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October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month
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(SPM Wire) Learning disabilities can impact an individual’s opportunities in school and in life. Though 1 in 5 students across the country have learning and attention issues, many classroom environments are not currently designed to help them thrive.

What Every Parent or Caregiver With Kids in Childcare Needs to Know
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(StatePoint) Childcare is essential for families across the United States. Millions of children attend childcare every day, and millions of parents and caregivers rely on it. While advocates and many Americans agree that care should be accessible and affordable to all who need it, there’s a fast-approaching deadline that could put that at risk.

4 Tech-Friendly Ways to Ace the School Year
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(Statepoint) American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle and high school will spend $890 on average for school items, while those with college-aged students are looking at more than $1,360 in shopping expenses.

Kids Have Questions About Their Bodies, Now You Have Answers
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(StatePoint) Children have a lot of questions about the way the world works and parents hope to have straightforward answers. But when it comes to questions regarding the body, parents and kids alike can find these conversations awkward, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Experts say that destigmatizing a child’s curiosity about their body will not only help them take better care of their health, it may even spark their interest in science.

Teach Kids Kindness and Gratitude With Thank You Notes
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(StatePoint) Nearly 60% of Americans say they send thank you notes at least occasionally to show their appreciation for a gift or favor, according to a recent poll from AmericanGreetings.com. While writing thank yous might seem time consuming, it’s actually a wonderful opportunity to teach children important life lessons such as kindness, gratitude and empathy.

Quick, Convenient and Delicious Back-to-School Snack Ideas
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(StatePoint) Back to school is a time of new beginnings for kids. Between classroom learning, extracurricular activities, sports and socializing, fun and filling snacks can help kids have a moment away from school-year pressures while also encouraging all that excitement and learning.

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