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Back-to-School

5 Ways to Address Back-to-School Jitters

As a mom of three children—ages 20, 15 and 12—our family has had many first days of school, ranging from

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Preparing Your Child For School

Starting school can be daunting for both parent and child—but there are steps you can take to make the transition

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8 Back-to-School Tips for Parents and Students

The inevitable last minutes of summer are ticking away. The countdown has begun for back-to-school once again. And along with

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5 Tips for Working Moms (And Dads!) to Survive Back to School

From the moment my daughter got out of school in May to the end of July, was a complete blur.

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Social Readiness and Your Child: What You Can Do

As summer comes to an end, send your child to school confident, curious, and cooperative. Children start school with different

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Seven New School Year Resolutions

Parents have two “New Years”—January 1 and the first day of school. The back-to-school season means it’s time for new

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Four Myths About Back-to-School

Stress caused by Myths …. A mother of two teenagers sighed as she confessed to me her mixed emotions about

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10-Day Countdown to School Readiness

Despite the best of intentions, reading and writing often take a back seat to other activities over the summer—speech-language pathologists

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Anaphylaxis: Be Aware, Prepared, and Ready to Respond

August is always a stressful time for parents sending their kids back to school, especially for parents of children with

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Help Your Child Develop Good Study Habits

As parents we know the evening homework and study drill. Whether we sit with our young students to help them

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