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2 The Delphos Herald Back to School

3 WhatsinMyLunch

Today,Mom

4 ChildrenandtheWeb

AFewTrapstoAvoid

5 MyChildisReadyFor

School,ButImNot

6 SchoolSupplies...

Lettheracebegin

7 CelebratetheNew SchoolYear

8 BacktoSchool

Essentials:

FourItemsWhere

PriceShouldNever

BeanIssue

9 DelphosCity

SchoolSchedule

10DelphosSt.Johns

SchoolSchedule

11 Ottoville

SchoolSchedule

12 FortJennings

SchoolSchedule

13 Lincolnview

SchoolSchedule

14Elida

SchoolSchedule

15Continental

SchoolSchedule

16 TipsToMakeBack-To-SchoolShoppingEasier

17 WhenNumbersTurn

IntoANightmare

18 AttentionDecit

HyperactivityDisorder

WhatAretheSymptoms?

19 PerfomanceAnxiety

Wantingtobethebest

atanycost

20 HowtoHelpChildren

WhoHaveBeenRejected

21 BrainExercises

22 ASmoothTransition

TABLE OF CONTENTS:


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Its a headache for some, and fun for others, butpacking lunches is an un avoidable part of the newschool year. For the next 200 school days, your

children will need to ll their lunch boxes with foodsthat give them the energy to learn, run, and havefun all day.

Variety is an important factor in stimulating theappetites and interest of children. Colorful meals,different foods, and fun packaging can make allthe difference. Advance planning is essential inorder to avoid repeating the same formula overand over again in the rush to get out of the houseevery morning.

Select a variety of breads at the grocery storeor the bakery. Pitas, ciabatta, and colored tortillascan add a touch of variety. Choose different llingsfrom one day to the next. Cold cuts, cheeses, andvegetables and sauces (mayonnaise, mustard,

yogurt) can result in an innite number of pos-sibilities. Children will ap preciate this variety aslong as the nal result is appetizing.

And for mornings when youre in more of a rushthan usual, why not offer them nger foods, suchas cubes of meat and cheese, vegetable sticks,crackers, and some fruit? Children love being ableto choose what to eat and this way theyll have lotsof choice.

Lastly, if microwave ovens are avai lable tothem at school, offer your children soups or sup-per leftovers. In fact, when cooking your evening

meals, prepare a little extra just for the lunch boxesthe next day.

The key to interesting and appetizing lunches ismore variety.

Whats in my lunch box today, Mom?

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Watching children leave home for their veryrst day of school is always an emotional timefor parents. After a last goodbye, many mums anddads will spill tears of joy and pride, but some-times those tears can be caused by anguish andworry. Leaving children in the hands of strangersis never easy.

Parents must prepare themselves in advanceso they can keep their composure during thisbig day in the lives of their children. It is helpfulto establish the new routine several days beforeschool starts. Set the alarm clock to wake upat a reasonable hour and take the time to eatbreakfast with your children. Practice taking theroute to school. In other words, if you get yourchildren used to the new routine, you will prob-

ably feel reassured as well.

In the last days before school starts, andafter offering all the support you can give toyour children, give yourself some time to catchyour breath. You deserve a break after all theback-to-school rushing around. Relax in acandle-lit bubble bath, go for a walk, and dis-tract yourself with a good book. Acknowledgeyour feelings without any judgment, and just tryto enjoy yourself.

It is okay to feel nervous, but do try to avoidbecoming overwhelmed by anxiety. This would

be upsetting to your children. Little boys andgirls are very perceptive. By showing that theyare in control of the situation, parents will helptheir children feel safe and self-condent. Therst day of school is certainly a very special time,

but it is a normal step in the life of any child. Sorelax, keep smiling, and, above all, be positive.

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And theyre off: the race to buy school

supplies has begun. Thats right, the timehas come to head out to the stores, withyour list at the ready, in search of schoolsupplies, clothing, backpacks, and lunchboxes. After all, you want your children tohave everything they need for the schoolyear and for their teachers class list. Hereare a few tips to help you stay calm duringall the tumult.

First of all, carefully examine the list ofsupplies requested by the school. Thesedetailed lists can be big orders to ll, so

start early, take your time, and do it right.Some stores organize their school supplysection based on the lists supplied by theschools, while others offer personalizedhelp in nding items on the list.

To save yourself some money, youcould check the yers of the various storesbefore leaving home. You could also buysome items, such as pencils, pads of paper,and exercise books, in larger quantities.That way youll have everything at hand ifyour children run out during the school year you wont have to go shopping yet againand pay the full price. Keep in mind thatselecting products of a lesser quality couldcause you a few headaches if they break or

wear out too quickly. What you should belooking for is the best quality/price ratio.

Lastly, include your children in this shop-ping trip if they express the desire to

accompany you, but be sure to set certainlimits before you leave home. Let themknow if there is a budget for extras, and ifnot, remind them that they are meant to behelpers rather than shoppers.

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Why not organize a back to schoolparty this year? Turning the rst day of

school into a festive occasion is a great wayto start off the new school year on the rightfoot.

You probably already know that eatingbreakfast is vital for energy and for increasingones capacity to learn. Make your back-to-school breakfast a colourful affair. Set thetable with fresh owers and new placemats,and concoct a healthy breakfast thats a bit outof the ordinary. If your children arent hungry, asmoothie and a small homemade fat-free muf-n are easy to manage, even for small stom-

achs that are feeling queasy with stress.

Before leaving home, be sure to takethe traditional photograph at the front door.The idea may seem old-fashioned to you,but these annual photos will become greatmemories for the entire family.

Create an album just for these back-to-school photos and in a few years timeyoull all have fun looking through it. Whenyour children get home after their rst dayback at school, give them a surprise, a little

reward to make them feel better after whatcan often be a stressful day. You dont needto spend a fortune to put smiles on their faces serving their favourite meal or taking every-

body out to a restaurant is a great way to nishoff the day.

Above all, this is an occasion to spendtime together as a family, a moment to supporteach other in making the peaceful transitionfrom the quiet of the summer to the regular

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We cant escape the fact that a new schoolyear is synonymous with the inevitable trips tothe stores to get everything that the childrenneed. Of course you should always try akeep to your budget, but for some essentialitems quality should always be your priority.

RUNNINGSHOESGrowing children need good quality sportsshoes to keep their feet healthy. Even thoughleather remains a big favourite because of

its durability, lots of running shoes madewith synthetic materials combine exibility,lightness, and resilience. Choose shoes withfoam soles for extra comfort.

BACKPACKSChoose a backpack that is no wider thanthe childs back and shoulders. Look forone made of canvas (avoid plastic) that hasseveral compartments and padded shoulderstraps at least 5 cm wide. Pay particularattention to the sturdiness of the zips andstitching.

PLASTICCONTAINERSThere are two reasons why you should investin good quality plastic lunch containers: buy-

ing reusable items is great for the environ-ment, and spills in the bottom of lunch boxeswill be avoided. Forget about using old mar-garine and cottage cheese containers!

THERMALCONTAINERSYou should never skimp when food safety isat stake. Your choice of a thermal containeris crucial for your childs health. The tem-perature of a hot meal should always stayabove 60C, so it is recommended to use

a thermal container made of stainless steelwith double wall vacuum insulation.

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Delphos City Schools

Aug. 26 Teacher in-serviceAug. 27 School begins

Sept. 2 Labor DayOct. 29 Quarter endsNov. 1 Report cards sent homeNov. 6 1:30 p.m. dismissalNov. 6-8 Parent-teacher conferencesNov. 7-8 No school for studentsNov. 26 1:30 p.m. dismissalNov. 27-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 20 1:30 p.m. dismissalDec. 23 - Jan. 3 Christmas breakJan. 17 Quarter endsJan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. DayJan. 21 Teacher in-serviceJan. 23 Reports cards sent homeFeb. 17 Presidents DayMarch 10 OGT testing beginsMarch 25 Quarter endsMarch 28 Reports cards sent homeApril 17 1:30 p.m. dismissalApril 18-21 Easter breakApril 22 OAA testing begins

May 26 Memorial DayMay 30 1:30 p.m. dismissal - last day ofschoolMay 31 Commencement 9 a.m. in JeffersonMiddle School AuditoriumJune 2 Teacher in-serviceJune 2-5 Make-up days

School calendar

Jefferson Middle School will hold registration.

Families new to the district are asked to register

from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. on Aug. 14

Eighth grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 16

Seventh grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 19

Sixth grade 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20

Franklin Elementary School has set registration forthe 2013-14 school year. The schedule is as follows:

New Families Aug. 12

Kindergarten and first grade Aug. 13Second and third grade Aug. 14Fourth and fifth grade Aug. 15A kindergarten parents-only meeting with Franklin

kindergarten teachers will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 19.The schools open house will be

held from 6-7 p.m. Aug. 21.The first day of school for Franklin stu-

dents in grades 1-5 is Aug. 27. The first dayof school for kindergartners is Aug. 29.

Book fees:Kindergarten $75.75First grade $84.55Second grade $83.45Third grade $59.30Fourth $47.70

Fifth grade $50.95Multiple disabilities class $31.25


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St. Johns Schools

Aug. 20 Teacher in-service dayAug. 27 First day of school for all pupilsSept. 2 Labor DayOct. 11 Homecoming gameOct. 12 Homecoming danceOct. 14 High school will be in session; no schoolfor grade schoolOct.16 Children FestivalOct. 19-20 St. Johns Festival weekendOct. 19 Quarter endsNov. 6 1:30 p.m. Parent-Teacher ConferencesNov. 7-8 Parent-Teacher ConferencesNov. 26 1:30 p.m. dismissalNov. 27-29 Thanksgiving vacationDec. 20 1:30 p.m. dismissalDec. 23 - Jan. 3 Christmas vacation

Jan. 6 School ResumesJan. 17 Quarter endsJan. 20 Martin Luther King DayJan. 21 St. Johns has schoolFeb.17 Presidents DayMarch 10 OGT testing startsMarch 25 Quarter endsApril 17 1:30 p.m. dismissalApril 18-21 Easter vacationApril 23-26 School MusicalMay 10 PromMay 26 Memorial Day

May 30 1:30 p.m. dismissal - last day of schoolfor pupils

Quarter endsJune 1 CommencementJune 2 Teacher Work Day

Possible make-up days in case of bad weather areJune 2, 3, 4 and 5.

School calendar

St. Johns Elementary will host a kindergar-

ten parents meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 in the

Little Theater.

The Elementary Open House will be held

from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20 beginning in the

Robert A. Arnzen Gymnasium.

Information packets will be handed out that

evening followed by tours of the building.

St. Johns High School registration

St. Johns High has set registration for the up-

coming school year. The schedule is as follows:

Incoming Freshmen should report to the High

School Gym at 9 a.m. on Aug. 14. Orientation will

run until approximately 11 a.m. Incoming Fresh-

men will register, receive their schedules, pick up

their rental books and purchase workbooks and

supplies at the Bookstore.**Shorts, jeans and casual clothing are not to be

worn to Freshmen orientation.**

Sophomores 1-3 p.m. Aug. 14

Juniors 9-11 a.m. Aug. 15

Seniors 1-3 p.m. Aug. 15

As a reminder, St. Johns does not provide any

type of accident insurance for students or athletes.

If you wish to purchase basic accident insurance

for your student, please contact the Ministry Cen-

ter.


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Ottoville Local Schools

Aug. 20 Teacher work dayAug. 21, First day of schoolSept. 2 Labor DaySept. 27 Staff development (2-hour delay)Sept. 27 Progress reports sent homeOct. 25 Quarter endsNov. 26-27 Parent-teacher conferencesNov. 28-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 2 Classes resumeDec. 13 Staff development (2-hour delay)

Dec. 20 1 p.m. dismissal - Christmas breakJan. 2 Classes resumeJan. 10 Quarter endsJan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. DayFeb. 14 Staff development (2-hour delay)

Progress reports sent homeFeb. 17 Presidents DayMarch 14 Quarter endsApril 16-21 Easter breakApril 22 Classes resumeApril 25 Staff development (2-hour delay)

Progress reports sent homeMay 18 CommencementMay 22 Quarter ends

Last day for studentsMay 23 Teacher check-outMake-up days: Jan. 20, Feb. 17, April 16-17,April 21 and May 23.

School calendar

Book bills will be collected from 1-7 p.m. Aug.13 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m.

Aug. 14 in the elementary ofce.

Book bills for grades K-5 are $70

ALL STUDENTS:

Pencils(10 pack)Red pens (10 pack)

Blue or black ink pens

RulerHighlighterColored pencils (12 pack)

Glue stickScissors

One 3-inch binderOne 5- or 8-packet divider

Two packs of loose-leaf paper (wide line)One sharpie marker

HeadphonesFlash drive for computer projects

One container of Clorox wipes

Two boxes of Kleenex

Sixth grade onlyOne box of baggies

Seventh-grade reading:

One-inch 3-ring binder7th & 8th grade scienceOne-inch 3-ring binderEight packet dividers

Junior high supply list for 2013

Elementary book bills

Class of 2017 parents are required to attend the

iPad Parent Meeting at 7 p.m. Aug 13.Contact the school at 419-453-3012.

Cafeteria prices:

Grades K-5 $2.05 ($10.25 a week)

Middle/High school $2.30 ($11.50 a week)

Milk $.45

Small frozen yogurt $.50

Large frozen yogurt $1


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Jennings Local Schools

Aug. 21 School StartsSept. 2 Labor DayOct. 30 Parent-teacher conferences (eve-ning)Oct. 31 Parent-teacher conferencesNov. 1 No school for students and staffNov. 28-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 23 - Jan. 1 Christmas breakJan. 2 Classes Resume

Jan. 20 No SchoolFeb. 17 No SchoolApr. 16-21 Spring/Easter breakApr. 22 Classes resumeMay 16 GraduationMay 22 Last day for studentsMay 23 Last day for staff

Make-up Days

Feb. 17Apr. 16, 17, 21May 23, 27, 28, 29

School calendar

9 a.m. Aug. 13 Seventh-grade Orientation

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 High School

schedule pick-up

6-7 p.m. Aug. 14 Kindergarten Orientation

7-8 p.m. Aug. 14 Elementary Open House

Cafe Lunch Prices

Elementary $2.10

High school $2.20

Jennings Local Schools is offering school

alerts such as delays, cancellations and early

dismissals, as well as potential problems that

parents should be made aware of instantly.

These alerts can be delivered via text mes-

sage or email.

You can sign up by using the followinglink: http://ohioalerts.org/FortJennings

Please note: Standard text messaging

charges may apply based on your provider

service plan or contract. Contact your car-

rier for details.

School alerts


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Lincolnview Schools

Aug. 20 Faculty in-serviceAug. 21 First day of school for studentsAug. 27 1:08 p.m. dismissal for faculty in-serviceAug. 29-30 and Sept. 2-3 No school - FairdaysSept. 20 Faculty in-service (2-hour delay)Oct. 16 Faculty in-serviceOct. 25 Quarter endsNov. 25 Parent-teacher conferences (eve-ning)Nov. 26 No school - parent-teacher confer-encesNov. 28-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 23-Jan. 1 Christmas breakJan. 2 Classes resumeJan. 10 Quarter endsJan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. DayFeb. 14 Faculty in-serviceFeb. 17 - Presidents DayMarch 21 Quarter ends

April 17 Faculty in-serviceApril 18-21 - Easter breakMay 23 Last day for studentsMay 27 Faculty work day

Make-up days are Feb. 17 and May 27-30

School calendar

The open house/orientation for junior high and

senior high parents will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug

15.

The evening will begin with a general assembly

in the gymnasium with High School Principal Kelly

Dye, who will introduce staff members and say a

few words about policies and general information

for the school year.

Lincolnview Elementary will host an open house

on Aug. 19.

Grade K-3 will begin at 6 p.m. and grades 4-6 will

begin at 7 p.m.

Student school lunch prices are as

follows:

JH-HS Lunch A $1.95

JH-HS Lunch B $2.30

JH-HS salad bar $2.50

Milk $.40

Breakfast $1.20

Reduced lunch $.40

Reduced breakfast $.30

Adult lunch prices are:Lunch A $2.65

Lunch B $2.80

Salad bar $3


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Elida Local Schools

Aug. 23 and 26 Teacher work daysAug. 27 First day of school for studentsSept. 2 Labor DaySept 13 Staff professional developmentdayNov. 27-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 20 Two-hour early releaseDec. 23-Jan. 3 Christmas breakJan. 6 School resumes

Jan. 20 Martin Luther King Jr. DayFeb. 14 Staff professional developmentdayFeb. 17 Presidents DayApril 16 Two-hour early releaseApril 17-21 Spring breakMay 25 GraduationMay 29 Last day for student/two-hour ear-ly releaseMay 20 Teacher work day

Make-up days: Feb. 17; April 17 and 21; May30; and June 2.

School calendar

Kindergarten Orientation will held on Aug. 27.

Orientation for parents and their kindergarten stu-

dents is at the following times:

Boys 10-11:30 a.m. (Please be at the Elida Field-

house at 9:30 a.m.)

Girls 1-2:30 p.m. (Please be at the Elida Field-

house at 12:30 p.m.)

Elida Elementary kindergarten begin Aug. 28 with

a staggered schedule: Group A attends Aug. 28 only;

Group B attends Aug. 29 only; and Group C attends

Aug. 30 only.

All kindergarten students attend all-day/everyday

starting Sept. 3.

School breakfast/lunch prices

Breakfast (grades K-4) $1.25

Breakfast (grades 4-12) $1.40

Elementary and intermediate (grades K-4)

$2.40Elida Middle School (grades 5-8) $2.40

Elida High School (grades 9-12) $2.75

Adults $3.00

A la carte milk $.50

Open Houses/Parent Orientations

Elida Elementary Open House will be held from

2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 25

Elida Middle School schedule is as follows:Fifth-grade Orientation 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26

Sixth-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Aug. 29

Seventh-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5

Eighth-grade Open House 6-8 p.m. Sept. 12

Elida High School will host its Open House from

7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28

Elida High School class schedule pickup/fee pay-

ment/ picture days are as follows:

Freshmen 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 12Sophomores 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon to 2:30

p.m. Aug. 13

Juniors 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 14

Seniors 8:30-11:30 a.m. and Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 15


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Continental Local

Schools

Aug. 20 Teacher in-service/Open HouseAug. 21 First day of schoolSept. 2 No school - Labor DaySept. 27 Mid-term reports dueOct. 2 Two-hour early dismissal - teacherin-serviceOct. 25 Quarter endsOct. 28 No school - quarter breakNov. 25-26 No school - Parent-teacher con-ferencesNov. 27-29 Thanksgiving breakDec. 13 Mid-term reports due

Dec. 23-Jan. 1 Christmas breakJan. 2 Classes resumeJan. 10 Quarter endsJan. 20 No school - Martin Luther King Jr.DayFeb. 14 Mid-term reports dueFeb. 17 No school - Presidents DayFeb. 19 Two-hour early dismissal - teacherin-serviceMarch 14 Quarter endsApril 2 Two-hour early dismissal - teacherin-serviceApril 17-21 Easter breakApril 25 Mid-term reports dueMay 23 Last day of schoolMay 25 GraduationMay 27 Teacher work day

School calendar

Parents and students will have the opportunity to

meet teachers and principals and locate classroomsduring the Open House from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20.

Elementary students are encouraged to bring their

school supplies with them to the Open House.

The elementary and high school ofces will be

open to accept workbook and lunch payments.

Student workbook fees are as follows:

Grades K-6 $58

Grade 7 $57

Grade 8 $47

Workbook fees for grades 9-12 will vary per indi-

vidual class requirement. Students in grades 9-12 dohave a $50 premium for use of the iPads. This must

be paid by Aug. 23 for students to be permitted to

take their iPads home.

Seventh-grade Orientation will be held at 10 a.m.

Aug. 15 in the high school auditorium.

Lunch prices

Breakfast is available for students for

$1.25. Students in grades K-6 may pur-chase a Type A lunch for $2.30; grades

7-12 will pay $2.75 for a Type A lunch.

Additional milk can be purchased for

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Sarah doesnt like math. She has difculty

reading and writing numbers, she cantremember her multiplication tables, and thesimplest calculation discourages her. Whenshes asked to solve a problem, the task islaborious and she feels stupid. Sarah maysuffer from a math disability: dyscalculia, ornumlexia.

Dyscalculia is to numbers what dyslexiais to letters. The number 243 can turn into200403 inside the heads of children withdyscalculia. They use their ngers when asked

to count, and addition, subtraction, multipli-cation, and division are incomprehensible.There are several outward signs of this learn-ing disability, but they have nothing to do withintellectual disability or sensory disorders.

Before diagnosing dyscalculia, health pro-fessionals eliminate other hypotheses,such as problems with vision, hearing,or the consequences of brain trauma, forexample. A neuropsychological examina-tion is then conducted in order to assessintellectual quotient (IQ), concentration,

memory, and language. These proceduresmay seem to take a long time, but they arevital in order to avoid making a premature

diagnosis, which could point doctors in the

wrong direction.

Children diagnosed with dyscalculia aretreated by a speech therapist. The lengthof the treatment varies, as each case isunique, but excellent results are entirelypossible. If youre concerned that yourchild may suffer from a math disability,talk about it with a professional who willbe able to direct you towards appropriateassessments and treatments.

Dyscalculia

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Only specialists can diagnose attention de-

cit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known asADHD. Before any kind of diagnosis, a special-ist, such as a psychiatrist, neurologist, or pedia-trician, must rst ensure that the hyperactivity isnot a manifestation of trauma or any other typeof disturbance. If parents suspect that a childhas ADHD, they should be very careful aboutjumping to conclusions.

Children suffer ing from ADHDcan present different symptomsof inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsive-ness.

Inattention: children cannot stay focused on whatthey are doing; they are easily distracted, dontseem to listen, have difculty getting themselvesorganized, often lose items, and do not followinstructions.

Hyperactivity:children have difculty sitting stilland move constantly, talk a lot, run or climbat inopportune moments, and are incapableof playing quietly.

Impulsiveness: children interrupt others, havedifculty waiting their turn, and tend to touch every-

thing.

Certainly, all children demonstrate one oranother of these types of behaviour when theyare tired or excited. However, children suffering

from ADHD will exhibit several of these symp-toms in an ongoing and excessive manner, athome, at school, or during extracurricular activ-

ities. To reach a diagnosis, the doctor performstesting, takes into account parents observa-tions, and gathers information from teachersand other adults in the childs life. A specializedtreatment and educational plan are establishedas soon as ADHD has been diagnosed.

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Most children feel stressed during any kind

of academic evaluation. For some, a test, exam,or oral presentation can cause stomach achesor headaches that disappear as soon as theevaluation is over. For other children, however,testing can set off disproportionate levels ofapprehension and performance anxiety.

Children who develop performance anxietyare experiencing a fear of failure. Accordingto psychologists, it is sometimes possible thatchildren can inict on themselves this excessiveneed to succeed.

However, it is most often the case that thepressure stems from loved ones, particularlyparents. A father who is desperate for his sonto succeed where he failed or a mother who isdissatised with her childs efforts can upset thechild to the point of affecting his or her health.

Aiming for perfection, even though it is notrealistic, and wanting to achieve it at any costcan become a harmful pattern. In it, childrenare caught up in a vicious circle where theyare never satised with their own efforts;they become more and more anxious as theyadvance in their schooling, and every exammakes them ill.

Parents can support children who are fee-ling performance anxiety by encouraging themto verbalize their fears, expectations, andbeliefs without any judgment from the par-ents, of course.

Encouraging children to participate inextracurricular activities and helping them ndways to relax can ease the problem. But thebest way to help children who are feelinganxious about testing is to make them feel thatthey are loved for who they are and not for whatthey do.

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Children who are being rejected by theirpeers are going through a terrible ordeal.Isolated, insulted, and ostracized, they oftensuffer in silence, and the consequences can bedramatic. It is never easy for parents to helpa child who is being rejected, but it is possible.

Being different in some way is sometimesthe cause behind this rejection. At other times,there doesnt appear to be any logical expla-nation. Shyness, a nervous tic, speech dif-culties, obesity, or even having braces canbe enough to set in motion the victimization

process. Sometimes, all it takes is for childrento ignore being made fun of for the rejection tostart. And yet, some children who stutter or whoare obese will never experience rejection.

Children are best prepared by receivinghelp in developing a certain amount of inde-pendence and social skills, which allow them tocope with their differences. Parents who helptheir children from a young age to developsocial skills are preparing them to be betterable to defend themselves without resortingto violence (but rather through discussion orhumour, for example). This also helps them tobuild their self-condence.

Parents should listen to how their childrenhave suffered and, above all, take them seri-

ously. The next step is to tell their teachers;school staff may be able to correct the situationthrough a class discussion where everyone canexpress themselves without fear of being jud-ged. It is vital to encourage rejected children totalk about their experience in order for them toescape their isolation.

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Maintaining concentration and keepingthe memory sharp are a daily challenge forstudents. Fortunately, brain power is suppleand can be developed by exercising it. Here

are a few tips that can facilitate learning andremembering:

1. Goodposture: sit comfortably, withback straight, shoulders relaxed, and feetat on the oor. Avoid crossing your legs or,even worse, slumping over your desk.

2. Relax: inhaling and exhaling deeplythrough the nose allows you to relax andincrease your level of concentration.

3. Choosetobeattentive: be curiousabout what the teacher may have to say;dont let yourself be distracted, and askquestions.

4. Take notes: as well as facilitating mem-orization, note taking doesnt leave room forday dreaming. It helps you stay alert andfocused.

5. Explain things to yourself or tosomeoneelse: read over your notes, thenhide them and explain out loud what youve

just read.

6. Use your imagination: who saysstudying has to be boring? Singing whilereading or varying the tone of voice while

reading aloud stimulates different areas ofthe brain. This varied brain activity makesmemorizing easier and faster.

7. Drawapicture: a picture is worth athousand words the smallest of scribblesis easier for the brain to remember than asingle word.

8. Take a break: go outside duringbreak-time. Think about something else,move around, and laugh. It will relax you andhelp you feel good.

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Having to move house can be a majorsource of stress for children. When a change

of school is also involved, the emotionalimpact can be huge. Children need the sup-port of their parents in order for this transitionto go as smoothly as possible.

Just because they are young doesnt meanthat children can adapt easily to upheaval intheir lives. Just as adults do, kids need time toget used to change. The stress of a transitionmight manifest itself as sudden mood swings,nightmares, or minor physical discomfort. Eveninsomnia can make an appearance. To preventsome of these reactions, parents have every-

thing to gain by preparing their children for amove.

The best kind of start is to put all your cardson the table and explain frankly to children whythey have to move and what it will involve. Afterthis, parents must listen carefully as they givechildren time to verbalize their worries. It isimportant that children feel comfortable express-ing what they are feeling.

For the transition to go smoothly, it is essen-tial that parents supply points of reference

for their children. Taking the time to visit newclassrooms, meet the teachers, and see otherstudents will help them develop more con-dence. On the way home, a conversation

about the positive aspects of the visit will helpother fears to dissipate.

Of course, parents should not expect that all

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