. Learning to Be a Better Leader “Education can’t stop at 18 or 21” says Patrick… Read More
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Common Physical Fitness Struggles & How to Overcome Them
“We know exercise is so important for our health and well-being but often struggle to make it a priority,” says Carolyn Anderson, MD. “We’ve told ourselves the same excuses so often that we start to believe them.” Most excuses can… Read More
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With a Diverse, Multi-Generational Workforce, Team Building is as Important as Ever!
Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard a joke about Millenials (adults ages 20 to 36). Love them or hate them, Millenials make up a large portion of today’s workforce. In fact, in 2015, Millenials surpassed Generation X and Baby… Read More
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Summer Camp Benefits for Kids
When it comes to your kids, you’re always ahead of the curve. Birthday parties? Planned. Doctor’s appointments? Scheduled. Extra Curriculars? Organized. But summer camp? Leave that to us! Wait…summer camp? Seriously. Summer camp is a key ingredient in the development… Read More
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High Ropes Course Health Benefits
No one said exercise had to be boring. “One of the main problems is that people associate exercise with a gym or equipment,” says Dr. Marc Tinsley. “I tell people to think ‘outside the barbell.’” Fitness is about “having enough… Read More