New School Year

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5 Apps to Kick-start Your Morning Routine {Tip 6 of 31}

Easier mornings start today! Discover five game-changing apps to transform your back-to-school routine, bring peace to chaotic mornings, and empower kids’ independence—with bedtime stories, sunrise alarms, and organized morning checks. Price: $3.99 (iOS) | FREE (Android) Perfect for teaching preschoolers to tackle their daily tasks step-by-step!

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Keeping Play in the School Day {Tip 5 of 31}

Playtime remains your kid’s secret academic superpower—letting you squeeze maximum educational gains from those short break windows. Forget limiting recesses; embrace them as treasure troves of growth opportunities. First, play builds vital social skills that translate straight into better focus in class.

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Helping Kids Keep Healthy Teeth {Tip 4 of 31}

Get better brushing results with this simple technique. Sit behind the child, tilt their head back, and view the mouth from your dentist’s viewpoint—this provides clearer access to all teeth, including challenging-to-reach older ones. Bonus: a three-headed toothbrush makes cleaning easier. Perfect for special needs children who resist oral care.

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R-E-L-A-X-A-T-I-O-N {Tip 3 of 31}

Why Your Child Needs Relaxation This School Year Parents of special needs children obsess over stimulation—thinking more is always better. But what about the hidden cost? Children with special needs expend triple the energy just to perform daily activities, whether it’s a half-hour drive or a full school day.

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Zipping Made Easy {Tip 2 of 31}

Struggle with zipping? Try this simple trick: attach a split key ring to your child’s zipper pull. The key ring provides extra grip, making it easier for little hands to manipulate the zipper. With practice, kids can master fastening and unfastening independently. Sign up now for 31 Back-to-School Tips!

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13 Ways a (PTA) Can Help a Student with Special Needs

PTA empowers communities to advocate for every child’s success by leveraging the collective strength of parents and educators. Through fundraising events like carnivals and book fairs, they fund programs that enrich student learning – from academic support to exciting extracurriculars.

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PTO Mission: Get Struggling Readers Books They Can Read!

Discover how Ireland’s silent struggle with reading challenges inspired her mother’s mission to find books that empower struggling readers, leading to a transformative solution for all learners facing similar difficulties. This heartfelt journey reveals the importance of accessible, relatable reading material for kids who face hurdles in their literary journeys.

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A New School for Rebecca

Start by welcoming Rebecca to her new inclusive middle school while acknowledging her nerves about change, then quickly mention practical steps like personalized tours and social stories to ease anxieties – showing we truly care about making this big adjustment smooth.

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