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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Bring up an issue and try arguing for or against. Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys. Research options in your community, encourage your teens to help with the search, and give back as a family. You may be surprised how much your family has to say!

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I don’t have to drive my kids everywhere, which means I have more time to do things like cook or projects around the house, or volunteer (and build connections) in my community. K biking home from school My kids are learning independence and self-reliance by problem-solving issues that occasionally arise from biking themselves places.