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• Studies show involved parents have kids that are more likely to excel in school.
• Involvement comes in many forms and opportunities are available for working parents.
• By being strategic and proactive, working parents can get involved early.

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• Be familiar with and realistic about your child’s strengths and weakness before attending the IEP.
• Talk beforehand to your child’s teachers about challenges in the classroom and any solutions.
• Be patient with yourself and your team. It takes time and experience to develop good negotiation skills and relationships with the professionals involved in your child’s education.

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• Printable coloring sheets to help your children learn important rules for safety.
• The coloring sheets are a companion to the free printable flashcards and memory game.
• Rest easier in the knowledge that your child knows what to do when dangerous situations arise.

• It is impossible to be at your child's side at every moment.
• Instilling in children the means to keep themselves safe is a critical responsibility.
• You'll rest easier in the knowledge that your child knows what to do when dangerous situations arise.

• Between ten and fifteen percent of grade school children are affected by asthma.
• Exercise is a vital component of wellness, even for kids with asthma.
• Work with your pediatrician to create an asthma flare-up action plan and share it with your child's school administrators.

• An IEP differs from a 504 plan and requires progress tracking.
• In Utah, your pediatrician may be able to help speed the evaluation process with a letter of diagnosis.
• It's important to learn your rights under your state's laws before your IEP meeting.

• Grades are not a perfect measure of intelligence or effort.
• A reward system with frequent, positive reinforcement is more effective than a cash reward at the end of the term.
• Keep your child’s learning style, special needs, and schedule in mind when you decide how to handle poor grades.

• Assess whether your child is shy, introverted, or possibly has learning/attention challenges.
• Give your child opportunities to make new friends in practical ways.
• Provide emotional support and teach problem-solving skills.

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• Mornings can be a hectic time for parents, but skipping breakfast should never be an option.
• These make-ahead cereal bars feature whole grains blended with protein-packed mix-ins.
• This recipe can easily be tweaked for variety week after week.

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• Keep homework sessions predictable and realistic.
• Learn your child's strengths and find ways to leverage those strengths when studying.
• Communicate with teachers and find what resources may be available to you at home.