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NEWSLETTER: "Tech Talk Tuesdays" from Screenagers
Sign up to receive a weekly newsletter (or browse past issues) with conversation starters to help families improve screen balance in the home. This great resource addresses issues related to social media, video games and academics.
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ARTICLE: 7 Ways to Help Your Child Handle "After School Restraint Collapse"
Tips for easing the meltdowns and disrespect that often come at the end of a long school day.
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ONLINE RESOURCE: Common Sense Media - Parents
Common Sense Media is a respected website for parents to find book, movie, and game reviews along with articles and videos on topics of interest to parents.
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ONLINE RESOURCE: HiRMS Student Services
Our student services staff (guidance, social worker, psychologist, testing coordinator) serve both students and their families to support the positive development of students. Check out their website for tips, social media guides, and more!
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LIST: 5 Ways to Be a Reading Role Model (when you are too busy to read)
It's tough to fit reading into a busy adult life, so sometimes kids don't see US reading even when that's we ask THEM to do.
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ARTICLE: Tips and Tricks Parents Can Use to Nurture a Love of Reading in Kids
Learn more about how to encourage your kid to read; research shows that caregiver attitudes toward reading *for themselves* have a large impact on student motivation and enjoyment.
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LIST: Parent Tips: How to Get Your Teen Reading
Here are 10 ways parents can influence their students to read more...and they won't end in an argument.
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CAREGIVER PERK: Did you know that our library books, including our professional resources, are available for caregivers to check out? If you'd like to explore resources on a subject area, child development, learning styles, or more...just let us know when you're coming and we'll give you a tour! We're happy to check out resources for you on your child's account.
