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Must-Read Thursday, June 18, 2020



Are stores ready for us, science fiction and today, and playgrounds

playgrounds, stores, science fiction, pandemic


Are businesses really prepared for our desire to shop?
We hated being quarantined, but are stores set up to accommodate us based on the new rules and regs?

38 years ago, a great film was released to foretell our future
June 25th is the 38th anniversary of the release of the film Blade Runner. Did it really foretell our future?  

We can start going out, but where can the children play?
We love sitting in the sun on park benches as our kids play. Many playgrounds are open. Caution required. 



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    It depends on maturity, specific needs, and parental groundwork

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  • From awareness to action

    Learning.com's commitment to supporting healthy relationships with technology for kids

    Learning.com, a leading provider of digital literacy solutions, is taking proactive steps to address a pressing issue: the need for young learners to develop healthy relationships with technology. read more »
  • When the heart can't keep up

    What to know about heart failure

    For decades, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States, and heart failure directly accounts for about 8.5% of all heart disease deaths. read more »
  • Take a walk on the wild side with your kids

    Easy nature walk ideas

    Letting kids lead a nature walk builds confidence and decision-making skills while satisfying their innate curiosity read more »
  • Summertime can also mean Lyme time

    What pregnant moms need to know

    Doctors say that Lyme disease does not cause any additional risk to your pregnancy or the health of your little one. read more »
  • Family Read-alouds: Fun with Poetry

    4 reasons why reading poetry is great for kids

    Author Janice Pierce suggests that reading poetry aloud supports kids growth, both social and physical read more »
  • Ten tips for boosting your child’s reading skills

    Your child will enjoy becoming a fluent reader

    Becoming a reader is one of the most exciting learning adventures your child will ever experience. Many children need little more than exposure to books and they’re off on their own. But others need guided support as they struggle with sounds, fluency and reading unfamiliar words. read more »