{"id":116,"date":"2020-05-18T20:09:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T00:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sabbagl\/?p=116"},"modified":"2020-05-18T20:09:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-19T00:09:15","slug":"highlight-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/sabbagl\/2020\/05\/18\/highlight-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlight Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Highlights At Home<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beloved classic kids\u2019 magazine, Highlights, is posting twice-weekly online roundups of stories, puzzles, craft ideas and more to help children cope with being cooped up and help parents make the most of this time with their kids. Each installment has a different theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-libraries\">Celebrate reading<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 Reading can transport us somewhere else for a while, even when we\u2019re stuck at home.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-pajama-day\">Pajama day&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 Showing your children affection with a hug, snuggling on the couch to watch a movie, or reading together in a cozy blanket tent are all ways you can be fully present with your child.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-laundry\">A never-ending pile of fun&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 Sequestering at home may actually provide you with the time to teach kids tasks like matching socks, folding clothes, and putting away clean laundry. Kids usually like to help, and when we make the chores fun, they\u2019re often eager to pitch in.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-family\">We are (all) family&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 Whatever your family configuration, this week\u2019s issue has ideas for strengthening your family bond.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-staying-connected\">Staying connected<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 Children are likely feeling the loss of connection with friends and extended family. This guide is full of ways you can help your kids feel more connected to people they love but can\u2019t safely see right now.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highlights.com\/parents\/family-activities\/highlights-home-dance\">Just keep dancing<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 What raises our spirits more or gives us a burst of energy like music and dance? These activities will help &nbsp;your kids move their bodies, use their creativity, and improve their mood.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.highlights.com\/highlights-at-home?page=1\">Shoot for the stars&nbsp;<\/a>\u2014 Young or old, we\u2019re all fascinated by space. 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