Parenting
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Tips from ophthalmologists for protecting your kids' eyes during screen timeOct 17, 2020 11:00 pm - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children between 8-18 years old spend up to nine hours each day looking at a screen for entertainment purpos...
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Employers are finally offering paid parental leave, but working moms are afraid to use it
Oct 11, 2020 6:20 am - Most countries have long recognized that parental leave is good for the economy. For new parents, 119 nations offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave. Nine offer more than...
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What does Halloween look like this year?Oct 10, 2020 7:30 am - Halloween is almost upon us. But amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a day traditionally filled with costumes and candy certainly needs to be celebrated differently this year. U...
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The first female recession threatens to wipe out decades of progress for U.S. women
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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-...