Parenting
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Halloween and COVID-19: Have fun while staying safeOct 03, 2020 7:00 am - Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions may look different this year to ke...
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Harper Experience Day goes virtual throughout OctoberSep 27, 2020 11:00 pm - Harper College is taking its annual Harper Experience Day online, offering fun, virtual experiences for students of all ages throughout October. Students can follow alon...
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3 anti-bullying tactics every child should learnSep 27, 2020 6:00 am - Among other causes, October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a time to recognize how important it is to teach children about bullying and cyberb...
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Q&A: How to handle technology issues with online school
Sep 26, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Across the U.S., the pandemic has forced students to attend virtual school to prevent spread of the coronavirus. But the more we rely on technology, the ...
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This startup pushes technology into schools with paper and pen
Sep 26, 2020 6:00 am - Millions of kids in the U.S. headed back to school this month and most of them will be spending at least part of their class time remotely, relying on computers, tablets...
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Red sign/green sign: How suburbs are solving the trick-or-treat dilemmaSep 24, 2020 1:00 am - As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives and fears swirl about a second wave later this fall, many are facing a dilemma over whether to welcome Halloween trick-...
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Remote learning this year? Check out these tips for successSep 19, 2020 7:00 am - So you've set up a designated workspace for your child to do their e-learning this year. Maybe you've even upgraded your internet speed. But there may be even more you h...
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When bed-wetting should mean a trip to the doctorSep 13, 2020 7:00 am - Bed-wetting is one of the most common bladder function disorders in children, but in many cases these routine accidents lead to embarrassment and raise concerns for chil...
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Back to school: Parent tips amid COVID-19Sep 05, 2020 8:00 am - For many families, the school year is beginning with so much uncertainty — and yet, there are opportunities for growth and resilience. Whether children are learning rem...
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Six tech tips for remote learning: Protect your kid's data and make sure they look good on Zoom
Sep 05, 2020 6:25 am - For most parents right now, tinkering with computer settings and reading endless privacy policies are not a priority. Heck, they weren't even particularly appealing task...