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Modernizing valuation processes without increasing risk
What if improving the member experience didn't require taking on additional risk? It's a question we're hearing from more and more credit union leaders. Lending environments have changed significantly over the past several years. Home equity activity has increased, member expectations continue to evolve, and lenders have access to more valuation options than ever before.
USA Today staff goes around the state of Michigan in 250 athletes
Drew Kochanny Dan D'Addona Dylan Jespersen Jared Greenleaf Brenden Welper Niles Kruger Bill Khan Bill Broderick Brandon Watson The Petoskey News-Review July 7, 2026, 9:26 a.m. ET With the United States celebrating its 250th birthday, the USA Today Network has selected its top 250 athletes from around the state. This is truly around the state as it will not include Detroit and Lansing areas (whose papers will do their own list).
What to know about the importance of mental health in teen athletes
Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis. In fact, some potential effects of being a competitive athlete — such as perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries — may increase the risk of mental illness.
Education notes: Iowa State University announces spring 2024 dean’s list
AMES — More than 10,600 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2024 dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Local students named to the list include: Erie: Mya E. Jones Port Byron: Marina Hinde, Caleb Lee Jennings, Cole Jennings, Carter Ven Huizen and Drew Watson
How to keep sports fun for your children
Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it’s less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who’s the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.
How to keep the fun in sports for your children
Participating in sports can be important for children for good health and social development. Getty Images Dr. Drew Watson Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics Dr. Joel Brenner Courtesy of American Academy of Pediatrics Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a common-sense approach when it comes to sports training.
Ask the Pediatrician: How to keep the fun in sports to keep kids active
Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it's less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who's the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.
Ask the Pediatrician: How to keep the fun in sports
Does your child dream of becoming the next Olympic star or pro athlete? While you might share those goals, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages all parents and families to take a commonsense approach when it comes to sports training. These days, it's less common to see kids outside playing pick-up games or racing each other to see who's the fastest. Open, free play seems to be less popular as young kids choose a single sport or activity and play it all year round.
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How to help teen athletes with mental health
Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis. In fact, some potential effects of being a competitive athlete, like perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries, may increase the risk of mental illness.
Ask the Pediatrician: What to know about mental health in teen athletes
Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis. In fact, some potential effects of being a competitive athlete, like perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries, may increase the risk of mental illness.
Ask the Pediatrician: What to know about mental health in teen athletes
Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis. In fact, some potential effects of being a competitive athlete, like perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries, may increase the risk of mental illness.
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