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Ways to Stay Active During Shelter in Place

It can be challenging to find ways to move and stay active during this difficult time. Thankfully there are quite a few options for free or discounted guided movement activities. We have gathered a few ideas for you below. – Yoga app DownDog has offered FREE subscriptions to teachers and students when you sign up […]

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Connecting with Family during a Pandemic

During a pandemic the safest thing that you can do for your family is to self-isolate, but that means distancing yourself from those outside of your home. That can be difficult, especially when you may have high-risk family members that you want to check in on. Here are a few ways that you can connect […]

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Teaching Kids the Importance of Hand Washing

This is a quick and easy science experiment that you can do at home to visually show your kids the importance of washing your hands. What you will need:– a mixing bowl– a small bowl– pepper– water– dish soap Fill the mixing bowl or dish with some water deep enough for your child to stick […]

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Book and Movie Options for Teens

A creative way to help your preteens and teenagers stay mentally stimulated during this quarantine is to challenge them to read a book this week and then together watch the corresponding film and discuss them. Here are a few options for great books that have been made into films: – Into The Wild– 12 Years […]

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Hand Sanitizer Recipe

If your local stores are out of hand sanitizer, we recommend picking up the ingredients necessary to make your own at home. Here is a quick recipe for making your own hand sanitizer: – 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol– 1/3 cup aloe vera gel– Medium mixing bowl– Spoon– Empty container (a great option is a small […]