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Celebrate 3.14 on March 14! A Pie for Pi Day

Pi Day, which takes place every year on March 14, celebrates the mathematical constant, Pi, or 3.14… Some of our favorite ways to celebrate include Pi memorization contests, talking about Pi, making crafts and, of course, eating pie! Beyond just enjoying a tasty dessert, making your own pie is a great opportunity to get creative, spend time with family and …

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10 Types of CAMPS to Explore

Use our Family Fun checklist to narrow down your child’s camp choices. Is there a type of camp they may not have considered yet? To Zoom into this list and explore other camp-related stories and resources, read our digital edition here.  

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Daylight Savings Time: How to Beat the Sunday Scaries

The clocks are set to spring forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, and parents everywhere have a sense of impending doom, as that single hour of missed sleep wreaks havoc on kids, creating significant bedtime battles both in the morning and at night. Sleep Health Educator & Certified Sleep Coach Soda Kuczkowski says the sudden need to fall asleep …

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Dyslexia: When is the Best Time to Intervene?

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In the United States, dyslexia affects an estimated 1 in 5 individuals, making it the most common learning difference nationwide. Dyslexia can pose challenges in reading and language comprehension, but there’s a silver lining: early identification and intervention can make a world of difference, especially for children who may be at risk. In fact, a study published by the Journal …

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Summer Love: How to Handle your Kid’s First Crush

If your kids are going to camp this summer, there’s a good chance they’ll experience their first crush. What should you say and do if that happens? How should you handle this new and unfamiliar situation? Here’s what the experts suggest: Take their feelings seriously The first and most basic thing to do is take your kids’ feelings seriously and …

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Decoding Your Child’s Love Language

Every child is unique and special in their own way. Just like adults, children also have their own love languages, which are the different ways they perceive and express love. Understanding your child’s love language can help you foster a strong and loving bond with them. Decoding your child’s love language is like discovering the secret to their heart. By …

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14 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Kids

Although VaLentine’s Day may often be thought of as a holiday for adults, what could be sweeter than Valentine’s Day with your kids? Many kids exchange valentines at school, but you can make your child’s Valentine’s Day at home super sweet, too. Here are 14 ideas to put you in the mood to celebrate: Make Heart-Shaped Food A heart-shaped pizza …

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What Type of Camp Will Your Child Like?

When I was younger, I only had one choice for summer camp—the town camp. The town camp was a traditional all-day (6-hour) camp with a heavy emphasis on sports. I was more of a bookworm than an athlete, so this type of camp was not a good match for my personality. I remember coming home every day whining to my …

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