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Best Educational Apps for Kids Who Learn Through Technology

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding ways to enhance our children’s education while keeping them engaged can be a challenge. Luckily, the digital age offers a treasure trove of the best educational apps for kids designed to make learning fun and accessible for all ages. As a mom, I understand the importance of finding quality educational tools that ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning in our little ones. Here are the best educational apps out there, both free and paid, tailored to different age groups, from the early years of kindergarten to the advanced stages of middle and high school. Kindergarten/Grade One: Embarking on the ABCs of Learning For our youngest learners, educational apps should be like gentle guides, leading them through the wonders of early education while nurturing their budding curiosity and creativity. Best Free Educational Apps for kids: ABCmouse – Let your child…

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10 Tips for Helping Your Teen Manage Exams

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As a parent, it can be tough to see your teen struggling with exam stress. The pressure to perform well can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being, which can then have an effect on their physical health too!  However, there are several ways you can support your teen during exams and help them develop coping skills that they can take with them through life. Here are some tips to help your teen manage exam stress effectively: 1. Encourage a healthy lifestyle, especially leading up to exam time Encourage your teen to eat well and take care of themselves leading up to, and during exam periods. This includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals, and staying physically active. Regular exercise can help reduce stress and improve mood, so encourage your teen to take short breaks for physical activity, go for a walk or bike ride with friends (this will help them get exercise, plus time with friends can…

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What to Do When Your Child Is Being a Bully

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We often assume a “bully” is a bad kid and don’t give it much more thought. In reality, many children can exhibit bullying behavior if put in the wrong circumstances. The motivations and triggers vary from child to child. Kids who experienced bullying in the past or have significant challenges at home can sometimes exhibit bullying actions. Kinds with underlying problems — that we’ll talk about later — can show the behavior. What do you do if the school or a parent notifies you that your child’s involved with bullying? What to do you when your child is being a bully? What steps do you take? Nobody wants that call. But if it happens, every parent wants to handle the situation correctly. You’d want to explore causes, stop the behavior, heal into a more positive mindset. But how do you get there? What to do you when your child is…

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How to Label for School: A Breakdown of the Top-selling Name Label Packs

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We all know that labeling your kids’ stuff is super important; it prevents lost stuff and, therefore, costly re-purchases! Stops lost & found bins from overflowing and helps kids and parents stay organized. Plus, name labels prevent germy mix-ups and swaps. Teachers can’t possibly keep track of the items each kid in the class belongs to; it takes up their time and is impossible. Kids’ name labels allow teachers to know who’s is who’s with one quick glance, allowing them to focus their time on teaching our kids. Mabel’s Labels has been around for over 20 years and is the expert in kids’ name labels. This time of year, the Back-to-School label combos are one of the top items parents want to purchase. But where do you begin? We’ll break down the best school labels to make your back-to-school label shopping easier! Firstly, Mabel’s School Combos have great features! -100%…

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