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NEW YORK — The Children’s Halloween Council has announced its annual list of the best Halloween-themed books for children. Here are the top 10: 1. Haunted House Pop-Up by Jan Pienkowski. First ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dolly Parton and her “god dog” Billy the Kid made an appearance on Good Morning America teasing Parton’s new book, which will be released this week. Dolly was interviewed on ...

Morning routines shape children’s readiness for learning, emotional balance and academic success. Research consistently shows that simple but intentional tweaks to these routines can substantially ...