Category: family
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Host a St. Patrick’s Day Party with Style
(Family Features) It may be a celebration in honor of a patron saint of Ireland, but you don’t have to be Irish to join the revelry that marks each St. Patrick’s Day. This year, gather some friends for a party that brings a bit of luck o’ the Irish to all. Perfect Party MenuIt’s just…
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Protecting Children in a Digital Age
(Family Features) Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk, as well. Learn how to protect your children and family in this digital age with these…
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FDA Sodium Reduction Efforts Underscored in USDA’s Transitional Nutrition Standards for School Meals
The following is attributed to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D., and Susan T. Mayne, Ph.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition One of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s top priorities is to improve the health of Americans through better nutrition. We are pleased to see the U.S. Department…
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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…