Category: family
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Adopte medidas para apoyar la alfabetización
8 maneras de inspirar a los niños para que lean (Family Features) La lectura es una base para el aprendizaje, sin embargo, existe una gran brecha en el acceso a los libros para los barrios de bajos ingresos. Según el Handbook of Literacy Research, en los barrios de bajos ingresos, la proporción de libros por…
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5 Tips to Encourage Picky Eaters
(Culinary.net) Feeding an entire family can be difficult enough on its own with busy evenings full of hustle and bustle. One additional factor that can cause even more headaches is dealing with picky eaters, especially a child whose preferred menu ranges from hot dogs to candy. If you’re looking to widen the palate of your…
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NATIONAL OPPOSITE DAY
Opposite Day Whatever you think, think the opposite because it’s #OppositeDay Day Opposite National on January 25th celebrates a fun day of switcher-roos. What better way than to not celebrate? We don’t really mean that, or do we? Good morning, or is it good night? Hello, or is it goodbye? I am cold, or…
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Make Safety a Priority for Winter Travel
(Family Features) As more and more Americans hit the road and return to traveling this winter, concerns around road safety are top of mind. Nearly half of Americans (47%) plan to travel in the next six months, according to a survey by 3M. A majority (76%) plan to travel by car, but more than a third of…
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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP® CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH HUGGABLE GIFTS FOR EVERYONE YOU LOVE
Build-A-Bear® Brings the Love this Valentine’s Day with Assortment of Gifts for Kids and Adults Tired of flowers and chocolate? Looking to do something different this Valentine’s Day? A gift from Build-A-Bear is one they can love for years to come! Build-A-Bear Workshop (NYSE: BBW) brings a wide assortment of gifts for every Valentine…
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Celebrate Birthdays from a Safe Social Distance
(Family Features) A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, finding safe ways to celebrate special events like birthdays can provide a boost for mental health. Whether you’re celebrating a kid or a kid at heart, planning a socially distant birthday party is a way to enjoy some camaraderie and honor life’s important milestones. For Kids Younger…
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5 Tips to Ace College Entry Exams
(eLivingtoday.com) Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process. While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of…
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Take Steps to Support Literacy
8 ways to inspire children to read (Family Features) Reading is a foundation for learning, yet a vast gap exists in access to books for low-income neighborhoods. According to the Handbook of Literacy Research, in low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is just one age-appropriate book for every 300 children. Without books in…
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Always Connected Laptops
Must-have tech for back to school (Family Features) After a bumpy 2020-21 school year, many families are looking for a fresh start this school year. Whether students are remote, hybrid or fully back in classrooms, new laptop technologies can help them learn with greater flexibility and power. As you begin to shop for a computer,…
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5 Ways to Stay Balanced During the Busy Holiday Season
(Family Features) As bright and joyful as the holidays can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to slow down and find ways to maintain self-care between festivities can make the holidays more enjoyable. Supporting a healthy lifestyle can be as easy as taking small actions…