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Features 45 HEALTHY FAMILIES GUIDE Expert-backed wellness tips & local resources 46 BEYOND BOOKS How libraries support whole-family wellness 47 FUELING STUDENT SUCCESS Nutritious, sensory-friendly meals help students thrive in and out of the classroom 48 REAL TALK ABOUT ROBOTS
ON THE COVER Marly is the winner of our 2025 Cover Kids Search in the 6-7 age category. This creative third grader enjoys math, reading and swimming. She dreams of becoming an artist and enjoys trying new foods, pitching in at her family’s restaurants and helping host dinner parties. Marly is the daughter of Rachel and Jeff and big sister of Ronin.
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What parents need to know about AI BUSY NIGHTS, HEALTHY BITES Fuel your family with easy recipes & snacks
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53 FAMILY RULES FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD
Create a safety plan to protect your kids online
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54 TEEN SLEEP MYTHS BUSTED Understanding teens’ shifting sleep cycles 56 WHEN STRESS BECOMES TOO MUCH How dads can recognize warning signs and get help Departments 12 WHAT’S RIGHT WITH OUR SCHOOLS
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How local districts are effectively addressing the teacher shortage
14 LOCAL FAMILY FUN
Uncover unexpected art in every corner of OKC
18 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Pumpkin patches, festivals & budget-friendly fall fun EXPLORING OKLAHOMA WITH CHILDREN
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Hiking, waterfalls & history await in Sulphur
62 LAST LOOK
Local story times bring learning to life
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