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5 Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Easier

5 Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Great Back to school happens every year. And every year I feel like it sneaks up and catches all of us by surprise. Every year I strive to be better prepared and to help my child be ready for the school year. Over the years I started...

Things to Do With Kids Before School Starts

It seemed like summer would never come and now it is almost over. On one hand, it’s sad that summer break is coming to an end. On the other hand, the kids could use some structure, and this tired mom could use a break. So before the kids head back to school here...

How to Prep Your Child for Sleepaway Camp

Are your kids going to sleepaway camp this summer? As you pack those bags, both parents and kids may be feeling a little nervous—and that’s totally normal. We asked Renee Flax, Director of Camper Placement for the American Camp Association, NY and NJ, for her...

Adapting to a New Normal

The pandemic may have kept us six feet apart from our friends and extended family, but it did keep us as close to our immediate family as we’ve ever been. As restrictions start to loosen as parents (either one or both) head back to work, this can lead to changing...

Reading with The Rays

    Reading with the Rays is back again this summer! You can download a game card on May 30th to keep track of how often the kids are reading. The rules of the game are simple. Pick a book from home, explore your local library’s website, or read something...

Kids Can Learn How to Code for FREE

Learn Coding for FREE About Code.org We love FREE resources and it doesn’t get better than Code.org®. They aim to provide students in every school the opportunity to learn computer science, just like biology, chemistry, or algebra. Code.org® is a nonprofit...

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