Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! - The Mystery Unravels on DIGITAL October 4th & DVD October 18th - TRAILER

 ­FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

There’s a Trick or Treat Thief on the Loose

& Mystery Inc. is on the Case!

 

TRICK OR TREAT SCOOBY-DOO!

AN ALL-NEW ORIGINAL ANIMATED FILM

The Mystery Unravels

On DIGITAL October 4^th & DVD October 18^th

 

BURBANK, CA (August 26, 2022) – Everyone’s favorite mystery-solving gang is back! Grab your Scooby Snacks and get ready to go undercover as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! on Digital October 4^th and DVD on October 18^th. In addition to the 72-minute all-new original animated film, the DVD release also includes three bonus classic Scooby-Doo! episodes. Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! will be available to own on Digital for $14.99 SRP (US and Canada) and on DVD for $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada).

 

Mystery Inc. has cracked the case to top all cases! They’ve tracked down Coco Diablo, the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate that colludes The Black Knight, Space Kook and the Ghost Diver. With Coco and her kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break. Wrong! Suddenly, menacing doppelgänger ghosts of the Scooby crew and favorite classic foes show up in Coolsville to threaten Halloween. Now it’s up to the meddling kids – and their unlikely new partner Coco – to unmask the latest scoundrel and save Halloween! For Shaggy and Scooby-Doo, with trick-or-treating on the line – this time it’s personal!

 

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! features the familiar voice talents of Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo/Fred Jones, Grey DeLisle as Daphne Blake, Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers and Kate Micucci as Velma Dinkley. Film is Executive Produced and Directed by Audie Harrison (“Uncle Grandpa”) from a teleplay by Audie Harrison & Laura Pollak (“Fairfax,” “Rise of the Pink Ladies”) and Daniel McLellan (“Lost in Space”). Sam Register (Looney Tunes Cartoons) serves as executive producer.

 

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! will also be available on Cartoon Network and HBO Max during this year’s annual Scoobtober celebration.

 Bonus Episodes

·    El Bandito

·    Headless Horseman of Halloween

·    To Switch a Witch

 

DIGITAL

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! will be available to own on Digital on October 4. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vudu and others.

 BASICS

Digital Street Date: October 4, 2022

DVD Street Date: October 18, 2022

Approximate Run Time: 72 Minutes

Bonus Episode Run Time: 71 Minutes

 DVD

Price: $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada)

1-Disc (1 DVD-9s)

Audio - English (5.1)

Subtitles - English SDH

 

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Animaniacs for Hulu, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!,Looney Tunes Cartoons, My Adventures with Superman, Noonan’s, Tiny Toons Looniversity, Tom and Jerry Time, Tom and Jerry in New York, and Velma for HBO Max, Teen Titans Go! for Cartoon Network. The studio is currently in production with New Line Cinema on the upcoming original anime feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray^® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

 

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

 

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They Crawl Beneath - Blu-ray and DVD #TheyCrawlBeneath @WellGoUSA

 

THEY CRAWL BENEATH The Practical Effects-Driven Sci-Fi Creature Feature Emerges on Digital, Blu-ray™ & DVD October 4

PLANO, TEXAS (August 25, 2022) – A young police officer trapped under a car after an earthquake has unleashed a fearsome creature in THEY CRAWL BENEATH, the terrifying thriller reminiscent of the fun horror films of the 1950s. Directed by Dale Fabrigar (D-Railed, Lonely Boy), the nail-biting thriller stars Michael Pare (The Lincoln Lawyer), Joseph Almani (Law of Attraction), Arthur Roberts (Not of This Earth), Merrick McCartha (Twisted Twin), Karlee Eldridge (House of Bodies), Elena Sahagun (Tremors 3: Back to Perfection) and Natalia Bilbao (No Man’s Law). THEY CRAWL BENEATH debuts on digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD October 4 from Well Go USA Entertainment. THEY CRAWL BENEATH had its world premiere at the Texas Frightmare Festival and will also be screening at the Horror Hotel Film Fest and the Halloween Horror Picture Show.   Synopsis: Young police officer Danny (Joseph Almani) is working on an antique car at his uncle’s remote ranch when a major earthquake hits, pinning him under the vehicle and leaving him bloodied, alone, and with no way to call for help. Just when he thinks the claustrophobic nightmare can’t get any worse, something truly horrifying emerges from the fissures in the ground, forcing Danny to engage in a brutal fight for his life—and his sanity.   Watch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJGcW_MEY5o      THEY CRAWL BENEATH has a runtime of approximately 88 minutes and is not rated.  Be sure to use #TheyCrawlBeneath and tag @WellGoUSA on all platforms when socializing your coverage. For more information, please visit: https://www.wellgousa.com/films/they-crawl-beneath Pre-Order Date: 8/30/22 Pre-Order Date: 8/30/22 SLP: $29.98 SLP: $19.99 Audio: DTS HDMA 5.1 / Stereo Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital / 2.0 Stereo   ABOUT WELL GO USA ENTERTAINMENT Well Go USA Entertainment (www.wellgousa.com) is an Oscar®-nominated theatrical and home entertainment distribution label that specializes in bringing the best in action, genre and independent films from the U.S. and around the world to North America. Well Go titles can be seen across a variety of platforms, including in theaters, on-demand, via DVD and Blu-ray and on television, as well as on mobile and connected devices through martial arts action channel Hi-YAH! (www.hiyahtv.com). Well Go USA Entertainment’s corporate headquarters is in Plano, Texas, with an additional office in Taiwan.

 

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Friends Fans #CentralPerk Just Announced - Central Perk Coffeehouse Coming in 2023 - Order Central Perk Coffee TODAY!

 

THE ONE WITH ALL THE COFFEE!

 

FRIENDS FANS GET READY — THIS IS GOING TO CREATE QUITE A STIR!

 

WARNER BROS. THEMED ENTERTAINMENT AND CENPER HOLDINGS ANNOUNCE FRIENDS-INSPIRED CENTRAL PERK COFFEEHOUSE OPENING IN 2023

 Official Central Perk Coffees Now Available to be Delivered Straight to Your (Purple) Doors

 (August 24, 2022 – Burbank, CA) – “Ok, should we get some coffee? Sure, Where?”

For FRIENDS fans and coffee lovers everywhere, today Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment with CenPer Holdings, LLC, comprised of industry experts from the coffee, specialty food and beverage, hospitality, and entertainment worlds -- including Top Chef and multiple James Beard Foundation Award Winner Tom Colicchio -- couldn’t BE anymore excited to announce Central Perk Coffeehouse, a modern-day coffeehouse inspired by Central Perk from the hit TV series, opening its first location in 2023. Imbued with the same heart and soul as the iconic setting from the series, Central Perk Coffeehouse will be a place for fans (and friends) to slow down and come together over great coffee and eats.

FRIENDS fans know Central Perk as the gathering place for Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross — the ultimate hang-out spot — not only to get a delicious cup of coffee but also where the gang spent much of their free time conversing and making memories. Fast forward 28 years and a modern-day version will open its real doors in 2023.

“Central Perk is more than just a coffeehouse, it was a home away from home for our six favorite FRIENDS,” said Peter van Roden, SVP, Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment.  “Working closely with the CenPer Holdings team in creating this fresh, yet familiar environment, we’re looking forward to giving fans a Central Perk of their own — coffeehouses that captures the heart of the show while delivering a first-class coffee experience.”

While the first location and opening date will be announced soon, fans will immediately be able to get their coffee fix now with the launch of Central Perk Coffee, a line of artisanal quality coffees made with the highest quality premium Arabica beans available in three select varietals:

 

·    “How You Doin’?” (medium roast)

·    “Pivot Blend” (medium/dark roast)

·    “We Were on a Coffee Break” (dark roast)

Chef and CenPer Holdings Partner Tom Colicchio said of the venture, “Our goal with this partnership and the Central Perk brand, like all of my food and beverage enterprises, is to secure the best ingredients and then deliver superior products and services for a great customer experience. With Central Perk, we can’t wait to offer friends old and new a really enjoyable premium cup of coffee and hope they settle in with us for the next chapter of this beloved story.”

Lovingly roasted and shipped direct to consumers through a customizable coffee subscription service or a curated multi-blend variety pack, each blend is available in whole bean and ground formats, as well as BPI Certified compostable single serve coffee pods compatible with Keurig K-Cup®  brewers.  Single Central Perk Coffee products are also available. All Central Perk Coffees are sustainably sourced, produced and packaged using responsible environmental practices.

Central Perk Coffee can be ordered beginning August 24 by visiting www.centralperk.com. The first 6,000 new Central Perk Coffee subscribers will receive a complimentary collectable can of “How You Doin’?” coffee, a medium roast ground varietal. This individually numbered limited edition tin was created exclusively for true FRIENDS fans and coffee lovers.

What better way to enjoy Central Perk Coffee than to have it alongside your favorite episodes of FRIENDS? Fans can watch Friends: The Reunion special and binge all 236 episodes of the original beloved series on HBO Max.

 For updates on the upcoming Central Perk Coffeehouse or to place your orders for Central Perk Coffee, please visit www.centralperk.com. 

About FRIENDS

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television’s most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services, where it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy series, but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

About Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment

Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros.’ iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans worldwide to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

About CenPer Holdings, LLC

The founding strategic investment partnership of the CenPer Holdings leadership team maintains expertise across media, entertainment, real estate, and the global expansion of food & beverage multi-unit operations and includes world renowned chef, restaurateur and television personality, Tom Colicchio. The company’s operations are led by long time coffee/food/beverage industry executive, Joe Gurdock (Illy Cafe, Pasqua Coffee, etc) as President and COO, and it also enjoys strategic partnerships with the award-winning branded entertainment company, Greenlight Media and Marketing, the internationally renowned real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield (Retail and Specialty Food Beverage and Entertainment Divisions); as well as premium coffee sourcing, roasting and packaging partner, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB). MZB is a global coffee player with offices across the major developed markets, boasting innovation centers worldwide, globally recognized brands, a large and diversified portfolio of products, and the loyalty of more than 100,000 customers enjoying over 200 million pounds of MZB coffee annually.

FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22)

Keurig® and K-Cup® are registered trademarks of Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. and are not specifically affiliated with CenPer Holdings LLC or its products.

 

Just Announced - Tom and Jerry: Snowman's Land - On Digital & DVD 11/15 - TRAILER

 HUGE FAN OF TOM AND JERRY HERE! Can't wait to watch this!

 

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

 

TOM AND JERRY: SNOWMAN’S LAND

 

Available on Digital & DVD November 15, 2022

 

BURBANK, CA (August 30, 2022) – Just in time for the holidays, everyone’s favorite cat and mouse duo are back in action as Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land releases on Digital and DVD November 15, 2022 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the all-new, full-length animated family holiday film is filled with 72 minutes of toe-tapping tunes and hilarious hijinks and 3 classic episodes. Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land will be available to own on Digital for $14.99 SRP(US and Canada) and on DVD for $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada).

 

It’s time to chase that holiday spirit with Tom and Jerry! With magic in the air, Jerry and his nephew, Tuffy, make a snow mouse that miraculously comes to life! To keep their new friend, Larry the snow mouse from melting, Tuffy and Jerry must race him to the fabled Snowman’s Village. In hot pursuit, Tom and devious Dr. Doublevay have their own plans for Larry’s magic. Get ready to go dashing through this epic tale filled with songs, snow, thrills, laughs and even a bit of holiday magic!​

Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land features the voice talents of Kevin Michael Richardson as Larry, Kath Soucie as Tuffy, Laraine Newman as Mrs. LePage, Stephen Stanton as Doctor Doubleyay and Lightning, and Rick Zieff as Meathead and Narrator, Carlos Alazraqui as Floyd, Kimberly Brooks as Snow Cop and Little Girl, Joey D’Auria as Butch, and Regi Davis as Snow Mayor,. Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land is produced and directed by Darrell Van Citters (The Tom and Jerry Show). Story by credit Will Finn (The Tom and Jerry Show) and Jase Ricci (Teen Titans Go! and DC Super Hero Girls: Mayhem in the Multiverse). Teleplay by credit Jase Ricci.

 

ABOUT DIGITAL

Digital movies or TV episodes allow fans to watch a digital version of their movie or TV show anywhere, on their favorite devices. Digital movies or TV episodes are included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs. With digital, consumers are able to instantly stream and download movies and TV shows to TVs, computers, tablets and smartphones through retail services. For more information on compatible devices and services go to wb.com/digitalmoviefaq. Consult a digital retailer for details and requirements and for a list of digital-compatible devices.

 

BASICS

Release Date: November 15, 2022

Feature Running Time: Approx. 72 min

Enhanced Content Running Time: Approx. 27 min

 

DVD

Price: $19.98 SRP ($24.98 in Canada)

Audio – English; French; Latin Spanish

Subtitles – English; French; Latin Spanish

 

About Warner Bros. Animation

Warner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, producing and developing projects for multiple platforms, both domestically and internationally. WBA’s current series include Animaniacs for Hulu, Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Harley Quinn, Jellystone!,Looney Tunes Cartoons, My Adventures with Superman, Noonan’s, Tiny Toons Looniversity, Tom and Jerry Time, Tom and Jerry in New York, and Velma for HBO Max, Teen Titans Go! for Cartoon Network. The studio is currently in production with New Line Cinema on the upcoming original anime feature film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. WBA’s full-length theatrical film, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies, was released in summer 2018. As home to the iconic animated characters from the DC, Hanna-Barbera, MGM and Looney Tunes libraries, WBA also produces highly successful animated films — including the DC Universe Movies — for DVD, Blu-ray^® and digital media. One of the most-honored animation studios in history, WBA has won six Academy Awards®, 40 Emmy® Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award, a BAFTA Children’s Award, an Environmental Media Award, a Parents’ Choice Award, the HUMANITAS Prize, two Prism Awards and 21 Annie Awards (honoring excellence in animation).

 

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, WB Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.

Is shared parenting falling short in Pennsylvania? A poll finds it is!

 

 

Dads’ Resource Center shares results of a poll conducted on shared parenting

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania – (August 30, 2022) – Is it fair that most dads end up with scattered visits after divorcing or be made to feel that the courts automatically default in judgment for the mother? These are some of the shared parenting questions people have, and some groups are on a mission to gather the facts and make positive changes. In conjunction with the National Parents Organization, the Dads' Resource Center recently commissioned an independent poll of the attitudes of those in Pennsylvania concerning shared parenting when parents live apart.

 

"There is an extreme disconnect between how our citizens think our family courts should operate and how they do operate," said Dads' Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. "What we have now enables or encourages conflict between separated parents and is a serious disservice to children in separated families."

Researchscape International conducted the poll. The results show that the public overwhelmingly believes children in separated families need and should have the active involvement of both parents while growing up. Significant findings from the poll include:

• When asked how beneficial it is for a child to have significant time with each parent assuming that both parents are fit, willing to be parents, and live within a reasonable distance of each other, 64% of respondents believe that to be extremely beneficial, while 30% feel it’s very beneficial. 
• Not surprisingly, 94% of respondents believe it would benefit society if more children with separated parents had both parents significantly involved.
• A whopping 97% of respondents believe that children with separated parents should have equal access to both parents.
• When it comes to working with the family courts, 65% of respondents believe that they are more likely to treat mothers preferentially, 7% assume that family courts are likely to treat fathers more referentially, and 28% believe that family courts are more likely to treat both parents equally.
• Over 91% of respondents believe that Pennsylvania law should be changed to make it easier for fit and willing unmarried fathers to gain parental rights and parenting time with their children.

The polling results were consistent with what was reported in polls that the National Parents Organization has done in other states. To see the Dads’ Resource Center Poll on Shared Parenting in Pennsylvania, click here. To see the National Parents Organization National Shared Parenting Polling, click here.

"Creating a presumption of shared parenting, something overwhelmingly supported by Pennsylvanians across the political spectrum, would lower the conflict of divorce by assuring children and their parents that their most precious relationship will not be destroyed by divorce," said Don Hubin, chair of National Parents Organization. "Parental separation should not result in parental deprivation."

Dads' Resource Center was started by Dr. Joel N. Myers, a father of eight and the founder and CEO of AccuWeather. The mission is to help combat the issues associated with children growing up without their fathers in the home. At its heart, the center is a child advocacy organization that aims to ensure that each child has the appropriate involvement and contributions from both parents.

 

“Mothers and fathers are supposed to be seen as equals under the laws of most states,” said Dr. Myers. “Yet in reality there are many situations where dads desperately want to be more involved in the lives of their sons and daughters, but when opposed by their children’s mothers, the courts and governmental agencies they face insurmountable obstacles because of established biases.”

 

About Dads’ Resource Center

The Dads' Resource Center is committed to providing education, resources, and advocacy for dads who are separated or divorced and are determined to uphold their sacred responsibility as fathers. The Dads' Resource Center was founded by Dr. Joel N. Myers, the founder and CEO of AccuWeather. His own experience as a single father led him to start the group. To get more information, visit the site at: https://dadsrc.org.

 

 

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Back To School: 8 Money Saving Tips For Parents

In the blink of an eye, the school summer holidays are almost at an end, and with September rapidly looming, back to school preparations are fully underway. For parents, getting the kids ready for the start of term can prove  a stressful and costly experience at the best of times. 

However, in the midst of a cost of living crisis, the financial implications will only be adding to the pressure many families across the country are feeling. That being said, there are ways to cut the costs of gearing up for a new school year.

Nick Drewe, founder of discounts platform, WeThrift has compiled a list of useful tips for how families can help to reduce their costs and save money on the back to school essentials this September. 

1. Conduct a uniform inventory check 

A large financial burden concerning many families is the cost of new school uniforms, particularly for families with multiple children, meaning multiple uniforms across different schools with different requirements. 

It can be tempting to feel that you have to buy everything brand new  when it comes to  a new school year; however, it’s always worthwhile doing an inventory and quality checks on your children’s existing uniform before hitting the shops. If some items are still good quality, and are still fitting well for the time-being, save on money and continue wearing them until they need replacing.

2. Purchase pre-loved uniforms

Another great way to cut down on the amount you’re spending on school uniforms is to shop for preloved items, particularly on the more expensive items such as blazers and clothing with your child’s school logo on. 

Look out for local second-hand uniform retailers who offer uniforms with the school’s branding, and be sure to add yourself to local school Facebook pages or parents' Whatsapp groups, as many others may be looking to hand down their child’s outgrown items rather than seeing good quality pieces going to waste. Not only does this save on money, but is also better from a sustainability perspective too. 

3. Search for discount codes when shopping for school shoes 

One of the most expensive elements of the school uniform shop is new school shoes. Not only do parents have to contend with wear and tear, but also the fact that children’s feet are constantly growing, meaning that the costs can start to really pile up throughout the school year. 

That being said, there are a wide range of discount codes available online for many of the high street shoe retailers. Yes, go into the shop in person to try on the fit of the shoes, but then it’s  recommended searching online for discount codes and purchasing through the retailers website.

Also, be on the lookout for retailers that offer a warranty guarantee, with some offering refunds or replacements if the product is of poor quality or if your child grows out of them within a certain time period. Remember to always check terms and conditions.

4. Use loyalty points or cash back sites

If you are planning on shopping for uniforms and back to school essentials at your local supermarket, why not use your loyalty points if you have them, saving you money on the more expensive items. 

Reward and cash back sites are also a great way to help to cut the cost of back to school shopping.

5. Government Uniform Grants

School uniform grants are available from local councils across Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, offering money towards the costs of school uniforms and PE kits. It is always worth checking your local council to see if such grants are available and if you meet the terms and conditions to qualify to receive it. 

If such a grant is unavailable from your local council, check with your child’s school to see if any other incentives or grants are available to help you save on the cost of uniforms.

6. Carry out  an inventory check on stationery 

When it comes to new stationery shopping for the new term, it can be tempting to splurge on an excessive amount of different coloured pens, notepads, calculators and more. We always recommend doing as you would with school uniforms and doing an inventory check to look at the quality of existing stationery, looking at what’s missing and what may need replacing. 

It is also worthwhile to check in with your children’s school and find out if any equipment will be provided in school and what exactly you need to purchase yourself. This saves you doubling up on unnecessary items.

7. Shop for second hand books

For the kids who are a little older and are at secondary school, they may be required to purchase certain books for their studies. The cost of purchasing books across multiple subjects can add up. 

Therefore, looking out for retailers that provide the option to purchase preloved books at a reduced cost is always worthwhile. Again, not only is this saving on cash, but offers a more sustainable way of shopping for school supplies.

8. Plan for packed lunches 

When it comes to reducing the costs of your child’s lunches, planning is key! Pre-plan what lunches you’re going to make for them throughout the week before you do your food shops so that you can work out a weekly budget and know exactly what you need to buy. Bulk buying ingredients and cupboard staples you use regularly is also a handy way to reduce the cost of your grocery bills. 

Keep an eye out for items that are on sale and stock up  when they are reduced.

However, it’s important to pay extra attention to expiration dates on food so that you can plan and minimise food wastage.

New Data: National Immunization Month & Ongoing Risk To The Unvaccinated

COVID-19 disrupted many healthcare routines, especially for children who have fallen behind on receiving recommended vaccines. In fact, a polio case was recently identified in the U.S and poses an ongoing risk to those who are unvaccinated. 

With school quickly approaching, and in honor of National Immunization Awareness Month  (August), MedStar Health surveyed caregivers of children (ages 5 to 18) in the U.S, to highlight the importance of vaccination for kids. The survey found that the majority of children are up to date on all immunizations. 

Please find an overview of the results below: 

What is your child’s immunization status? 

• My child is up to date on all immunizations (73%) 
• My child received some but not all immunizations (18%) 
• My child is not immunized (6%) 
• Not sure (3%)

As the flu virus changes often, the vaccine should be given each year for the best protection. 

How often does your child get the flu shot? 

• Every year (24%)
• Most years (57%)
• Only when there is a spike in flu infections (8%)
• Never (11%)

Vaccines help protect children as they head back to school, where potential for vaccine-preventable disease transmission is higher. 

When do you usually get the flu shot for your child? 

• Before school starts (41%)
• At the beginning of the school year (40%) 
• Nov-December (13%)
• Jan-Feb (3%)
• Only when the flu is on the rise (3%)

MedStar Health recommends getting the flu shot sometime after September 1st. It takes about 4-6 weeks to respond fully to the vaccine, so if people are vaccinated in Sep/Oct they should be protected by Nov/Dec which is usually when flu starts.

MedStar Health has providers available to address parents’ health concerns for their children as they go back to school, and how they can help them live healthier lives.

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Be Safe When Posting Your Child's Back To School Photos

My Daughter's First Day Of PreK

“Back-to-school” is here and to commemorate this time of year, many parents will be posting pictures on social media of their child holding a chalkboard or sign with details about their exciting first day back, including:

-   The child’s name

-   The name of the child’s teacher

-   The name of the school the child attends

-   The child’s height

-   The child’s interests, favorite food, colors, etc.

While it’s wonderful to be able to share updates with friends and family, it is also a good idea to be aware of just how much information you share on social media, and with whom, in order to keep the information you post private & secure. Lookout offers tips to protect your (and your children’s) personal information online this back-to-school season.

Consider limiting the information you share online
In recent years, online scams and data breaches have surged, and bad actors often use the personal information they collect about someone to try and access their online accounts or trick a person into falling for a phishing attack. When posting or sending information online, you may want to consider how much information you feel comfortable sharing. In the case of the LinkedIn and Facebook breaches in 2021, the combined leaked information from online profiles included phone numbers, physical and email addresses as well as personal and professional details.

Check your account and application permission settings
It’s also a good idea to check your account security settings and customize your controls for all your online accounts and devices.

In the case of social media accounts, almost 1 in 4 people (25%)* have their Facebook profile settings open to the “Public” – meaning anyone can view and collect personal details from the account. Attackers can easily scrape this information from social media posts and attempt to use this information to log accounts or attempt identity theft.

You can also look for any other third-party applications that you may have granted authorization to your social media profiles in the past. In the event any of these other applications are breached, it is possible they could expose information from your social media account.

Avoid creating passwords with personal identifiable information
It’s a good idea to always use strong and unique passwords and avoid using personal information that could be guessed. The same recommendation stands for security questions to your online accounts  – try and select questions that do not coincide with information that may be available online (for example, the name of your best friend, or the name of your child’s school).

* Lookout commissioned a survey to 2,000 consumers in November 2021. 

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