NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Marine Toys for Tots, best known as the Nation’s premier children’s Christmastime charity, doesn’t wait until the holiday season to support children in need. Toys for Tots has evolved into a year-round force for good, and 2024 marks its fourth annual Christmas in July initiative to bring joy, magic,[Read More…]
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Considering homeschooling? Here are helpful resources
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – If you’ve been thinking about homeschooling your children — or you’re already doing so — you’re not alone. According to the Washington Post, homeschooling has continued to surge since the pandemic, becoming the “fastest growing form of education in the country,” with an estimated 1.9-2.7 million[Read More…]
Ready for school? Here’s your ultimate back-to-school toolkit
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – No matter how old your child is, the back-to-school transition is always exciting, busy and sometimes stressful. Moving from less scheduled summer days to a regular routine takes planning, as well as the best available tools. To ease your family’s transition, here are some useful tips[Read More…]
Budget-Boosting Grocery Treasure Hunting for Families
NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – As the costs of things rise, it is more important than ever for families to shop smart at the grocery store, especially when preparing for the back-to-school season and all those school-day lunches children will need. Incorporating simple tips and tricks into your shopping trip routine can[Read More…]
Family Meals Improve Child and Teen Nutrition
NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Getting the family together for meals is not always easy, but an increasing body of scientific evidence supports the benefits of family mealtimes and the value in making them a priority. Families who share more meals together eat more healthfully, regardless of children’s age, socioeconomic status, or[Read More…]
Create Lasting Summer Memories With These Kid-Friendly Activity Ideas
(StatePoint) Want to build lasting summer memories with your family? Thanks to Mother’s Cookies “Stop and Taste the Frosting” Tour, your family has access to a treasure trove of activities that will keep kids using their imagination this summer. While this whimsical tour is bringing a pop-up Funhouse experience to[Read More…]
U.S. Families Are Shopping In-Store This Back-to-School Season
(StatePoint) This fall, U.S. families will do the bulk of their back-to-school shopping in brick-and-mortar stores, according to new research highlighting what’s important to shoppers this season, and offering insights into how to secure all the items on your checklist while beating the crowds. The 2024 U.S. Back-to-School Consumer Sentiment[Read More…]
Your Back to School Style Starts Here
(StatePoint) With the first day of school just around the corner, it’s important for students to arrive with confidence in footwear that meets their style and function needs. To help make school shopping a bit easier, Rack Room Shoes is offering families advice about this back-to-school season’s top shoe trends:[Read More…]
5 tips to take the stress out of moving to college
Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMax Heading off to college is a major life milestone and an exciting first step toward adulthood. But as anyone who has already started this college process can attest to, a lot goes into preparing for that move. In addition to shopping[Read More…]
Unique, Hands-Free Ways to Soothe Your Baby
(Family Features) Most parents know – or soon will – crying is completely normal for babies. Even once you’ve determined a cause for the cries, finding foolproof ways to soothe baby can be difficult. While traditional methods of soothing like bassinets and swings are often effective, they typically require parents[Read More…]