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5 Fun Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend

5 Fun Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend

5 Fun Things to Do on Labor Day Weekend - In the United States, the Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Labor Day is always the first Monday in September, which makes this a three-day weekend (Saturday through Monday). Often people make use of...

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Key Steps to Reduce Cyber Kidnapping Risks

Key Steps to Reduce Cyber Kidnapping Risks

Key Steps to Reduce Cyber Kidnapping Risks: On December 28, Chinese exchange student Kai Zhuang ran away from his host family out into the cold wilderness of Utah state. He told no one where he was going or the frightening reason why: Zhuang was being threatened by...

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4 Surprising Things About Parenting in the US

4 Surprising Things About Parenting in the US

4 Surprising Things About Parenting in the US -  Moving to the United States from another country brings changes and challenges of all kinds. Some changes are things people might expect, such as hearing a new language, trying new foods, and discovering new places....

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3 Great Ways to Make New Friends in the US

3 Great Ways to Make New Friends in the US

3 Great Ways to Make New Friends in the US - Moving to the U.S. can be both an exciting and a lonely experience. “At home in Japan I had a strong group of friends,” said one woman who recently moved to my home town of Seattle, Washington. “We all met in college, and...

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips for Parents: Taking Your Kids Trick-or-Treating Halloween is an exciting time of year in the United States, especially for children! Schools, churches, and community organizations offer all kinds of fun activities during the Halloween season,...

Your First Halloween in the U.S. – 5 Things to Expect

Your First Halloween in the U.S. – 5 Things to Expect

Your First Halloween in the U.S. - 5 Things to Expect: Halloween—there is no denying that this October celebration is an important part of American culture. Although not an 'official' U.S. holiday, Halloween is a fall tradition that many Americans look forward to with...

New School Year in the US: Helping Your Child Have a Great Start

New School Year in the US: Helping Your Child Have a Great Start

Helping Your Child Have a Great Start to the New School Year in the US - For families that have recently moved to the U.S., the start of a new school year can bring a lot of questions. The school system, classroom culture, and even daily routines may feel quite...