Over the course of a school year, kids can become very bonded to their teachers and get used to a certain way of doing things. Adjusting to a different teacher each year can be hard. Child psychologist Dr. Eleanor Mackey has some tips for helping kids get comfortable with a new teacher.
Heavy backpacks often go hand-in-hand with the return of the school year. But, according to orthopaedist Dr. Matthew Oetgen, there are several ways to help children avoid developing back pain.
Being involved in your child’s homework is important. As with all parenting endeavors, though, there is a fine line between being too involved and not being involved enough.
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