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Back 2 School Festival calling for volunteers, donations to support Watauga students
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (229+ words) The Back 2 School Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Watauga High School. BOONE — The Back 2 School Festival is just one week away, and organizers are calling on the community to help make this year’s event a success. The…...
Memaw’s 20 Bedtime Stories with Animal Friends: Melanie Lewis’s New Release Teaches Kindness, Courage, and Love of Nature Through Animal Tales
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (178+ words) Yara Guo brings together public relations, executive network… A new children's book blends humor and heart to help kids build character at bedtime, now available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook. Every family has its own bedtime ritual, and for most…...
CCC&TI’s Trade Up Summer Program connects students, employers to help meet workforce needs
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (89+ words) Watauga Democrat CCC&TI has kicked off another year of the collegeâs signature âTrade Up Programâ for local students. The program introduces high school students and recent high school graduates to local career and training opportunities, while also…...
Be a Summer Santa: Support Toys for Tots’ Year-Round Mission
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (248+ words) While Christmas in July may seem early to some, for children and families facing financial hardship, it can be a lifeline. Bringing the joy of the holiday season to children year-round takes planning, generosity, and a shared commitment to ensuring…...
A-Z, One Letter a Week: A New Family Devotional Gives Parents a Real Plan for Discipling Their Children
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (373+ words) "The Way of Life"Beth Hendrick's The Way of Life turns 26 biblical truths into 26 weeks of learning, praying, and living. Ebook $0.99 through July 31. Most Christian parents intend to disciple their children. Far fewer know where to start on a Tuesday…...
Why overdoing skincare does more harm than good
4+ week, 1+ day ago (591+ words) Overdoing skincare as a teenager can do more harm than good, warns a new report. Less is often more when it comes to looking after your complexion as an adolescent, according to a leading dermatologist. More and more teens are…...
Signs your child may be addicted to social media
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) An expert who treats teens hooked on social media has revealed the most dangerous app — and how to spot if your kids are truly addicted. Nick Dunkley, 47, is operations manager for UK Addiction Treatment (UKAT), the biggest private addiction treatment…...
New dads who take longer parental leave less likely to suffer depression | Health | wataugademocrat.com
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (350+ words) New dads who take longer paternal leave are less likely to suffer depression, according to a study. Researchers found that fathers who take several months of parental leave have a lower risk of developing depressive symptoms during the early years…...
Teacher explains why social media ban for kids under 16 is necessary
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (914+ words) A teacher who banned smartphones in his own home says the U.K.’s new social media ban for under-16s is a “brave and bold step.” The move, announced by the prime minister today, will stop under-16s from accessing platforms like TikTok,…...
'Unearth a Story': Watauga County Public Library launches summer reading program
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (293+ words) The Watauga County Public Library is located at 140 Queen Street. BOONE — The Watauga County Public Library has launched its much-anticipated Summer Reading Program to ignite the imaginations of readers of all ages through the theme “Unearth a Story.” Children and…...