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Can you believe it’s already mid-August?! We can’t either. Join us tonight at 7PM ET for our monthly #ToolkitTalk. We’ll be talking about the importance of attendance for academic success. Make sure to tune into the conversation and ask your questions to Parent Toolkit expert and teacher Annice Brave, and Attendance Works Director Hedy Chang.
![]() We know that going back-to-school means getting back to the hustle and bustle of daily routines. And that’s hard! Our latest video series has ways to make those very early mornings just a little bit easier to handle. We even have a brand new video on making those first-day jitters disappear.
![]() And it’s never too late to set a goal for the new school year! Join the Parent Toolkit team, TODAY Show anchors and some familiar faces from Sprout’s The Sunny Side Up Show and share your #SchoolYrResolution today! We still have three gift cards left to giveaway. Share your resolution and you’ll be entered in our sweepstakes for the chance to win a $250 gift card.* That’s one way to make the school supply list easier to handle.![]() *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Void where prohibited. Open only to legal residents of the 50 US or DC who are 18 or older. Begins August 3, 2015 at 12:00pm ET and ends September 8, 2015 at 12:00pm ET. Limit one entry per person. For Official Rules, including odds and prize descriptions, visit ParentToolkit.com Sponsor: NBCUniversal Media, LLC.
We also have some great new blog posts. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, here are some of the latest!
![The Undeniable Link between Rescuing and Responsibility – What Parents Need to Know This School Year]( "The Undeniable Link between Rescuing and Responsibility – What Parents Need to Know This School Year") |
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Aug 17, 2015
As parents we really want to help. But too often we’re the ones getting in the way of all of those things by “helping” too much.
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![Transitioning Back to School for Children with Special Needs]( "Transitioning Back to School for Children with Special Needs") |
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Aug 10, 2015
Transitioning from one grade to the next may cause anxiety, panic, and meltdowns, especially for students who have difficulty expressing their feelings and emotions. Parents can help prepare their children with these few simple steps to help ease some stress and ensure a positive experience for their child. Remember: each child is an individual and special in their own way.
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Aug 3, 2015
Join our School Year’s Resolution pledge! It’s a great start for parents who want to be more actively engaged with their child’s academic and overall success.
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