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Unique Ways to Celebrate Your High School Graduate

Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in your child's life. Here are a few ways to celebrate your graduate that go beyond the traditional grad party!
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Combing the Stacks: Celebrating National Library Week

National Library Week is April 23–29, 2023. Here are some suggestions for how you and your student can show your love for your local library!
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Click, Click, Snap: Getting Your Child Ready for Their Yearbook Photo

Is your student ready for their closeup? Use these simple tips and tricks to ensure a great yearbook photo.
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Fall-ing for Books This September

National Read a Book Day, Buy a Book Day, Libraries Remember Day and Banned Books Week all fall in September. Discover ways to keep your student reading all month long!
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Breaking Up Isn’t So Hard to Do: Planning a Digital Detox

Challenge your student (and yourself) to a digital detox with these helpful tips and tricks on how to spend less time on social media.
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Being Anti-Social: When to Take a Break From Social Media

Know when it's time for your student to take a social media break with these helpful hints and tips.
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Virtual Vacations: Exploring Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums Online This Summer – Part Two

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Virtual Vacations: Exploring Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums Online This Summer – Part One

Find out how to take a virtual vacation at an art, history, and musical instrument museum. Use these tip to make online "outings' fun for all.
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Competitive Gaming and Your Student: Friend or Foe?

Is competitive gaming a friend or foe? Here's what parents should look out for if they believe their students' gaming habit is becoming unhealthy.
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Restoring Family Fun on a Summer Break