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Hot toys for locking down, social distancing, and having fun with your family, from an expert at The Toy Insider! - Episode 234 Aug 06, 2020

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It's so important right now to find ways for kids to have safe fun, and our guest has tons of great options!! Laurie Schacht from The Toy Insider told us all about her favorite outside toys, Zoom games, and family games. So if you're running out of things for your kids to do, we've got plenty of hot toys for you!

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Encore Episode: Media Literacy: We Need To Teach Our Kids How To Tell When News Is Fake Jul 31, 2020

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We first posted this episode shortly after the 2016 election, and it's amazing (and scary) just how relevant it still is today, especially regarding Facebook. In fact, if you remove the references to the president-elect, we could have recorded the interview today. Our guest, Michelle Ciulla Lipkin, of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE), walks us through how to teach our kids to spot fake news and look for reliable sources, a skill that is still lacking.

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How to start homeschooling, with Issa Mas and the Homeschool Starter Set - Episode 233 Jul 23, 2020

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When Issa Mas wanted to take her son out of school and have him learn at home, she got overwhelmed figuring out how to start homeschooling. Now that she's sorted it out, she's here to discuss getting started, what impact it will have on your day, and how to make homeschool work for both you and your child.

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Encore Episode: Simple Parenting Tips with Asha Dornfest Jul 16, 2020

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Are you looking for some simple ways to make parenting easier? Asha Dornfest's book, Parent Hacks, is as useful today as when it was published four years ago! Based on tips from her popular website of the same name, the book is full of practical hacks to save time and sanity.

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How to teach kids about the U.S. Census - Episode 232 Jul 10, 2020

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2020 is a Census year, and even though filling out the Census form is one of the most important things you can do for your community, a lot of people don't understand just how vital it is. Teaching kids about it is a great way to spread the word, and the U.S. Census Bureau has tons of resources for parents and teachers!

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Encore Episode: How to clear your clutter and make money by selling your stuff online! Jul 03, 2020

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Is your house filled with clutter? Are you moving? Are you downsizing? Do you have extra time on your hands because of the lockdown?? There are lots of reasons to clear the clutter, and you can make money at the same time by selling your stuff online!

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How the college application process is changing because of COVID-19, and how your child can adapt - Episode 231 Jun 26, 2020

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So many aspects of the college application process will be different this year. From standardized tests and college tour opportunities being drastically reduced or turned into virtual college tours, to many students missing out on the extracurricular and volunteer activities they were counting on to help them get into their dream school, students applying to college will need to adapt. Luckily for us (and you!), Christopher Rim, of Command Education, is on the show to tell you what you can do to stay ahead of the game!

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Summer Camp 2020 options, with Mommy Poppins - Episode 230 Jun 19, 2020

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Do you normally rely on some kind of camp in the summer, either day camp or sleepaway camp? Your options may be different this summer, but some camps are still happening, and there are now many virtual camp options as well! So whether you're keeping your kids home or still want them to go to camp, we've got Mommy Poppins founder and CEO Anna Fader with us to discuss all of the summer camp 2020 options!

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How to raise kids who are actively anti-racism, with Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs - Episode 229 Jun 12, 2020

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Raising kids who aren't racists seems like a good enough goal for white parents, but it simply isn't enough. How do you raise a child who is actively anti-racism? We talk about that and more with writer and activist Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs.

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Rob Kenney, of 'Dad, How Do I?' YouTube fame, is the father America needs right now - Episode 228 Jun 05, 2020

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Rob Kenney has taken YouTube by storm in the most unexpected way: this soft-spoken, humble dad is helping kids (and adults) tackle everyday problems with his new channel, 'Dad, How Do I?' And we got to interview him about his own life, why he started making his helpful videos, and how he's handling his new fame.

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