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Girl Getting a Vaccination
WellnessJanuary 15, 2016

Vaccines: Valuable Info You Need to Know

With flu season upon us, parents are faced with the yearly question of whether their child should receive an annual flu shot. As parents,…

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Hispanic Parents w/ Preschool Son
EducationJanuary 14, 2016

Parents Key to English Learner Success

Selene Ramirez has a lot on her plate caring for her three children and two nieces who live at her home in Buena Park, near…

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Father and Son Playing Music
EducationJanuary 13, 2016

Music Gives Kids Critical Skills for Life

Plato wrote that, “music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” In recent…

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John B. King, Acting U.S. Secretary of Education
EducationJanuary 8, 2016

Who is New Education Secretary John King?

The man charged with downsizing the federal role in public schools is a passionate policy geek who says his own teachers saved his life….

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Kindergarten Kids
EducationJanuary 8, 2016

Benefits of Transitional Kindergarten

Children who attended transitional kindergarten performed better on language, literacy and math skills when they started kindergarten, compared to their peers who weren’t in…

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How to help your kid manage school stress
ParentingJanuary 4, 2016

How to Address School Stress

Managing school work, after school activities and other responsibilities can be overwhelming for kids. Good Housekeeping has advice for parents on kids and school…

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Boy Hiding Grade from Dad
ParentingDecember 23, 2015

Teaching Kids it’s OK to Fail

All parents want to see their kids succeed, but it’s just as important to teach your children how to fail. Failing can be reframed…

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Crafts!
Family FunDecember 23, 2015

Crafts: DIY Silly Putty

Did you know that silly putty was accidentally invented during World War II? Make your own bouncy putty using only two household supplies for…

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Family FunDecember 23, 2015

Bust Boredom: Cook Together for the Holidays

For as much as your kids look forward to having time off from school during the holidays, how often do you hear the words…

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Kids Running in a Race
PTA CommunityDecember 23, 2015

Ditch the Sweets: Choose Healthy Fundraising

From the PTA Blog: As the parent of three children, I understand how frustrating and overwhelming it can be to choose from all the…

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