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WHAT IS SNAP? | The purpose of the SNAP is to provide nutritional options to families in need of food assistance. It may be called a different name in some states — in Kansas, for example, this program is known as the Food Assistance Program.

How do you qualify for SNAP, EBT and more

September 4, 2020 at 8:03 a.m.

The Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is a federal program that helps low-income families purchase groceries. According to Feeding America, there are 9.5 million American families with...

REQUEST AN INTERPRETER | If your doctor doesn't speak your language or they speak a language you're less comfortable with, ask the doctor's office to provide an interpreter. Even though you might know basic medical terms in another language, you may feel more comfortable speaking in your first language, especially when it comes to discussing complex or sensitive subjects.

How to get the most out of your doctor visits

September 4, 2020 at 11:32 a.m.

Whether you're going to see a doctor for an annual checkup, an illness or an injury, you deserve to get the most out of your visit. Your doctor can diagnose...

CONNECTICUT: BOSTON BRUINS | This New England state that sits between New York and Massachusetts has made its choice — Connecticut's fandom points north to the Boston Bruins.

Most popular hockey team in every state

January 28, 2021 at 8:57 a.m.

Hold on to your Zambonis, hockey is back. While the coronavirus pandemic interrupted sports for a bit, the NHL is back on TVs everywhere with the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Do...

PRIORITIZE MORE DIFFICULT WORK | It's easy for your child to become overwhelmed or fall behind on various assignments or in particular classes. Former high school English teacher Ashley Arrington recommends students tackle subjects that are more challenging or require extreme focus during the times that they best perform. For some kids, that could be right after school, while others could get a burst of energy at 9 p.m. Parents can help their kids map out their time and properly prioritize their work.

Remote learning tips for parents from teachers

August 25, 2020 at 3:13 p.m.

Much like bars, restaurants, gyms and office buildings, schools are reopening across the country. However, different school districts, cities and states have adopted a variety of school models ranging from...

BLENDED LEARNING: HYBRID LEARNING | A hybrid learning design combines face-to-face instruction with online teaching. For a select number of days of the week, students attend school in socially distanced classrooms, and, for the remainder, the student engages in virtual lessons and completes online assignments. So how could this look? Here's an example. As of August 2020, schools in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, eliminated in-class lessons on Mondays and divided students alphabetically to determine who attends class in person or online Tuesday through Friday. While one group of students is participating in in-person learning Tuesday and Wednesday, another group would be learning virtually. The style of learning — in person or remote — would alternate on Thursday and Friday

What do all the different coronavirus school setups mean?

March 18, 2021 at 10:37 a.m.

Since the global outbreak of the coronavirus, schools across the nation have changed the way they function to best accommodate students' needs and keep everyone healthy. Parents have had to...

MAINE: BAXTER STATE PARK | Hikers can enjoy more than 215 miles of trails, 337 campsites and over 209,000 acres of wilderness at Baxter State Park.

Picturesque spots for leaf peeping across the U.S.

September 16, 2020 at 9:36 a.m.

Crisp, clean air, panoramic views and miles of forests bursting with bright yellows, reds, oranges and greens are the makings of the best fall destinations. Luckily, fall foliage can be...

METHODOLOGY | To determine which states' economies were most exposed to COVID-19, WalletHub compared 14 metrics. These included unemployment claims, changes in consumer spending and the share of state gross domestic product (GDP) generated by highly affected industries. Other factors were how each state was prepared to handle the crisis via work-from-home infrastructure and workers' access to paid sick leave.

Coronavirus and the economy: The US states most at-risk

August 18, 2020 at 11:02 a.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has had sweeping effects that have impacted millions of Americans. Beyond the illnesses and death, COVID-19 has dealt the country an economic blow due to the closure...

BUILDING A PANDEMIC POD | Across the country, parents have taken to social media to find other families with similar-aged children in their cities to pool their resources. For some parents, that meant rotating the responsibility of monitoring the pod of children. Other groups opted to chip in together to hire a babysitter or even a private teacher or tutor.

What is a pandemic pod?

August 25, 2020 at 12:53 p.m.

Many businesses have been reopening across the country during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, including restaurants, bars, malls and gyms. But the reopening of schools has become a particular source of...

#37 PENNSYLVANIA | Although Pennsylvania has an unemployment rate higher than that of Indiana at 13.1%, its change in unemployment from January to June was not as drastic at 150.2%.

How each state’s unemployment rate has been affected by the coronavirus

August 13, 2020 at 12:21 p.m.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the job market, where many people have lost jobs and had to apply for unemployment. But, amid the coronavirus pandemic, some...

SAKRISOY, NORWAY | Witness the beautiful sunrise across the water from this cabin surrounded by stunning mountains in Sakrisoy, Norway.

Gorgeous getaway cabins around the world

August 18, 2020 at 12:08 p.m.

Wouldn't you love an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life? Whether you choose to go with the family, a significant other or just by yourself, planning a...

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