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Preparing for the 11 Plus exam can be a daunting task for both you and your child. As a parent, you play a crucial role in helping them navigate the challenges ahead. This blog post will guide you through effective strategies and tips to support your study routine, bolster your confidence, and instill a positive mindset. Together, you can turn this exam preparation into a rewarding journey toward academic success.
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As parents, it’s natural to worry about your child’s health and safety. Kids are adventurous and energetic, which sometimes leads to bumps, bruises, and illnesses. Knowing when to take your child to a kids urgent care center, rather than waiting for a regular doctor’s appointment or heading to the emergency room, can save time and provide the appropriate level of care. This guide will help you understand the situations where kids urgent care is the best choice for your child.
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Surrogacy is a complex and often misunderstood journey to parenthood. As a process where a woman, known as a surrogate, carries and delivers a child for another person or couple, surrogacy has been shrouded in myths and misconceptions. This article aims to dispel some of the most common misunderstandings about surrogacy, providing clarity and information to those considering or curious about this incredible pathway to creating families.
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Ridgewood NJ, The FBI this week issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion.
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In today’s fast-paced world, spending quality time with our loved ones has become more important than ever. One way to enhance family bonding and create lasting memories is by engaging in outdoor activities together. However, you don’t always need to plan extravagant trips or outings to enjoy quality time with your family.
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If you’re expecting a baby, one of the most exciting things you get to do is prepare the nursery! If you have a spare room in your house, you’re in luck. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can turn that extra space into a beautiful and functional nursery for your new addition. Here are some tips to get you started:
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One of the main places where children’s development can be sharpened is during the pre-school time. This is the very first school experience that most children will have, and thus it is also one of the most important. During their pre-school year, children were taught on how to develop their skills and abilities with learning and playing methods. They will do many enjoyable activities like creating arts and crafts, physical play with each other, and many other activities.
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If you’re like most parents, you want your kids to be active and healthy. And what better way to encourage them to be active than by playing outside? Outdoor play is a great way for kids to get exercise, learn new skills, and have fun. In this blog post, we will discuss four ways that you can make your kids love playing outside!
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police, the Ridgewood Parks and Recreation along with EZRide held a series of Bike Safety Skills Courses today at Graydon Pool. Kids learned to do safety checks on their bicycles and operate safely on the roads. After a ride around the neighborhood, the kids were treated to healthy snack. (Pictured are Sgt. Michael Lembo and Ptl. Michael McDermott)
file photo by Boyd Loving
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh, who is the Village Council liaison to the Parks & Rec Conservation Board and the Field Committee, the Parks & Recreation Department is happy to announce that Summer Day Camp will return this year. While there may still be some changes to the camp, we can confirm that it will run from Tuesday, June 29-Friday, August 6 from 9 am-1:30 pm with the exception of days when it rains and camp is cancelled. Campers will be placed in groups with a 20:2 ratio or less. Summer Camp will still consist of organized games, arts & crafts, and swim time at Graydon Pool.
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Ridgewood NJ, Two advocacy groups on have called on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether apps that Google’s Play Store labels as “Teacher approved” are unlawfully collecting personal data without parental consent to target ads at children.
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COVID is making the case for more school choice
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Ridgewood NJ, Lockdowns and school closures have meant many women have had to stay home to care for children who can’t attend school in person. How many? Almost a million mothers have left the workforce and many won’t be returning any time soon if lockdowns continue.
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When winter approaches, you might think that there won’t be as many fun activities to introduce to your kids. After all, during the summer, you have countless activities to choose from, such as swimming, camping, and outdoor sports that you practice on the back like volleyball, not to mention that there’s always a summer camp somewhere. But, the winter season comes with its own charm and ideas. So, on that note, let’s take a look at how you can keep your little one entertained this winter.
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Remember how fun it was being a kid? No responsibilities, running around with your friends, the world seeming like such a big place? Those feelings start to slow down a bit once you get into adulthood and you start to miss them more and more each day. Eventually, you end up having children of your own which is where the fun can begin again.
Introducing your kids to all the memories you made at their age is a great way to reconnect with your own youth and show your children the lifelong fun they can experience.
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“Be prepared you’re going to see a lot of bicycle accidents this summer. There’s a lot of bicycles being sold. And with summer camps and swimming pools have been delayed opening, and especially most of our kids have very little experience riding a bicycle. That’s because we kept him locked up inside on the computer.”
