While some of the traditions of a typical birthday are not possible these days, parents can find new ways to celebrate these important milestones. Here are a few ideas for making your child’s upcoming birthday feel special:

Kicking a smoking habit is a gift that keeps on giving. Your body will experience health benefits almost immediately and in the years to come. While quitting is often easier said than done, relying on tools and support can help. Here are a few tips to help you quit for good:

■Clayton Earl Boren, 44, of Laguna Park, was arrested on August 29 for the possession of a controlled substance greater than one gram but less than four grams. ■Christy Lee Cain, 30, of Morgan, was arrested on August 29 for the possession of a controlled substance less than one gram.

■Alcoholics Anonymous meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on 121 private road 4208, Cranfills Gap. Call Gary 254.978.9151 or Mike 254.4940.300 for more information. We do not have a cure, but we do have a solution.

Lutheran Sunset Ministries recently reached out to Bosque County residents through Facebook asking for pen pals for their residents. The Sunset Home Sunshine Pen Pal Program collects and distributes letters from the community to Lutheran Sunset Ministries residents to help combat the loneliness and isolation felt from being separated from their loved ones.

Bosque County students are in their second or third week of school and six cases of students or school staff have been reported in less than week. Kopperal ISD announced Monday they will be closing in-person classes and are switching school lessons to remote learning only after four cases were confirmed, three students and one staff member.

This fall semester is unlike any experienced in recent history, with some students learning at home, and teachers facing new challenges to keep students engaged. For this reason, many parents are looking for extra support at home.

School may look a little different this year, but there is one thing that won’t change: traffic safety. For those children who will be going back to in-person classes, it will be important to take precautions to make sure each trip is a safe one. Whether going to school as a pedestrian, bicyclist, bus rider, vehicle passenger or a new driver, follow safety guidelines to avoid injuries. Drivers also need to be vigilant because school children can be very unpredictable. They are easily distracted and can often run into traffic or jump out from behind parked cars. Looking out for children, rather than expecting them to look out for vehicles, is the best defense for drivers.

• Justin Cole Sweet, 32, of Temple, was arrested on August 24 for the possession of a controlled substance of one gram or more but less than four grams. • Scott Ashby Henderson, 63, of China Spring, was arrested on August 24 for driving while intoxicated, third or more IAT.