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Ask the Pharmacist: Medication tips for school-aged children
Packing a lunch, signing permission slips and laying out clean clothes for the morning are all part of parents' to-do lists when prepping for their children's day at school. But for parents of the 6.5 million American children being treated for a chronic medical condition, preparing for school also means putting pill bot...
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Back to school: Hey, parents, it's not just for kids
The kids got their back-to-school haircuts and picked out new outfits. You've stocked up on school supplies and healthy after-school snacks, and you're prepared to limit your child's non-school screen time. Like many parents, you're now wondering if there's more you can do to help your kids succeed this year at school. T...
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Starting the school year off right: Back-to-school tips for the whole family
Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families. Homework requirements, packed schedules, extracurricular activities and even shorter hours of daylight are only a few things that make this time of year a transitional time for families. In fact, research shows that 85 percent of teens report their stress levels...
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Heading to campus with laptops, backpacks and prepaid cards
Roughly 20 million students will head off to college this fall, their backpacks stuffed with new books, notepads and the latest gadgetry suited for higher education. Many college students will also opt for a new financial tool, a prepaid debit card, to keep their money on track while away from home.
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Keeping your kids safe at school
Parents expect schools to be safe havens, but the reality is that children face a host of dangers all day long. Bullying, taunting and teasing are only some of the hazards that kids must deal with it every day at even the best schools in America. These tips can help keep your children safe at school.
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High school students take nursing careers for a test drive
High school students are learning what it's like to be a nurse through a dual enrollment program, giving them a head start on college credits.
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Four questions students should answer before picking a college
Choosing a college is no easy task. Considering it's a decision that will lay the groundwork for your career and that college is one of the biggest financial investments you'll ever make, most students and parents too are aware that it's not a decision to be taken lightly.
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Meeting the challenge of education funding
While most kids head back to school with thoughts of "reading, writing and arithmetic" in their heads, parents and grandparents may have another thought: paying for their children's and grandchildren's educations. For some, the challenge is paying for private elementary, middle or high school right now, while others face...
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This back-to-school season, stock up on college funding advice
Back-to-school shopping season means big sales for retailers selling pencils, backpacks, clothes and tech gadgets. Young parents know that as children get older, their back-to-school list grows with them. Eventually for many, that list will grow to include dorm necessities, textbooks and yes, college tuition. Parents, if...
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New technology gives students an edge as they head back to school
For students running from class-to-class, high tech tools fit easily into a backpack or tote and make everything from class activities to homework easier to manage. Where their parents' generation relied on paper notebooks and folders, today's students need to keep pace with technological developments in the real world -...
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Three skills for today's graphic design careers
Graphic design isn't only about creating logos, advertisements or promotional materials. Graphic design is a creative process that involves developing a targeted visual communication through words and images. This means there are numerous skills that aspiring or seasoned graphic design professionals - or career changers - can develop to keep up with the latest industry trends.
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Tech tips for college-bound students and their parents
Just 30 years ago, textbooks, paper and pencils were the main supplies college students needed. In today's digital world, where more teachers are using technology to deliver a better learning experience, college-bound students need to equip themselves with the latest technology to make the most of their college experienc...
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Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births

HOLD FOR RELEASE 12:01 A.M. 05/23/13: Graphic shows the teen birth rate for 15- to -19 year olds for 2011 by stateNEW YORK (AP) — The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.


Wed May 22 22:23:59 UTC 2013
Building materials blamed in Bangladesh disaster

FILE - In this Sunday, May 12, 2013 file photo, Bangladeshi soldiers stand amid the rubble of the garment factory building that collapsed on April 24 as they continue search operation in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. A government investigation said poor quality construction materials and building code violations contributed to the collapse of building housing garment factories last month in Bangladesh. (AP Photo/Ismail Ferdous, File)DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A government investigation found that "extremely" poor quality construction materials and a series of violations caused the collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh that has been called the worst garment-industry disaster in history, the committee head said Thursday.


Wed May 22 23:18:23 UTC 2013
Switching from scandals, Obama to address drones and Guantanamo

A cameraman films activists wearing orange jumpsuits as they mark the 100th day of prisoners' hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay during a protest in front of the White House in WashingtonThe president will use a Thursday speech to try to shift focus from a series of scandals.


Wed May 22 22:08:31 UTC 2013