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Homework Strategy

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Having a ton of homework can be overwhelming for a student. Students (and adults) may be paralyzed with fear as to how to get all of the homework completed. Have your child identify and start the hardest assignments first. This way their brain will be the least tired and most focused.

Family Dinner Benefits Children

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Eating dinner with the family has been shown to be helpful for children, but at least 1/3 of Americans rarely do so. Even if it is not possible to have a daily family dinner, there are alternatives that offer benefits to children. Other ways of attaining the dinner benefits include eating breakfast together, having a bedtime snack as a family, or scheduling a once a week Sunday dinner.

Depression Risk Factors

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Does your child have depression? Here are some of the depression risk factors:

– Low self-esteem
– Negative body image
– Low social support
– Ineffective coping – Having a parent with depression
– Poverty
– Exposure to violence
– Social isolation
– Family breakup

Acne & Dairy Connection

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One cause of stress among teenagers is acne. It can be a great source of humiliation and scarring for many. Unknown to most, diet may play a big factor in this condition. In fact, dairy products are the leading causes of acne according to studies. Research found that cow’s milk produces and stimulates hormones linked with acne.

PARCC Tests Grades = MCAS + 2

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Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 currently take MCAS tests in math and English, with some grades also taking annual science tests. The PARCC tests will also start in grade 3 but will be given straight through to 11th grade in both math and English. This is an addition of test taking in grades 9 and 11. Come back tomorrow to find out about the PARCC math tests.

PARCC Tests – Part 2

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The second part of the PARCC exam will test for reading comprehension and math concepts. Check back tomorrow to find out what grades will be taking the new PARCC tests.

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