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Does Picaridin Repellent Really Keep The Bugs Away?
I enjoy hiking, and after spending much of late winter and early spring unable to enjoy this activity because of a leg injury, I am grateful to finally be able to get moving again. Of course, summer hiking comes with summer bugs. While, I am not a mosquito magnet, I…
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Yes, Big Kids Can Have Fun At LEGOLAND New York Resort
LEGOLAND NEW YORK Resort is a popular theme park located in Orange County, N.Y., about 90 minutes from New York City. The resort includes multiple-themed lands based off of popular LEGO franchises, including Ninjago, LEGO Pirates and LEGO City. Within these lands are various experiences from immersive dark rides to…
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Embracing the environmental spirit of Tu BiShvat
Though Judaism is a spiritual practice, many Jewish observances are grounded in my people’s connection to the land of Israel. From praying for rain at certain times of year, to celebrating the harvest season, Jews maintain that connection to Israel in almost everything we do. This includes the observance of…
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Trauma expert shares advice on talking to kids about global events
Thanks to social media and a 24-hour news cycle, our children have greater access to global news than any prior generation. And while we as parents can do our best to shield them from learning about uncomfortable topics, we can’t hide them from everything. Kids are curious and turn to…
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Educator shares bullying prevention tips
By Samantha Childs Whether it is nasty comments shared across the cafeteria table, or targeted humiliation campaigns on social media, bullying is everywhere. Author and educator, Samantha Childs, shares her personal experience of being both a child who was tormented for her physical features and one who poked fun at…
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This small change made school mornings much smoother
If you struggle to get your child to the bus stop on time, or always feel like you are rushing to make school drop-off, I know you have researched multiple tips to ensure a speedier, stress-free way of getting your child to school on time. My Child Was Easily Distracted…
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These 4 flavor-packed recipes will cozy up your fall season
The summer sun may still be bringing the heat, but those of us who love the crisp, cool days of autumn, fall can’t come soon enough. The fall season invokes images of flannels, pumpkin spice, apple picking, hay rides and just an overall feeling of “coziness.” We seek out warmth…
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Rain could not wash out our fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Consistently named as one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world, Busch Gardens Williamsburg draws millions of visitors every year. Designed to feel like a condensed tour of Europe, the park features several lands that each pay homage to a unique country including England, France, Italy and Germany.…
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Why American parents need to stop idealizing childrearing in other countries
Every so often, a story highlighting how happy kids are in some part of the world (usually some Nordic country) will appear on my feed. The article will point to the numerous things families over there do better than us Americans. Almost gloating, the author will profess the profound advantages…
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5 tips for a better family vacation
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, bringing the unofficial start of summer and the start of vacation season. With two children ages eight and ten, my husband and I have experienced many family vacations, and, over the years, I have picked up some helpful tips to make these trips more…
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