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Enriching Education: How Families Can Make Summer a Season For Building Children’s Language, Literacy, and Learning Skills

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According to the latest version of The Nation’s Report Card , produced by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the average reading and math scores of 13-year-olds nationwide in 2022–23 declined by 4 and 9 points, respectively, as compared to 2019‒20 scores. This could be a family book club, or one with neighbors or friends.

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Fun Freetime: WITS Board Game

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Since the pandemic took hold of our lives, sales of board games, card games and jigsaw puzzles soared more than 370% as families stocked up on in-home entertainment to avoid lockdown apathy and fatigue. For adults, there are more challenging versions of the game, making it a great option for any age of play.

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Terrific Tech - Kidas Custom Gaming Recommendations

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Kidas (“the Company”), a technology solutions company developing anti-cyberbullying and predator protection software for online gaming platforms, and the Family Gaming Database , a renowned authority in family-friendly gaming content that supports 1.5

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Book Nook - Game Over: One Teen’s Guide to Kicking Video Game Addiction

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Teenager Tomer Shaked admits that gaming consumed a large part of his childhood — years he will never get back. Video games deprived me of many irreplaceable experiences and moments, such as time with family and friends,” he wrote in his new book, Game Over: One Teen’s Guide to Kicking Video Game Addiction.

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Book Nook: Gameness - Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings

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“After the very people on whom you most depend let you down, it’s difficult to imagine that any place can be safe,” Dennis wrote in the introduction to his new book, Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings. It’s this universal truth that makes gameness life’s most important attribute.”

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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

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Additionally, the high cost of college tuition in the US means that many families are unable to afford to support their children through further education. Between 2017-2022, Boston College’s acceptance rate dropped from 32% to 16% and New York University's from 27.66% to 12.20%. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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Parenting Pointers: Gaming and Cyberbullying

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60 percent of people aged 13-17 have experienced harassment in online multiplayer games, representing 14 million young gamers , according to data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Parents are looking for ways to help their children navigate the sometimes-cruel environment that online gaming can be.

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