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• Provo School District starts soon and there are three things required for your kindergartener to start school.
• Getting Immunizations can be a positive experience for everyone.
• Start the school year off on a healthy foot by getting in to see your pediatrician.

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• Replace juice with water and white bread for wheat.
• Try out new lunch options at home first to make sure your children will eat them.
• Plan ahead when grocery shopping and prep fruits and vegetables before the morning rush.

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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.

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• Get your child’s help planning for the baby to aid the bonding process.
• An older sibling’s role can build independence and love, if handled gently.
• Involvement with childcare is a milestone in older children’s development.

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• Dietary changes aren’t always a bad thing.
• Reasons for eating a vegetarian can be multifaceted.
• There are several ways to accommodate plant-based diets at mealtime.

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• Bonding for working dads is challenging, but not impossible.
• Bonding is more about quality than quantity.
• Look for creative ways to bond with children of all ages.

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• Understanding childhood milestones will help identify why your child is in a confidence slump.
• It may be difficult to reach your teen who struggles, but it is not impossible.
• Provide opportunities and teaching moments to help build confidence.

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• ADHD means kids learn differently, so different strategies are needed.
• Counter-intuitive moves like more breaks, wearing headphones, or racing can help.
• Play to your child’s strengths and be flexible within a consistent framework.

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• Parenthood comes with worries and problems that are hard to account for, such as understanding sleep patterns.
• arenthood comes with worries and problems that are hard to account for, such as understanding sleep patterns.
  Creating a habitual area and schedule will help your baby become more regular in their sleep habits.
• Be patient and willing to adjust as your baby changes.

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• Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
• Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
• Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.