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The Fate of Halloween During the Pandemic
Posted by Emily Pazel
What could be scarier than ghosts, goblins and witches? How about a scene where Halloween – a favorite spooky holiday celebrated around the world – is canceled due to a global pandemic sweeping the world. Oh, the horror! But really, what will Halloween look like this year? Will mask coverings be incorporated into our costumes? Will trick or treating be canceled?  Fortunately, new cases of the novel Coronavirus have dramatically declined in the state of New York, which was once a hot spot for spreading the virus. However, state advisories and guidelines might impact your favorite spooky Halloween events. And it’s not just Halloween that might be impacted as all your typical fall events, such as football, fall festivals, Thanksgiving, etc., might have to be rescheduled or done a little differently this go around.   New York is taking strides to help its citizens stay healthy while trying to return back to a state of normalcy. The governors of New Yo...
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What Can You Do To Prevent Bullying?
Posted by Emily Pazel
In this day and age, there’s no escaping the constant ridicule of bullying. For school-aged children, the bullying doesn’t just stop once they come home from school – it’s virtual and all around them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It doesn’t stop. And, unfortunately, it’s harder to prevent and control. So, is there anything you can do? That answer to that question is yes! While bullying might look a little differently than it did when you were a kid, it’s still the same concept.  Since the month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month, it could be a great opportunity for you, as a parent or a person that works closely with children, to take a step back to learn the signs and make steps can be taken towards helping someone that may be experiencing bullying.  Although bullying may seem like an ordinary thing that everyone experiences at some point during their life, it should be prevented or acknowledged as it could l...
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