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Lisa AllredJanuary 8, 2019 0

Thinking About Adoption?

Are you thinking about adoption? Congratulations! Here are some questions to ask yourself as you begin this journey, particularly if you don't have any experience raising children. The following are just a few of many considerations. How will your personality blend with parenting? How well do you (and if you have

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Page CvelichJanuary 8, 2019 0

Travel Lightly

I have done my share of traveling over the years. Some as a tourist and some as a global citizen in search of understanding new cultures and peoples. Regardless of the intent, one thing remained true. I hated packing. When my husband and I were preparing to move overseas to

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Kim AndreausDecember 20, 2018 0

My Parent's Stuff - Part 2

Today's guest blog is the second of two on the topic of helping an older parent downsize and relocate. The author, Jennie Alwood, is the owner of Here2Home, a senior move management company in the Triangle area. In Part 1 we looked at getting our minds around the

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroDecember 18, 2018 0

2019 Work/Life Book Club

The Work/Life Book Club is back for another year! We hope you will explore our choices for 2019 and join us for any or all discussions. Book Club discussions will take place from 12:00 - 1:00pm in the designated month and are open to SAS employees and family. Check the

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Lisa AllredDecember 11, 2018 0

Children, Consent, and Holiday Visits

Before the Thanksgiving holiday break, I shared a graphic with our parent listserv at SAS from 11th Principle: Consent!. This graphic urges parents not to force their kids to hug relatives (or anyone) as a way to teach body safety and the concept of consent. I received so many emails

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Page CvelichDecember 4, 2018 0

Death Cleaning and Year-End Reflections

My sister flew in to visit me a couple of weeks ago. She had recently retired and told me she was allocating some of her expanded leisure time to do “death cleaning”. I—the person who had a funeral folder at age 19—was understandably intrigued! A stimulating conversation ensued. The concept

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Anjelica CummingsDecember 3, 2018 0

One Caring Leader Shows the Ultimate Display of Compassion

What defines your relationship with the company you choose to work for? Is it a collection of moments and experiences? Or is it the people? For I-Sah Hsieh that connection can be traced back to one moment in time and tied back to one person. Loyalty experienced like never before Ten

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroNovember 27, 2018 0

Once Again, Revisiting “Lessons from Danny” and Gratitude vs. Grief

Yesterday I heard someone recount a story of arriving to a show only to realize their tickets were for the next week. As I heard this story, I had flashbacks to Thanksgiving a few years ago, arriving to a vacation rental home on the wrong week. I wrote a post

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Jared Peterson from SAS

Anjelica CummingsNovember 5, 2018 0

Create Code that Counts

What does it take to see the work we do as more than a source of income? It's about looking beyond the day-to-day tactical items of a to-do list. For our employees, it's about connecting to the significant contributions SAS makes to the world. And our own Jared Peterson experienced

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroOctober 23, 2018 0

Get-Togethers: Thinking outside of the box

Not long ago I read this New York Times article on The Power of Positive People. After reading about the unsurprising benefits of having a constant support group, I was inspired to think of how I could create opportunities for people in my social circle to get together and support

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Rebecca AllenOctober 8, 2018 0

Bodies-N-Motion, Noses-N-Books

Reading has been a part of who I am as far as I can remember. I loved listening to books as a curious child and enjoyed an audience when learning to read on my own. During grad school research, I often found myself curiously digging into one topic that led

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Page CvelichOctober 4, 2018 0

Preparing for a College Admissions or Scholarship Interview

"An interview is a two-way street. The interviewers are there to learn more about you, but you, too, should see this as a chance to learn more about the school or program for which you are interviewing." Most high schoolers have never been interviewed for a job. So when it

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Amanda PackSeptember 19, 2018 0

How to get from your desk to the gym and back in an hour

I'm grinning as I type this post. I’m sitting in my office, sweaty from a run with a fan blowing in my face. Today, I have time to grab a shower later, but most days I don’t. I go from teaching to meeting with a client to covering our fitness

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Kim AndreausSeptember 18, 2018 0

Hurricane Florence: How to Help

Hurricane Florence slammed the Carolinas and neighboring states with storm surge, damaging winds, and catastrophic flooding. Many SAS employees are wondering how to help. There are many different ways to help provide support and relief to those impacted by the storm. Below are some ideas. When deciding how to give, it

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Page CvelichSeptember 6, 2018 0

Getting Letters of Recommendation for your College Application

"When seeking out individuals to write your letters of recommendation, avoid asking VIPs or those who you believe might have an “in” with the college or scholarship program if they don’t know you very well. A letter of recommendation from a prominent alumnus doesn’t carry much, if any, weight if

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Page CvelichSeptember 4, 2018 0

Sayings Uttered by our Parental Units

I recently read an article by a parent coach I admire about phrases she has used frequently over the years with her daughter. Here’s a snippet: "My daughter mouthed the words as I began to say them, "Don’t decide how things are going to be later." She has heard this phrase

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroAugust 28, 2018 0

To All the "Empty Nesters"

The Work/Life Center is here to provide support through life transitions. With college semesters in full swing, we're aware that some of you may be facing the transition of "empty nesting". "Empy nesting" occurs after kids leave the home. This transition can occur any time of the year and for

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Kim AndreausAugust 23, 2018 0

My Parent's Stuff - Part 1

When parents decide it is time to move to simpler living, whether it be into a senior community or just into a smaller, more manageable house, the question of what to do with all that stuff steps into our thoughts like a the proverbial elephant in the room.

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Page CvelichAugust 2, 2018 0

Parenting LBGT Youth

"When your child 'comes out' to you, thank them. Thank them for loving and trusting you enough to share this important part of themselves with you. They have given you a gift, an opportunity to interact with them in an open and honest way. It means they want your approval

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJuly 24, 2018 0

Training Employees to Help in Crisis Situations

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. This is a suicide prevention training that is taught to individuals, teams, and organizations across the world. This training is applicable for the support of family and friends of all ages. Avoiding the topic of suicide when someone is in crisis can have harmful

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroJune 26, 2018 0

Pop Quiz! (The good kind)

In May the Work/Life Team set out with questions for Global Employee Health and Fitness Month. If you answered a question, you got bubbles. Yes, bubbles for adults! They are a great reminder to stop and take a deep breath. Now, I can't inter-office you bubbles if you answer these

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Kim AndreausJune 19, 2018 0

What is a Senior Move Manager?

Today's guest blog is the first of two on the topic of helping an older parent downsize and relocate. Jennie Alwood is the owner of Here2Home, a senior move management company in the Triangle area. What is a Senior Move Manager?

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Amanda PackJune 15, 2018 0

Lead by example: 5 ways your workouts are good for your kids

Tuesday Morning, 6:30 a.m., my boys come bouncing into my bedroom. “Mom! It’s time to swim!” Oh man, did I really agree to this on Sunday?! Rewind to Sunday, I was out for a walk with my 7 year old and our dog Zoe and we had a chat about

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Lisa AllredJune 12, 2018 0

3 Minute Parenting Tip: Discipline

As parents, sometimes we barely have time to eat, much less read books or listen to hour long seminars on parenting. In this 3 Minute Parenting Tip, you will learn about 3 important strategies to make your rewards or consequences work; no matter the age of your child.

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Katie Seavey Pegoraro

Katie Seavey PegoraroMay 22, 2018 0

"But someone has it worse..."

There’s a common response I encounter while supporting people dealing with loss of all kinds whether that be death, divorce, illness, etc. After vulnerably revealing a bit of their sadness they quickly jump to, “but I know someone out there has it worse than me”, and this signals the end

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Kim AndreausMay 15, 2018 0

Choosing a Long Term Care Facility

If you are reading this, then you have likely already made the difficult decision to move a loved one to a long term care facility. Choosing a facility can be overwhelming, with a dizzying number of decisions to make along the way. Having worked with several families during this process,

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Kim AndreausMay 9, 2018 0

Long Term Care for Mom and Dad - who pays?

This is, hands down, the question I am most frequently asked. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. The response depends on a combination of factors including (but not limited to) the type of care required and the income and assets of the person in need of care.

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Cheryl Wheelock

Cheryl WheelockMay 4, 2018 0

Grab your bike and get rollin' for National Bike Month!

National Bike month is recognized from coast to coast each May as a time to celebrate the power of cycling as well as to reflect on the many reasons why we enjoy the sport. Cycling is my meditation in motion. A time to push, a time to spin, a time

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Mitchell PollMay 2, 2018 0

Say hello to Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (GEHFM)!

During the month of May thousands of employers and tens of thousands of employees all over the world take an in depth look at how to be more proactive about their health and fitness. This year we challenge you to be curious about your own health and fitness. Come in

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Page CvelichMay 1, 2018 0

Working with your School Counselor

Full Disclosure: I have my Master's in Education in School Counseling and I have worked in high schools in this capacity. And, yes, I have heard numerous unfortunate stories from families about how ineffectual their school counselor seemed to be. I’m not here to defend my profession[i], but to give

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