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A fun and very interesting place to visit in Missouri sits in St. Joseph. It's the Glore Psychiatric Museum. Here you can see all kinds of cool displays and freaky facts about how the world of psychotherapy has progressed through the centuries. Listen to this week's show for some specific details about what visitors get to see.
KidsCast is always looking for stories from you. Writing one is easy. But if you're looking for some tips to create a great story, check out the Kids Newsroom. The site has great tips for story writing and all things educational.
The final essay contest winner for the 2007/2008 year is Chayilah Broadbent from Humansville. She will be heading into the first grade this coming school year. I spent a little time on the phone with Chayilah talking about some of the healthy habits she has.
This week's featured location is Elephant Rocks State Park in Graniteville. Listen to this week's show to hear about the fun things you can do there. Then tell us about the fun things visitors can see if they come to your town. Write in.
A fun way to practice good nutrition is by packing a picnic lunch. It's International Picnic Day. What a great time to practice the food guide pyramid. Pack your picnic pouch with foods from each group. Then sit outside and eat with nature. Read over our essays written by Missouri kids. There are a lot of helpful tips for healthy eating.
Being outdoors and playing in nature can lead to an itchy situation if you get into a batch of poison ivy. The leaves contain a substance that, if you're allergic to, can cause a major irritating rash. It starts itching and if you start scratching, you could end up scarring yourself or spreading it to other areas of your body. The best way to avoid getting poison ivy is to avoid coming in contact with a poison ivy plant. There's a saying that goes leaves of three, let them be. Remember it. And avoid contact with plants that fit that description.
On this week's show learn about the state's largest fish hatchery...a fun and inexpensive site to visit this summer. The Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is located in Branson. Check it out, then write in and tell us about the fun places you're visiting this summer.
This month KidsCast is featuring places throughout Missouri that are fun and inexpensive destinations to family entertainment. Listen to this week's show to hear about the Exploring Trees Inside and Out exhibit located at St. Louis' Missouri Botanical Garden. The interactive display can be seen through September 1st.
World Environment Day is celebrated this month. There's no better time to talk about how important it is to keep the environment clean. The spring and summer months are the most popular for visits to the beach and parks. Do your part to keep them clean by throwing away any trash you have in a trash can, not on the ground. Littering can not only affect the appearance of an area, but can impact its wildlife, soil and safety. Stay clean to help the earth stay green.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a contest to promote traffic safety. It's the National Rural Youth Traffic Safety Message Competition. If you're a member of an organization supported by your school or community you can compete to win as much as $5,000 for your group. Check out the campaign's informational flyer and get started. Applications are due by June 30.
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