“How To” articles

With the holiday season around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to lend a hand. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features a calendar of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in November and beyond.

It’s important to not only keep up with your child’s physical health, but mental health as well. While it is never too late to seek treatment for mental health disorders, early intervention can address issues in a child’s development to help prevent serious mental health concerns in the future.

Deadlines are approaching for those who intend to register to vote in next month’s election. Registration can be done in person, by mail or online.

With the cooler weather arriving, increased use of space heaters can sometimes trigger fires. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13.

As the temperatures begin to fall, you can lend a hand in the community. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee, features a calendar of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in October and beyond.

National Voter Registration Day is recognized on the fourth Tuesday of every September to bring attention to the importance of registering to vote. This year, National Voter Registration Day will be on Sept. 25.

With the new school year in full swing, children are getting back into the routine of waking up early for class. While it might be nice to have the kids back in class again, how are the mornings going? Do you find yourself breezing through or scrambling to get your family out the door on time?

With the fall season coming up, seasonal allergies may also arise. Fall seasonal allergy symptoms include itchy, runny, sneezy or stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes.

As the calendar turns to fall, there are many opportunities to help others. Volunteer Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee features a calendar of events for volunteers, both one-time and ongoing. Here are a few of the opportunities in September and beyond.

Medicine flushed down the toilet flows directly to Lake Michigan because it passes through wastewater treatment plants that are not designed to remove drugs, according to the Fund for Lake Michigan. A large and growing number of chemicals related to unused medicine are currently being detected in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee.