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Back to School Safety Tips for Younger Kids

TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September! Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of summer va-cay, its definitely time to start gearing up for the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplies (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the latest must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. Here are some helpful tips for younger children as well as some good, timely reminders for parents!

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Easy Cake Pops Recipe

My name is Erica Tucker and I am the owner of Sweet Es Bake Shop! Were a custom bake shop in Los Angeles. Im going to walk you through making cake pops – an instant favorite! Never heard of it? Well, its kind of new to the dessert world, but its my shippable version of a yummy cupcake! This is a great recipe to do with your kid because it requires getting a bit messy, which kids love to do! Even if youre not the best artist or baker, Ill share a few tricks with you to make your baking experience fun, creative, and easy. Ingredients

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Let’s Change The Way We Talk About Rape

I hate using the word rape.  When I think of rape, I think of a woman being viciously attacked and forced upon. That's not my story. My story is much different.  It happened when I was twenty, freshly transplanted from Canada to the Bay Area.  Lonely and eager for friends, I found a welcoming group that loved…