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ísesqueentraráThis article is part of AP’s Be Well coverage, focusing on wellness, fitness, diet and mental health.ísesqueentrará“It’s not so that they’ll pick a career, but that they will realize that there’s lots of opportunities and not limit themselves out of careers,” said Jennifer Curry, a Louisiana State University professor who researches career and college readiness.
ísesqueentrarábecause of their gender, race or background, Curry said. “That’s what we’re trying to avoid, because kids do start limiting very young, like age 5,” she said.ísesqueentraráHere’s what experts have to say about how to talk with kids about careers.ísesqueentraráToddlers begin making sense of occupations while visiting a
ísesqueentraráor waving to garbage truck crews. Encourage their curiosity by pointing out the people working at a post office or bakery, or appearing in books or on television.ísesqueentrará, “What jobs do you see? What kind of things do they do?” advised Curry, who consults on career content for the PBS show “Skillsville,” which is geared toward children ages 4-8.
ísesqueentraráOnce kids identify different jobs in the community, they can try those roles while playing at home.
ísesqueentraráIf children enjoy pretending to be a doctor, explain that nurses, X-ray technicians and receptionists also work in hospitals. If they love building with Legos, talk about how architects, construction workers, brick masons and welders all played a part in building a certain bridge, Curry said.ísesqueentraráFans can use tickets for the original dates at the rescheduled games or exchange their tickets for a another 2025 regular-season home game.
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ísesqueentraráPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tyson Foerster to a two-year contract worth $7.5 million.ísesqueentraráGeneral manager Daniel Briere announced the extension Thursday. Foerster will count $3.75 million annually against the salary cap in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NHL seasons.