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Kylene Ronayne
Apr 11, 20192 min read
Giving Children with Autism a Voice
Every success story begins with a supportive opportunity. Take Mark’s case, for example… Mark is nine years old and has no functional...
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Kylene Ronayne
Mar 29, 20192 min read
Track Meet At High School Gives Students with Special Needs ‘Full High School Experience’
This Thursday, Peninsula High School hosted an inaugural Palos Verdes-Peninsula Unified Sports Track Meet, which involved students with...
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Kylene Ronayne
Mar 19, 20191 min read
Meet the 1st Amputee to Row Solo Across the Atlantic
Not only did formal Royal Marine, Lee Spencer, shatter the record for riding solo across the Atlantic…he did it with one leg. Spencer, a...
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Kylene Ronayne
Mar 8, 20191 min read
15-Minute, Lower Body Workout for Women
Spring and Summer will be here before you know it! That means it’s almost time to break out those shorts!! COMPASS understands that the...
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Kylene Ronayne
Feb 26, 20194 min read
HEALTHY LIVING: 3 Simple, Nutritious Meals to Serve Your Family This Week
How are those New Year Resolutions going?? Feel like you’ve been off a bit? Need to get back on track? COMPASS has got the solution for...
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Kylene Ronayne
Feb 12, 20193 min read
HEALTHY LIVING: 3 Simple, Nutritious Meals to Serve Your Family This Week
It’s that time of the week again–meal prep time! With all the chaos encompassing your life, let COMPASS help you out a bit! Here are a...
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Kylene Ronayne
Feb 8, 20192 min read
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: 7 Small Things You Can Do This Weekend to Be Healthier
T.G.I.F.! The weekend is finally here–along with all the temptations that weekends usually bring. Whether you are kicking up your feet to...
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Kylene Ronayne
Jan 24, 20193 min read
HEALTHY LIVING: 3 Simple, Nutritious Meals to Serve Your Family This Week
COMPASS understands that sometimes, it may be difficult to keep up with your health goals. Our busy lives include working, cleaning,...
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Kylene Ronayne
Jan 16, 20192 min read
12 Ways to Handle Stress Like a Boss
Stress is unavoidable. We all have those things on our mind that keep us up at night. Some of us are better at handling our stress than...
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Kylene Ronayne
Jan 8, 20193 min read
HEALTHY LIVING: 3 Simple, Nutritious Meals to Serve Your Family This Week
COMPASS understands that sometimes it may be difficult to keep up with those health-based New Year resolutions. The inevitable chaos that...
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Kylene Ronayne
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Tips On How To Make Your New Year's Resolution Stick
Happy 2019! As you take a step into yet another new year, it is somewhat of a tradition to dedicate yourself to this idea of a better...
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Kylene Ronayne
Dec 21, 20181 min read
Wishing you a Happy Holiday
From our COMPASS family to yours, wishing you a very happy holiday season. No matter who you're spending this time with or how, enjoy...
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Kylene Ronayne
Dec 18, 20182 min read
The 10 Types of Decorated Christmas Trees
Which type of Christmas tree do YOU have? Decorating a Christmas tree is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season....
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Kylene Ronayne
Dec 14, 20181 min read
ANNOUNCEMENT: Winter 2019 Programs
Starting this winter, COMPASS Learning Advantage programs' Ninja Fitness and Rock Climbing will have an added component to their classes....
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Kylene Ronayne
Dec 11, 20182 min read
Activity Ideas for Bored Kids on Winter Break!
Winter break is hands-down the most exciting part of the school year for children. Sometimes, however, it can be a stressful time for...
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Kylene Ronayne
Dec 4, 20184 min read
5 Holiday-Themed Recipes for Your Festive Family
Get your naughty or nice aprons out…it’s cookie-bakin’, treat-makin’, face-stuffing season (: COMPASS is here to provide you with some...
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Jordanna Spaulding
Dec 1, 20183 min read
How To Effectively Communicate With Your Child's Teacher in a Way Your Little One Can Be A Part
Let me talk you through some approached on how to best communicate with your child's teachers in a way that will have a positive impact
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Kylene Ronayne
Nov 28, 20182 min read
Holiday Shopping Survival Kit
It’s the most wonderful (or stressful) time of the year! With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the rearview mirror, COMPASS has some...
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Kylene Ronayne
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Black Friday Exclusive
Experiences are the best holiday presents for your kids! #blackfriday #holiday #winterseason #discount #specialpricing #specialneedssports
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Kylene Ronayne
Nov 19, 20183 min read
Thanksgiving Turkey Trivia
Some may assume that my favorite Thanksgiving memory would be the abundance of food or spending quality time with friends and family....
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