Silver Eagle Stable Announces 4th Annual Show Series

Riders demonstrate their posture while riding in the Silver Eagle Show Series.
Silver Eagle Stable Annual Show Series will return this April with shows running one Saturday a month through November.
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PW Life Guard Hiring Event!

Sign-up for a swim test and interview to be a lifeguard this summer at SplashDown!

Prince William School Board Gives High Praise for Student Vision Profile Reports

The key to succeeding at anything in life begins with knowing what you want to do but selecting a career path is a daunting task for students and families. …

5 ways to help improve your child's well-being

(BPT) - Does it seem like your kids are busier and more stressed than ever? With an average school day of seven hours and two hours of homework on top of that, a jam-packed schedule of …

Bristow Band Nominated for D.C. Wammie Awards for Best Youth Musical Group-Artist.  

Danielle sings lead with SerreBrem with her brothers Andrew, Nicholas and Gavin playing instruments.

Flashback about a year ago, the Bristow family band, SerreBrem, was  featured on the cover  of Gainesville Haymarket Lifestyle Magazine's January 2023 edition.   …

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(BPT) - Summer is just around the corner! With the kids out of school, it's the perfect time to plan a trip or two and spend quality time together as a family. However, family vacations can get …

Create a Quiet Luxury Capsule Wardrobe for Your Child

(BPT) - While minimalist dressing isn’t an entirely new trend, the term “quiet luxury” was popularized in 2023 and inspired by a timelessly chic approach to fashion. This timeless …

Help Toys for Tots Turn the Page on Poverty for Children in Need

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(NewsUSA) - Literacy is the foundation for success in life, but many children across the United States lack access to age-appropriate books. That is why the Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program is …

Safeguarding your finances: A guide to protecting yourself from fraud

(BPT) - In today's digital age, the growing portion of our lives taking place online has led to an increased risk of fraud. Cybercriminals are getting smarter and constantly finding new ways to …

Three teaching tips from a top pre-K educator

The Hechinger Report spoke with Berol Dewdney, Maryland's 2023 teacher of the year, about how she spends time building routines and connections.

Curious Kids

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

U.S. airlines carry more than 800 million passengers per year. Lasha Kilasonia/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

Why do trees need sunlight? An environmental scientist explains photosynthesis

Trees need sunlight for the same reason you need food. The energy from the Sun’s rays is a crucial ingredient in how plants make their own food that helps them power all their cells.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

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