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College Prep - The Financial Questions

​The thought of financing a college education can be overwhelming for high school students and their families. Whether you’ve been saving for 18 years or 18 days, there are options to help pay for college. In this workshop, Eric will discuss all things education financing including types of financial aid, the FAFSA and why it is important, student loans and more.

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Presenter: Eric J. Bergstrom, Vice President, Stoneham Financial Services Financial Advisor, RJFS, StonehamBank

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/104036660452​

Healthy Balance: Screen Time & Youth

Increasingly, data suggests that exposing youth to large amounts of time in front of screens (TV, computer, tablet, or smart phone) can have negative effects on physical and mental development including issues with memory, attention, and language skills. This workshop is designed to provide the tools and vocabulary needed for children and adolescents to make wise choices about balancing daily screen use, while focusing more attention on exercise and nutrition.

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Presenter: Cory Mashburn, Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/104037222132

Successful Transitions - Getting Kindergarten Ready!

Learn what teachers really expect from your child when they walk in the door in September. What developmental skills does your child need to be a successful student? What can you do at home to get them ready? Learn this and more at this workshop

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Presenter: Debbie Sharp, M. Ed

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/104038656422​