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How to help kids adjust to going back to school
It seems like only yesterday kids were running out of school to begin summer break. Now, our thoughts are turning towards preparing them for the new school year. Already, stores are trying to entice parents with their back to school offers on anything from clothing to stationary. The following tips will allow kids and parents to get back into the school routine in a stress free manner.
Read MoreFirst day of school success: Ways to start preschool on the right foot
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 11:04 amBeginning preschool is exciting for some children and for others, it is an anxiety-filled and stressful event that they have no desire to do whatsoever. One of the biggest differences between the excited child and the one that fears this day is how prepared he or she feels about the event prior to its arrival. Preschoolers are still at that tender age when the most important people in their lives are their moms and dads. As parents, we can have
Read MoreHow to organize your school work
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 11:02 amIn addition to studying and working hard in school, being organized is just as important in order to be successful. Not only is it a good trait to learn now, it will be a valuable asset in adulthood as well, when entering the workforce. With hectic schedules, changing classes and needing different materials for each class, learning how to organize your schoolwork can make life so much easier for students.
Read MoreTest-taking strategies that work
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 10:59 amIt’s well-known that the way you perform on a test does not necessarily reflect your intelligence or aptitude. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the mainstream educational system is likely to change their testing habit any time soon. So even though you may not agree with the philosophy of test taking, you’ll still need to do well on them if you want high grades. Some people are simply poor test-takers. If you’re one of those people, never fear; there are strategies
Read MoreWhat to do when your child is scared of school
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 10:55 amIf your child is scared of school, there must be a reason. “Scared of school” is the same concept as feeling fear, and in order to feel fear, there must be a threat of some kind that is affecting your child’s perception of the school environment. There are many reasons why your child may feel scared, afraid, or threatened; it doesn’t necessarily have to be the school experience itself. There could be any or a combination of various factors causing
Read MoreHow to maintain good homework habits
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 10:55 amWhether you are a student looking for ways to ensure that homework gets done as quickly and as smoothly as possible, or an adult wanting to encourage your children to complete their homework as accurately as possible, there are a number of ways that you can maintain good homework habits.
Read MoreHow to pack a school lunch your child will enjoy
Post by WOL DC News in Back to School Guide on Jul 23, 2010 at 10:53 amTo pack a school lunch your child will enjoy, you need to balance nutrition with fun, likable foods. Kids throw away a lot of food at lunchtime, both from purchased school lunches and lunches brought from home. Even the most lovingly packed lunch can become trash can fodder if its contents make the child or his friends say, “Yuck!”
Read MoreThe scope and impact of school bullying is extremely worrying to say the least. School bullies can turn the lives of their victims upside down, and the problem is made worse by teachers who are unwilling or unable to deal with it. Unfortunately, bullying affects a large number of students in schools all over the country. The methods can be subtle or combative. Either way, bullying can have serious consequences.
Read MoreSome inheritances are a curse. I don’t mean your grandmother’s cabinet of porcelain fawns, nor your uncle’s portfolio of watercolor still lifes, nor the 40 years of Model Railroader magazines stowed in the rafters of your dad’s garage. Worse than any of these is the hand-me-down that could be hiding in your genes. No one wants to wind up with the family’s hereditary disease.
Read MoreAs a single, busy woman living in New York City, sick wasn’t a part of my vocabulary when I entered the last year of my 20s. Nonetheless, it soon found its way into my life.
Read MoreVitamin K Linked To Lower Risks Of Diabetes
Post by WOL DC News in Healthy Lifestyles on May 28, 2010 at 12:03 pmPeople who get plenty of vitamin K from food may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those who get less of the vitamin, a new study suggests. Find how how you can get your daily dose right here.
Read MoreCOPD is one of the nation’s leading causes of death but most of us have no idea what it is or how to deal with it. Get informed and improve your lifestyle.
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