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    Fun, kid-friendly DIY fall decor

    The kiddos have returned to school. Days are getting shorter, and the weather is turning a little cooler. Fall is here! But between making sure your children get educated, fed and clothed, not to mention all the “extracurricular” activities and taking care of yourself, who has the time to decorate? As it turns out, you […]

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    Detox your kid’s social feed

    By Melanie Robinson For parents of teen girls, it’s normal to hear complaints about not feeling pretty enough or wanting to look more like a celebrity — but when does the complaint become a real body-image issue? According to researchers at the Dove Self Esteem Project, teens are scrolling on social media apps an average of […]

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    A no-fuss guide to a magical October

    By Jenni Murray “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Truly. It’s a quote from “Anne of Green Gables,” and you’ll see it adorning every farmhouse sign at Hobby Lobby, but I think it resonates with people because it’s just so true.  While nature starts the beautiful process of dying […]

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    Backpack basics

    It’s important to remember that a backpack likely will be the hardest-working item among your child’s supplies, as it’s used every day to carry things to and from school and will need to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with the territory. Some of the important features of a backpack include making sure […]

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    How to raise an independent learner

    One of the best things you can help your child work toward as a student is becoming an independent learner. In school, independence is a sign of maturity and confidence. Students who are independent seek to learn for the sake of learning and understand that learning requires discipline and diligence. The more you can help […]

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