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Parent’s Prep: New Technology In Schools; What Parents Need To Know

Children who come with the ability to interact with computer screens and basic keyboard knowledge find it much easier to learn in today’s classrooms.

2012/08/01

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Back To School Prep: For Elementary, Middle & High School Students

The first day of school feels to children the way the first day on a job feels to parents, a bit stressful. The two best ways to prepare your children for a less stressful first day is to change as many unknown factors to known and provide positive support.

2012/08/01

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Pick-A-Side: Which Is Your Favorite School Lunch?

2012/07/25

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Back to School: Then and Now

Going back to school is the same as it’s always been. Only the details are different. Kids are still kids.

2011/07/15

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Thinking Outside the (Lunch) Box

Making lunch for our kids can be frustrating, especially if they don’t eat it. Here are a few tips to help them eat healthy.

2011/07/14

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Green Living for the School Year

Going back to school is a time for change. Here are some ways to change our habits and help the planet this school year.

2011/07/13

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Frugal Fashion: Back to School on a Budget

Deciding on a school outfit is a tough decision. This is how to look like a million bucks while spending a lot less.

2011/07/13

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Smartphone Apps for Parents and their Students

Every student needs help with school sometimes, and these apps might just be the answer.

2011/07/13

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This Year’s Coolest Back-to-School Gear

Kids want the coolest gear for going back to school. Here’s what should be making it into shopping carts this summer.

2011/06/12

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Back-To-School: Getting Kids Back Into Homework Mode

A lot of kids start school next week, and education experts say switching from the lazy days of summer back to homework mode can be tough. So how can parents get their kids back into the school mindset?

2010/09/01

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Save On Back To School Shopping

The kids are going back to school, and you know what that means: Shopping.

2010/08/31

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Sales to End the Summer

As Labor Day approaches it seems like the entire city is going on sale. Whether you’re going back to school, or just a total fashionista there are some can’t miss sales you must hit up this week.

2010/08/31

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On the Cheap: Can’t Miss Sales

There are sales, and there are SALES. Jewelry clearance, vintage seasonal sale, and a super kids clothing clearance right before the school bells start ringing.

2010/08/30

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Teen Stores In Tight Spot For Back-To-School Season

Half-priced jeans and promotional freebies are already popping up at the mall with the start of school still weeks away.

WCBS 880–2010/08/04

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