3 Apps Your Family Needs if You Have a Student
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As the school year begins, many parents may look forward to a return of “normal” classrooms and schedules. Yet that doesn’t make the start of the school year any less hectic! Instead of succumbing to the craziness, you can help your student and family stay organized this school year with these three apps. Khan Academy What if your student could have access to more than 150,000 different educational exercises without having to pay for a tutoring fee? You get that with Khan Academy! Inspired by YouTube videos made by its founder, Khan Academy offers tutoring services in a variety of subjects for students of all
ages — even for kindergartners and college students. Plus, since the content is available on the app, your child can easily get tutoring done while on their way to soccer practice or in the living room after dinner. (And you can even try some lessons, too.) It’s completely moldable to your lives. Cozi Between homework, household chores, after-school activities, and various other responsibilities that crop up, the school year can be busy. Simplify your life and your schedule with Cozi. This sharing app allows you to coordinate your family’s schedules while creating collaborative lists for to-do’s and shopping. Cozi is downloadable for any phone, and your family can sync your information together. This means one app can become a hub of family coordination and day planning.
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myHomework Student Planner
If you’re hoping to teach your child a little responsibility or help them track their crazy workload, myHomework Student Planner is just the app to use. myHomework allows users to catalogue class information, teacher details, homework needs, and syllabus content in one easy-to-use digital planner. This is the perfect app for new college students or high school students taking on their first bouts of advanced classes. Plus, the calendar display allows your student to track their progress and monitor deadlines for upcoming assignments. This school year doesn’t have to be stressful! Download your favorite app — or find other options — in your phone’s app store.
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TOMATO AND WATERMELON SALAD (YES, REALLY!)
INGREDIENTS
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1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 cup coconut oil
• 4 cups seedless watermelon, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • Sea salt, to taste
DIRECT IONS
1. In a small saucepan, sauté spices and herbs in the coconut oil for 3 minutes over medium heat to create turmeric oil. Take the pan off of the heat, then let it cool. 2. Combine the watermelon, tomatoes, and feta on a large platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with cooled turmeric oil. Now, simply sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
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