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Harvard and Other Elite Schools End Test Optional Applications: What You Need to Know

In a move that has rekindled discussions about the role of standardized tests in college admissions, Harvard University has recently announced that it will reintroduce SAT and ACT scores as a requirement for its application process. This decision marks a significant shift from the temporary test-optional policies adopted by many institutions during the pandemic. Understandably,…

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Keeping Our Schools Safe

As we mark the 5th anniversary of Sandy Hook, it’s a critical time to examine how schools have evolved in implementing security upgrades. Parents often wonder if their school is doing everything it can to keep their children safe. The school office can often feel like Grand Central Station at times, with a revolving door…

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Natural Hair Regrowth Tips

A luxurious head of hair may help enhance your appearance and increase your confidence. A variety of conditions can cause you to lose your hair, sometimes to the point of baldness. Some types of medications, hereditary factors, medical conditions and medical treatments may all lead to hair loss. Growing your hair out again takes time and patience, as well as proper hair care. Although some medications and surgical treatments can help renew and replace thinning hair, natural treatments offer an easy an inexpensive way to encourage healthy hair.

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Can I Drink Wine While I Am Pregnant?

Nearly 40,000 babies are born each year suffering from the physical and mental effects of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, as reported by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no “safe” level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, whether it is beer, wine or liquor. Those who participate in binge drinking or consume seven or more drinks a week put their unborn babies at greater risk of developing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. However, even one drink is unsafe.