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5 Reasons to Visit a U-Pick Farm This Season

This time of year is the perfect opportunity to head to a local farm to pick your own produce for the season, whether it be apples, pears, pumpkins, squash or others available where you live. By taking your children on a u-pick adventure, they will learn a tremendous amount about food and the environment and you will build family memories …

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Adopting Black Cats — And Keeping Them Safe On Halloween

‘Tis the season for spider webs, ghosts, sweets and, of course, black cats. That’s right, it’s time to talk about Halloween’s mascot, the house panther. But it’s tough to be an icon. There are lots of rumors and superstitions surrounding black cats, so we’ve set out to clear up a few misconceptions. Do black cats really have a lower adoption …

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National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

With National Homeless Youth Awareness Month in November, and Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 11-18, it’s never too early to explain to your child what it means to help those in need. There are plenty of ways to help unhoused and hungry people in your community, and many are even child-friendly so the whole family can take part in …

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  • Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

    Some of the most dramatic brain development occurs during the first three years of a child’s life. During this critical time children are acquiring their ability to think, speak, learn, and reason. According to the US Department of Education, the best way to nurture these young minds is to read aloud to them—even as an infant. Research has shown that …

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