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Managing screen time while kids are home from school
(StatePoint) With many kids out of school and spending more time at home, finding ways to fill the time is essential. As most parents know, it can be tempting to allow children to pass some of the extra hours using digital devices, however, research shows that managing screen time is vital for developing minds. When used in moderation and under parental supervision, devices of course can be incredibly powerful learning and communication tools, and in many cases, they will be vital to kids’ continued academic progress while campuses are closed. However, people aren’t meant to spend all their time in front of screens, especially kids. Excessive screen time can lead to: • Impaired mental and physical well-being. • A loss of quality sleep. • Impeded impulse control -- for kids, impulse control is already hard enough! • Poor communication skills (nonverbal cues are learned in face-to-face interaction, not through device-to-device communication).
3 technologies to help you feel connected to far away loved ones
(StatePoint) When it’s not possible to be near loved ones, being connected becomes more important.
Texas Hot Link Festival rescheduled to June 13
The Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with the City of Pittsburg, has decided that in the best interest of our community, and in light of the current COVID-19 response, the Texas Hot Link Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25, will now take place on Saturday, June 13. The scheduled hours will remain the same; the festival will begin at 11 a.m. and run to 8 p.m.