As I walk through the cafeteria each day at school I am often amazed by the home made lunches I see. A lot of parents obviously feel that a lunch made at home is better than one purchased at school, but sadly this is often not the case. Busy schedules and an unawareness of proper nutrition can result in children eating highly processed lunches, filled with tons of additives, salt and sugar. If you send...
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My daughter is in grade 2. She is a good reader but we have a problem. Many of her friends are now reading chapter books. She wants to read them too but seems to be very nervous when she brings one home. I am sure that that she can read them but I don’t know how to help her relax and enjoy a good book. Can you think of any way that I can ease...
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1. Personal Hand Sanitizer It's likely to be a bad flu season. Teach your child to use it frequently and always before lunch and after recess. 2. Antibacterial Wipes Do the poor teacher a favor and send a container to school so she can wipe off desks and other germy surfaces in the classroom. 3. Label Maker Label every lunch box, book bag, sweatshirt and notebook with your child's name. It will save you a...
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My daughter has JRA (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis) and has flare ups form time to time that make normal school activities like writing, participating in PE or carrying her backpack much harder for her. We've had to deal with plenty of school absences, surprise doctors’ appointments and everything else that goes along with having a kid with chronic illness all through elementary school. In past years, I've always just scheduled a conference with her teacher at...
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Guest Post By: Morgan Shawe Too often in this day and age, children spend most of their time inside the house sitting in front of the television set or playing video games. Parents generally want their children to expand their hobbies and play outdoors, but it can sometimes be difficult to come up with activities that families can do together. Here are 10 great activities that will encourage family togetherness and give your child a...
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