A new school year has started for most of our children, and this is going to be a very different year for many parents and their students. Some states and schools have re-instated mask mandates, required COVID vaccines for those old enough to receive them, and some parents may still be schooling their kids remotely or homeschooling them.

The pandemic has us all exhausted, stressed out, and unsure of how to proceed when it comes to some things, and school is no exception.

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Feeling a bit cooped up at home and want to go out and do something fun with your kids this weekend? No problem!

We've got some great ideas on fun places to go and fun activities to engage in with your kids! 

Both Hendersonville and Brevard have plenty of fun activities and places to go with kids. Whether you’re interested in an educational, an outdoor or a fun experience, there’s something for everyone year-round.

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As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible start in life and support them through their struggles. Life can be tough for all of us, but it hits harder when you witness your child struggling. You want to be there and help them through life and absorb as much of the difficulty as possible so your child can be at ease.

However, some struggle is necessary in building and teaching confidence and resilience. Giving your child the opportunity to figure some things out for themselves and not constantly hovering over them can go a long way in helping them develop into tough and persevering kids.

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Sleep is important for many functions of a person’s life, and children are no different. Depending on the age of your child, the hours vary. On average, adults should strive for 7-9 hours of sleep a night, but for kids, that number is often more.

Infants should get 12-16 hours per night, and if you’ve ever had a newborn, this may not surprise you. Toddlers on the other hand should strive for 11-14 hours per 24 hours, and these numbers include nap times.

As children get older, less sleep is generally needed, but it’s still important to stick to 10-13 hours for preschoolers, 9-12 hours for kids in grade school, and finally teens should get closer to what an adult needs at about 8-10 hours a night. 

Sleep deprivation is a real concern, as sleep is so important for your child’s health. To learn some tips on how to promote good sleep habits, keep reading below!

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With a sigh of relief, we can now comfortably say that travel restrictions have been relaxed by the CDC.

Whether you're vaccinated or not vaccinated, some of the same precautions apply.

If your fully vaccinated, it’s important to still be aware that masks are still required for any public transport vehicles and in some facilities such as hospitals. This includes but is not limited too- airplanes, buses, trains, boats, etc. as well as train stations, bus stations, and airports.

If you are not fully vaccinated, or not vaccinated at all, masks should still be worn in public and while running errands.

Before you travel, you should get a covid test 1-3 days before your departure to verify you are not infected. If it comes back negative, you should still be cautious, wear masks, social distance, and wash your hands regularly as usual.

If you are positive, quarantine yourself for at least 7 days to see if symptoms develop and control symptoms with over-the-counter medications if needed. Once you have either not developed symptoms, or your symptoms have subsided, it may be safe for you to travel again as long as you take proper precautions to do so.

After traveling, consider getting another covid test 3-5 days after you come home to ensure you are still not infected. It may be wise to self-quarantine, especially if you are coming back from an area with a higher rate of infections, to keep others safe.

For more information on current CDC guidelines, please check out their website here