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Three Reasons to Consider Online Schooling for Your Child
By Guest Blogger Sarah Sumrall
Students face the potential of anxiety and stress brought about by attending school. While
many factors contribute to a student’s mental health profile, the online school model
offered by Texas Online Preparatory...
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We Need to Start Talking about Eating Disorders
My sister has been in recovery for years.
But you won't see me posting how proud I am of her, congratulating her on how many years she's fought her demons and won, or sharing what...