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A positive spin on motivating kids

Local speaker uses yoyos to connect with kids
By Stacey Marcus
When Brett Outchcunis, known as “Ooch”, went to sleep away camp, it was his first time away from the security of his loving family. While some parents fortified children with pep talks and shiny new tennis racquets, Ooch’s father had a new spin on how to overcome fears. He gave his son a yoyo and showed him how to do a couple of tricks.

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