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Lisa AllredAugust 14, 2018 0

1,2,3 Technique for kids (and their parents)

This summer I have been eyeballs deep in creating content for parenting classes. I LOVE talking about parenting and have had a lot of fun creating these classes. Coming up... In September, I am releasing a 6 week class (on demand) for parents of children with ADHD. Also in September,

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNAugust 8, 2018 0

Are Food Additives Harming Your Child?

We’ve known for decades that certain chemicals in our food supply could be damaging to our bodies.  With more and more evidence accumulating, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) finally put out an official policy statement pointing out these dangers, especially for infants and children.

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Angie Calli FernandezAugust 6, 2018 0

They call me Mah Gah: Musings of an active Grandma

My preferred nomenclature was just plain “Grandma.” Because my name is Angie, my four daughters thought “Grangie” would be fitting. I didn’t love this one. Ultimately, my first granddaughter chose my name: “Mah Gah.” I was concerned initially that her swapping syllables from “Grandma” to “Mah Gah” might indicate early

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Alyssa GrubeAugust 6, 2018 0

It’s all about the network: Joshua Richardson’s SAS career journey

Some say building a network is a form of art. If that’s true, then Joshua Richardson is on his way to becoming a master! Joshua’s been with SAS since he graduated college in 2016. And he’s hit the ground running - already leveraging his growing network and relentless curiosity to

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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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Page CvelichJuly 26, 2018 0

How to Support a Teen or Young Adult in Recovery

"It’s important for parents to work through their own denial about their teen’s addiction.  Sometimes it’s really hard to believe that a teenager could have alcoholism or drug addiction. It happens in all families--career stable families, financially affluent families, families that are impoverished, families with a generational history of addiction,

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDNJuly 25, 2018 0

A New Spirit of Sustainability

One thing that inspires me is hearing two super minds who are thought leaders in their fields discussing new ways to make our planet better.  This happened recently when I listened to an episode of Mark Hyman’s Doctor’s Farmacy Podcast where Dr. Hyman was interviewing environmentalist Miriam Horn.  Miriam Horn

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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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Page CvelichJuly 19, 2018 0

How to Respond to your Teen's Suspected Substance Use

"First, be calm, be calm, be calm. Anger can cloud your ability to communicate with your teen and communication is going to be critical in addressing the problem. So if you are really angry or really emotional, it is not the moment to try to talk about it.  Wait a

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Alyssa GrubeJuly 16, 2018 0

Great leaders build the next generation of great leaders

What’s the key to progressing your career? If you ask Manish Desai, a Sr. Director of Consulting, SAS Asia Pacific, based in India, it’s conquering the fear of failure and embracing opportunity – with a great mentor by your side. I sat down with Manish to hear more about his

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Page CvelichJuly 12, 2018 0

Talking to your Teen or Young Adult about Alcohol and Drug Use

"Developing open, trusting communication between you and your teen or young adult is essential to helping him or her avoid alcohol and drug use and feeling able to talk to you about those opportunities and choices. If your teen feels comfortable talking openly with you, you’ll have a greater chance

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Cathy Greer Mazanec, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDNJuly 11, 2018 0

A Toddler Snack Hack

This is my grandson, Easton.  He won the lottery by being the first-born grandchild on both sides of our families.  We won the lottery when he entered our lives!  Putting it mildly, he has an abundance of love in his life.  In my eyes, he hung the moon! At one

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Data Visualization | Internet of Things | Programming Tips | Work & Life at SAS

Chris HemedingerJuly 2, 2018 0

The Internet of Snacks: SnackBot data and what it reveals about SAS life

At SAS, we love data. Data is central to our corporate vision: to transform a world of data into a world of intelligence. We're also famous for enjoying M&Ms, but to us they are more than a sweet snack. They're also another source of data. My colleague Pete Privitera, with

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Page CvelichJune 28, 2018 0

Resume Tips for Recent College Graduates

"A resume should be viewed as an opportunity to grab a recruiter's eyes in 30 - 90 seconds...not as the full story you would tell in an interview. Therefore, you want to be concise and focus on four key components."   Sarah Williams is the Career Development Graduate Intern at

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNJune 27, 2018 0

Positive Food Parenting: Mealtime Memories

  The Authoritative Feeding Style is considered the gold standard when it comes to feeding children (read more about feeding styles in our last post).  This approach is simply summed up as love with limits, meaning you are a coach and teacher, firm yet understanding and considerate.   However, with a

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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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Page CvelichJune 21, 2018 0

The Grad School Option: Considerations and application tips

"Should I go to graduate school? Before you automatically answer, 'Of course, shouldn't everyone?', seriously examine your ultimate career goals and motives for attending grad school before committing to at least two years of your life and thousands of dollars." Catherine Tuttle is the founder and owner of Forward Thinking

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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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Katie Seavey PegoraroJune 14, 2018 0

Self-Compassion #podcasthursday

The most simple definition of self-compassion is to relate to ourselves as we would a dear friend. Heidi Stern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator in Cary, NC. She is the owner of Wholeheartedly Daring, PLLC, where she provides Daring Way(TM) groups and workshops that

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Ashley Bailey, MS, RDN, LDNJune 13, 2018 0

Positive Food Parenting: Love with Limits

There are two sides to feeding children: one is to ensure they are nourished so they can grow and thrive and the other is to instill in them a healthy, lasting relationship with food.   Simple enough, right? Not exactly! In reality, these two goals are often at odds with each

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Allison BonnerJune 12, 2018 0

Forget the career ladder, start climbing the jungle gym

This is the first in a series of posts where we interview employees around the company to explore career journeys at SAS. We're excited to show you what career development, growth, and opportunity looks like within our company. You can read all the posts as we publish them here. These

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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 PegoraroJune 7, 2018 0

"Moving On" After a Loss: Is it okay to be happy again? #podcastthursday

Most people in the throes of grief long for the day when the pain and confusion will lessen, when grief will 'loosen its grip' so that they can experience happiness again, even when they can’t really believe that day will ever come.  But when that day does come — the

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Patrick XhonneuxJune 5, 2018 0

Is transformation mostly realized with new skills?

Digital transformation is the buzzword that simply will not go away. But are we taking its name in vain? It is easy to jump on a bandwagon and start to use terms like transformation without really thinking about whether we are doing so correctly, or whether another word, like “iteration”

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Page CvelichMay 31, 2018 0

How to Support Teens in the Transition from High School to College

"Trust is the key. Trust your students to make decisions—some will be good and others not-so-good. If their study habits aren’t robust, their grades will reflect that, and, if they fail, they will face the consequences. College is the best place to learn to fail, fall and fly because it

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Pam ColeMay 30, 2018 0

Experience Your New Possible

I love this SAS theme.  For SAS users it hints at the power that SAS analytics provides to their businesses.  Software so amazing it has the “ability to transform what was impossible into the entirely possible”. Fitness shares that same sense of hope and inspiration.  It has the ability to

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Kelly LeSage, MS, RDN, LDNMay 23, 2018 0

Top 5 Infant and Toddler Feeding Mistakes

When it comes to feeding our children many of us feel lost. Maybe you’re just starting to introduce solids to your baby or maybe you are having all out wars with your 5 year old at dinner time.  If meal times stress you out, you might be making some of

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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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Celeste Cooper-Peel, MA, MCHES, E-RYT, CWHC, CYTMay 18, 2018 0

“Homemade” Healthy and Environmentally Friendly Cleaning

Our modern world is full of daily environmental pollutants. We can control much of these by choosing to eat "clean" food and water, free from pesticides and harmful substances. We can also use healthy products on our body and I appreciate the Environmental Working Group for making this task and others easy to

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