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Graduation: Names Will Be Called, Diplomas Awarded, and Social Distance Observed, Another Brilliant Idea

They are going to wear their robes and mortarboards, they are going to accept their diplomas and they are going to have a video, with every member of the class in turn, but no one will break the rules of social distancing that are protecting us all. Like so many high schools and colleges around

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I’m Petrified to Let My Son Stock Shelves Right Now, But I Have to Let Him

My son got a job at Target last fall. His intention was to earn money for his car insurance and gas. It was the first job hes had aside from working with his father. Before he knew it, he was getting over 20 hours a week which included Friday night and early Saturday and Sunday

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In The Midst Of All The Bad, Here Are Some Good Things Happening

For the past month, Ive been focused on many serious things: My kids health, their school work and my own health. Ive been listening to the news and Ive been terrified wondering what this outbreak will do to everyones future. We all want this to end We all want one thing and that is for

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My Family Has Not Become Closer During Isolation, That’s Okay

My family has not become closer while isolating and that, my friends, is just fine.  I know there are a lot of families out there who are having amazing game nights, doing TikToks (okay, that kind of looks like fun), cooking meals that are Instagram worthy and getting everything done around the house that does

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I’m an Extrovert But Now I’m Struggling to Connect With Others

Like many extroverts out there, this outbreak is taking a toll on me in more ways than one. There is the constant low level and sometimes not so low level, worrying about my familys health and  financial future. And, not being able to leave your home and have a face to face conversation with a

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Ten Things You Need to Know About Undergraduate Student Loans

There are different types of undergraduate student loans to help pay for college The single best loan an undergraduate can borrow is the federal Direct Loan, and its not just for students with financial need. Any student, regardless of need, can borrow up to the maximum: $5,500 as a freshman, $6,500 as a sophomore, $7,500

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36 Things You Might Never Have Seen Or Heard Are Now Available Right In Your Home

Being cooped up at home is difficult. Staying home right now is the right thing to do but that doesnt make it easynot by a long stretch. We have rounded up some online activities that may help you get through these long, tough days. Free entertainment at home Heres a list, not exhaustive by any

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Celebrating Our Grads: Parents Are Finding a New Way

Our seniors deserve to be celebrated. They deserve the praise and congratulations that every generation before them has enjoyed. But for many grads, its not to be. With stay-at-home orders still in place, many of the class of 2020 will not be able to enjoy the prom, senior week, skip day, graduation and ensuing parties

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This Is Our Favorite High School Graduation Idea, So Far

It is a source of profound disappointment for members of the class of 2020 and their parents that in most places graduation will not be happening. Schools are looking for ways to get creative and virtual graduations are in the works in many locations. We have no doubt that as May and June draw nearer,

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If You Suffer From Anxiety Like I Do, This Is Really Hard

Youve all seen it.  The lists of possible quarantine hobbies you can take up, from baking banana bread to learning how to draw. Example daily schedules that almost always involve waking up at 7am and being extremely productive. The brightly filtered Instagram stories of homemade coffee, puzzles, home workouts, and families playing board games. Way

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