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(BPT) - Your child has chosen their college! Read on for a checklist from College Ave of items to remember as you prepare for this transition. From important deadlines and financial planning to dorm essentials and packing ideas, you'll find tips to be prepared for this exciting next step.
(BPT) - While kids today have more entertainment choices than ever, books still hold incredible power to inspire, engage and grow young minds. The opportunity isn't lost — it's actually wide open. With the right approach, parents and families can help make reading just as exciting and reward…
(BPT) - For many people, filing their taxes is something they put off and don't understand. In fact, according to a recent TurboTax survey, two in five Americans don't fully understand what's in the new tax bill and more than one-third worry they'll be worse off. Despite apprehension surroun…
(BPT) - Students from kindergarten through high school are curious about artificial intelligence. But how can you ensure your child uses AI in a way that's safe and helps them learn?
(BPT) - When school is out on break, many families look for ways to keep their children engaged while still encouraging learning. STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — activities can turn everyday moments into opportunities for discovery, helping build skills while having fun.
(BPT) - Love sinking your teeth into a gripping read that grabs you from page one and doesn't let you go until the final chapter ends? From mystery and thriller to romantasy and speculative fiction, these engrossing new additions to your "must-read" list will keep you turning pages all season long.
(BPT) - If you think mountain resorts are just winter playgrounds, think again. When winter's snow melts and temperatures rise, these snowy peaks across the country magically transform into some of the most compelling family summer vacation destinations.
(BPT) - Did you know that the average American spends over seven hours looking at a screen each day? It's easy for people — young and old — to spend their downtime in the digital world instead of engaging with the people they love. Time that could be used to lay the foundation of a genuine c…
(NewsUSA) - March is National Reading Month, a time to celebrate the power of reading and the role it plays in shaping a child’s future. Yet for many children living in poverty, access to age-appropriate books is limited. That’s why our Toys for Tots Literacy Program is reaffirming its commi…
(NewsUSA) - We’ve all heard of the stereotype of the overscheduled child who has a class for everything; music, robotics, sports, a foreign language. And behind that child is a frazzled parent spending hours in their car ferrying the child from lesson to lesson.
(BPT) - Planning a special spring break trip, exciting weekend getaway or a bucket-list experience? The best travel experiences happen when you embrace simplicity, immersing yourself in and capturing each moment with thoughtful planning and the freedom to explore, unburdened by constant noti…
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(BPT) - From the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA)
(BookTrib) - “Death for Sale” by Erik S. Meyers
(NewsUSA) - For generations of workers, retirement benefits represented the reward for years of dedication and hard work. But for today’s working parents, a more immediate investment has quietly taken center stage: child care.
(NewsUSA) - While February is recognized as National Random Acts of Kindness month, Marine Toys for Tots knows kindness doesn’t have to be spontaneous to be powerful. That is why Toys for Tots celebrates Not So Random Acts of Kindness. The Program sees the impact of intentional acts of kindn…
(BPT) - By Jason Bittel, author of Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America's Least Understood Animals
(StatePoint) Cult-favorite products acquire that status for a good reason. They’ve already been purchased, tested and adored and by other consumers. The good news is that identifying the fan favorites that can help you revamp your routine doesn’t have to require hours of research. Simply loo…
(BPT) - In the rolling foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Oaklawn Hot Springs has evolved into something far bigger than its storied racing roots. Long synonymous with the thrill of Thoroughbred racing, the destination now stands as Arkansas' most complete luxury resort — a distinction onc…
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(StatePoint) Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and paid sick leave help workers maintain their livelihoods while taking care of themselves and their families. And now, several states in the South have begun to expand worker access to these critical benefits.
(BPT) - Do you know how much you're spending on subscriptions each month? If you're like most Americans, the figure is probably higher than you think. A survey by C+R Research found that on average, consumers' real spending on monthly subscriptions was two and a half times higher than they i…
(NewsUSA) - In 2025, the Marine Toys for Tots Program once again proved that compassion doesn’t follow a calendar. Fueled by the remarkable generosity of the American people, nearly 880 local chapters, National Corporate Partners, fellow non-profits, local businesses and organizations, and t…
(BPT) - When it comes to insurance, most people know the obvious things that are covered: car accidents, house fires or theft. But it can go beyond the basics, protecting you from disasters that could otherwise leave you with huge, unexpected bills.
(StatePoint) Greater income allows parents to better meet children’s basic needs, and financial stability can reduce parental stress. Advocates say that child tax credits (CTCs) provide one avenue for states to increase family resources and are encouraged by progress being made by Washington…
(StatePoint) When a child is born or serious illness strikes, workers need time off, but for millions of Americans, it’s not that simple.
(StatePoint) It’s back to school time and there is so much for families to do to get ready for the school year ahead, from getting school supplies to signing up for after school programs. Making sure kids have health care needs covered should be a part of those preparations.
(StatePoint) The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave to workers, leaving millions of babies without the care they need in their earliest months of life.
(StatePoint) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that infects people of all ages and belongs to the same family as other common viruses like the chicken pox virus. When a pregnant woman catches CMV and the growing fetus becomes infected, this is known as congenital CMV (cCMV) and it impa…