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"Is Santa real?"
What to say when your kid starts questioning Saint Nick.
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Beat the morning madness
Try these parent-tested tips for sane school mornings.
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Printable
Kat's magical hat of holiday ideas
Focus on good deeds this holiday season.
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Activity
5 senses of winter
Use your 5 senses to capture memories of the winter season
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DiscussionAll my son's friends will be in the other class next year. Tips?
It can be difficult for children when they are separated from their friends and feel like the odd one out. You can help your son by encouraging him to make new friends with the children in his class, but also making an effort to create other opportunities for your son to play with his friends in the other classroom outside of school time.
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Up for school
Try these tips to reestablish your child’s morning and evening routines.
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Learning Friends Thankful Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving printable activity encourages your child to think about the things for which he or she is thankful.
Social Studies
My son likes to play with younger kids. Is he socially behind?
You can actually learn a lot about children’s friendships by observing their play with peers.
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My daughter is very upset. Her friend tells her other people don't like her and lies to get her in trouble. Why are kids mean to their friends?
Your daughter's willingness to open up to you about her friendship woes says very good things about your relationship with her. Above all else, keep those lines of communication open so she will continue to share with you.
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Starting school with special needs
Parents of kids with special needs have special challenges of their own. Try these tips for a successful start to the school year.
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