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August 2012
Who needs playgrounds? (Everyone!)
How important is play? Well, according to the American Heart Association, lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease even for children and adolescents.…
Who was the first woman to…?
Well, a lot of them were Junior Leaguers. Now, just in time for Women’s Equality Day, let’s take a look… Who was the first U.S. delegate to the United Nations?…
Back-to-school time already?
For families with young children, shopping for school supplies is a bittersweet ritual that states clearly that summer vacation is almost over. For too many families with young children, however,…
What Leaders Can Learn from the Olympics
I don’t know about all of you, but every four years I find myself watching and caring about things I don’t usually even think about…beach volleyball, cycling, synchronized diving to…
How do we define ‘success’?
Good question. At The Junior League, the best measurement is our ability to create lasting community impact. That is what we strive to do with every program or initiative we…