As Teacher Appreciation Week and the end of the school year draw near, check out our editor's top 7️⃣ locally-made gifts to say a big, heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the teachers in your life: bit.ly/3d2wIxs

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Enter to win a Jumbo Log Learners playset (a $399.99 value) from Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness’s Thrive Network!

Increase your chances of winning by entering daily through May 22: bit.ly/OKCWIN

#Sponsored by Thrive Network

ICYMI: Dr. Melissa Holmes provides parents how-tos on navigating conversations about sexual health with our kids. She encourages parents to be proactive and open, having conversations early and often

Listen to the full podcast with Dr. Holmes here: bit.ly/3VLYogR

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Save the date for MetroFamily’s OKC Thrive Fest @ Mitch Park YMCA on Sat., June 1, 10am-2pm. Pre-register for $5 per child (ages 2-17) or register at the door for $8 per child (ages 2-17). Adults are free: bit.ly/3BAg97M

Thank you to sponsors: @YMCAOKC & @EdmondParks.

Save the date! Get free resources about asthma awareness & general kids’ safety on Saturday, May 4 at @OKCZoo. Hosted by @BethanyChildrens & Safe Kids Oklahoma. Event participation is free with Zoo admission: bit.ly/3Q5xUn0

Sponsored by Bethany Children’s Health Center

💙💚 Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Check out family-friendly activities, events and opportunities to help care for our community spaces today and throughout the season here: bit.ly/3clvlGY

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Being weather aware is second nature for Oklahomans this time of year, but how can we reassure and empower anxious kids during storm season? Find tips to talk to kids about storms, calm anxieties and prepare a family severe weather plan here: bit.ly/3aBlXP8

Seeking an outdoor adventure with a spectacular view? Find our 5 favorite waterfall hikes in Oklahoma here: bit.ly/2yXRJbh

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Thank you to everyone who came to Kids Fest at Rose State today!

Presenting: SoccerCityOKC; Host: Rose State College; Community: MetroLibraryOK; Engagement: @ChestersPartyBarnandFarm; Supporting: @CelebrationStationOKC, @Altitude_1291, @CharacterConnectionCo, @ExtremeAnimals01

Today's the day! 🎉 Join us for Kids Fest from 10am-2pm at Rose State College Student Union for INDOOR FUN, plus enter to win fantastic prizes. Adults and kids under age 2 get in FREE; kids 2 and older are $8 at the door.

More info: bit.ly/3arljD7

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Earth Day is on Monday! 🌎 Celebrate and learn together with these eco-friendly activities your family can enjoy at home or out in the community: bit.ly/3clvlGY

Why should your family join us for tomorrow's Kids Fest at Rose State College from 10am-2pm? Our #weekendwarrior shares 🔟 reasons not to miss it, sponsored by SoccerCityOKC: bit.ly/39Wrtec

*Through midnight tonight, you can still get tickets for $5 and a FREE Kona Ice! 🎉

We remember. Today we remember the 168 lives lost, those who survived and those changed forever.

Learn more about today's Remembrance Ceremony here: bit.ly/42Csqor.

📷 @okcnm

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Jan & Mark Hildebrand became foster parents in 2021 and many of the children they’ve welcomed into their home since have been teens. They share why this age is special & hope other families will consider fostering teens, too: bit.ly/3wlpnFw

Sponsored by OklahomaFosters